Exhibits Relating to the Writing of The Desire of Ages

Exhibit 39—Sunday, February 14, 1892, Preston, Melbourne, Australia, Ellen White Diary Entry

I try to prevent all movements of my arms lest I should shriek out with pain. I can write with my right hand; can use my arm from the elbow down. The Lord’s special blessing comes to me in this. I thank His holy name. ERWDA 23.3

Truth has never been more clearly impressed upon my mind than during this sickness and I praise the Lord that I have voice to express the words He gives me. ERWDA 23.4

—Manuscript 29, 1892, p. 2.