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281 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 218.3 (Arthur Lacey White)

… conference voted to withdraw from him.” In his published report of this conference he stated that it was one of great profit. He noted:

282 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 227.2 (Arthur Lacey White)

… unanimous vote (1) that a press, type, et cetera, should be purchased immediately, (2) that the paper should be published at Rochester, New York, (3) that Brethren E …

283 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 321.2 (Arthur Lacey White)

8. That a vote of thanks be tendered to Brother White for his valuable services as an editor, in spreading the light of present truth.— Ibid., December 5, 1855

284 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 328.2 (Arthur Lacey White)

At any rate, the conference was led to give consideration to the matter. Among its resolutions was the vote:

285 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 332.4 (Arthur Lacey White)

… turn voted unanimously that it should be published and made available to the entire body of believers. It was set in type and printed as one article in a two …

286 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 363.7 (Arthur Lacey White)

… a vote was taken, at least two hundred persons rose up. When the call was made for those who objected to its publication to rise, none arose. There were many present …

287 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 366.2 (Arthur Lacey White)

… standing vote calling for its publication. Also at that conference, James White had made a stirring presentation on “the unity and gifts of the church.” This …

288 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 385.4 (Arthur Lacey White)

… was voted to extend a call to Brother Ingraham to come west, but definite arrangements were postponed till his arrival.— Ibid., April 8, 1858

289 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 389.3 (Arthur Lacey White)

Two weeks later, January 29, after the hours of the Sabbath were passed, the church came together to hear the reading of the address. The report was adopted by a unanimous vote, and it was voted to publish it in the Review and Herald .

290 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 399.2 (Arthur Lacey White)

… of voting was considered and dwelt upon. James first talked, then Brother Andrews talked, and it was thought by them best to give their influence in favor of …

291 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 423.7 (Arthur Lacey White)

… to vote.” Turning again to the minutes, we find the story of the outcome, which gave birth to the name by which the Sabbathkeeping Adventists would be known.

292 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 424.1 (Arthur Lacey White)

Having voted to adopt a name, the discussion now turned on what that name should be. The name Church of God, was proposed and zealously advocated by some. It was …

293 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 424.5 (Arthur Lacey White)

… from voting. Now the Sabbathkeeping Adventists had a name, a name that Ellen White was shown carried Heaven’s approval. It had been a momentous conference …

294 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1)

… dissenting vote being offered on a single question. The same Spirit that reigned through the other exercises of the conference seemed to pervade these …

295 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 450.3 (Arthur Lacey White)

… Pennsylvania voted down organization, and the cause in Ohio has been dreadfully shaken. It has suffered everywhere. If such ministers of experience as Brethren …

296 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 450.4 (Arthur Lacey White)

… standing vote favoring organization. Pioneer worker Frederick Wheeler kept his seat. James White was devastated. He wrote, “A dreadful feeling of discouragement …

297 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 452.4 (Arthur Lacey White)

… the vote was not full, and White stated that he hoped that a matter of such importance would not be passed without some discussion. On this suggestion, Loughborough …

299 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 455.2 (Arthur Lacey White)

… , were voted in as the officers for the current year, and the time for the first session was set for October 5 to 8, 1862. There was one more important question, and …

300 Ellen G. White: The Early Years: 1827-1862 (vol. 1), p. 480.5 (Arthur Lacey White)

… to vote on the nominations presented. Brother White was unanimously chosen president, but declined to serve. After a considerable time spent in discussion …