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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 2, 1916

Special Mention

By A. G. Daniells

“Life Sketches of Ellen G. White”

This volume, of nearly five hundred pages, is one of special interest to our people. It is the story of a life inspired with the Master’s abiding love and devoted to tireless service for the world. The book, “Life Sketches of James White and Ellen G. White,” published in 1880, has long been out of print. The present “Life Sketches” is complete, embodying a personal narrative of experiences to 1881, and a sketch of her subsequent labors, and of her last sickness and the funeral services.

The first part of the book covers the childhood and conversion of Sister White, and her early labors. The principal features connected with the early development of our cause are given. Then follows a brief history of its growth and extension throughout the world. The many remarkable providences in the great struggles and crises through which this movement has passed, show that the living God has had it in charge. This book imparts courage to its readers, strengthens hope and confidence in the ultimate triumph of this cause.

The last part of the book, from chapter forty-two to the end, gives the continuation of this interesting life story, written by C. C. Crisler, who for a number of years has been in close touch with the work of Sister White. The account of her last sickness and of the funeral services will be especially appreciated by our people.

The subject of this volume stands out as a character of unusual faith and strong Christian influence. With the Word of God as her supreme guide in faith and practice, she held an unfaltering position for the Bible standard of Christian living. During her long life she never wavered from her stand for truth and integrity. Her undaunted courage in the severest trials, and when facing most difficult problems, was a source of strength and encouragement to others. Her messages of hope and cheer have helped many, and her life work has brought great fruition.

This book cannot fail to be a source of strength to its readers. Our people who have read the old edition of “Life Sketches,” will want this up-to-date volume. Thousands of new believers, who have not had access to the valuable story of the early history of our work and of Sister White’s connection with it, should have a copy of this new book.

A. G. DANIELLS.