Ellen White on Revelation's Seven Trumpets

Here are some statements from Ellen G. White concerning the seven trumpets in the book of Revelation:

The seven trumpets are given to seven angels who stand before God to receive their commission, as God is going forth to punish the earth's inhabitants for their iniquity, and the earth will disclose its blood and no longer cover its slain.

...ne enemies. Revelation 6 and 7 are full of meaning. Terrible are the judgments of God revealed. The seven angels stood before God to receive their commission. To them were given seven trumpets. The Lord was going forth to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity, and the earth ...— 15MR 219.2 (1990)

The book of Revelation, particularly chapters 6 and 7, is filled with profound meaning, revealing terrible judgments of God.

Thy right hand, O God, shall dash in pieces Thine enemies. Revelation 6 and 7 are full of meaning. Terrible are the judgments of God revealed. The seven angels stood before God to receive their commission. To them were given seven trumpets. ...— 15MR 219.2 (1990)

Revelation 16 describes a miracle-working power that gathers the world to the last great conflict, after which the trumpet voice once more gives a certain sound.

After John's description in Revelation 16 of that miracle-working power which was to gather the world to the last great conflict, the symbols are dropped and the trumpet voice once more gives a certain sound: “Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he w...— LDE 249.2 (1992)

After John's description in Revelation 16 of that miracle-working power which was to gather the world to the last great conflict, the symbols are dropped, and the trumpet voice once more gives a certain sound. “Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he w...— 3SM 425.1 (1980)

Prophetic time applications, such as the "hour, day, month, year" prophecy, as part of the sixth trumpet, were worked out, terminating Turkish independence in August 1840.

For the latter chapter, under the “hour, day, month, year” prophecy, as part of the sixth trumpet, Josiah Litch worked out an application of the time prophecy, terminating Turkish independence in August, 1840. Litch's view can be found in full in his The Probability of the Second Coming of Christ about...— GC 691.2 (1911)

For the “hour, day, month, year” prophecy, as part of the sixth trumpet, Josiah Litch worked out an application of the time prophecy, ending Turkish independence in August 1840— HF 419.4 (1982)

The book of Revelation contains subjects that Christ revealed to John, which are needed by His people in the last days.

...e provender, thoroughly winnowed from the chaff, there would be some decided mention of them in the revelation given by Christ to John to give to the churches. To John the Lord Jesus opened the subjects that He saw would be needed by his people in the last days. The instruction that He gave is found in the book of Revelation. Those who would be co-workers with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ will show a deep interest in ...— SpM 321.2 (1985)

Studying the books of Daniel and Revelation with earnest prayer provides a better understanding of the perils of the last days and prepares one for the work ahead.

...ries. We need to give the trumpet a certain sound. We do not half realize what is before us. If the books of Daniel and the Revelation were studied with earnest prayer, we should have a better knowledge of the perils of the last days, and would be better prepared for the work before us—we should be prepared to unite with Chri...— RH February 9, 1897, par. 13 (1851)