-BC- 2SG
-TI- Spiritual Gifts. Volume 2
-CN- 3
-CT- Feelings of Despair
-PR- 02
-PG- 16
-TEXT-
I dreamed that there was a temple to which
many people were flocking, and all who would
be saved when time should close must be within
that temple. And all who were outside the
temple would be lost. As I looked upon the
people going to the temple, I saw the multitude
laughing at and deriding them, telling them
that it was all a deception. They even caught
hold of some who were hastening to the temple
and tried to hold them.

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I was afraid of being laughed at and ridiculed,
and thought I would wait until the
multitude were dispersed, or until I could go
in some way that they would not know where
I was going. My mind was troubled lest I
should be too late, and the multitude was increasing
instead of lessening. I hastily left my
home and pressed through the crowd. I was
in such haste that I did not notice the throng.
I feared I was too late. I entered the building,
and what a sight met my eyes! The temple
was supported by one immense pillar, and to
this pillar was a lamb tied, all mangled and
bleeding. I thought that we all knew that it
was our sins that caused this lamb to be thus
torn and bruised. Just before this lamb were
seats elevated above the level of the floor, and
a company of people were sitting there looking
very happy. All who entered the temple must
come before the lamb and confess their sins,
and then take their place among the happy
throng who occupied the elevated seats. Even
while in the building a fear came over me and
shame to have them all looking upon me. I
was slowly making my way around the pillar to
face the lamb, when the trumpet sounded, and
the building shook, and shouts of triumph
went up from the saints in that building. The
temple seemed to shine with awful brightness,
and then all was dark, terrible dark. Those
who had seemed so happy were gone, and I

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left alone in the place in complete darkness.
The horror of my mind could not be described.
I awoke, and it was some time before I could
convince myself it was not a reality. Surely,
thought I, my doom is fixed, I have slighted
mercy, and grieved the Spirit of the Lord
away, never more to return.
-END-


Testimonies for the Church Volume One
Page 577
Paragraph 2


In this state of things it was decided that we would return
to Battle Creek and there remain while the roads were in a
muddy, broken-up condition, and that I would there
complete No. 12. My husband was very anxious to see his brethren
at Battle Creek and speak to them and rejoice with them
in the work which God was doing for him. I gathered up my
writings, and we started on our journey. On the way we held
two meetings in Orange and had evidence that the church

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was profited and encouraged. We were ourselves refreshed
by the Spirit of the Lord. That night I dreamed that I was in
Battle Creek looking out from the side glass at the door and
saw a company marching up to the house, two and two. They
looked stern and determined. I knew them well and turned
to open the parlor door to receive them, but thought I would
look again. The scene was changed. The company now
presented the appearance of a Catholic procession. One bore in
his hand a cross, another a reed. And as they approached, the
one carrying a reed made a circle around the house, saying
three times: "This house is proscribed. The goods must be
confiscated. They have spoken against our holy order." Terror
seized me, and I ran through the house, out of the north
door, and found myself in the midst of a company, some of
whom I knew, but I dared not speak a word to them for fear
of being betrayed. I tried to seek a retired spot where I might
weep and pray without meeting eager, inquisitive eyes wherever
I turned. I repeated frequently: "If I could only understand
this! If they will tell me what I have said or what I have
done!"


I wept and prayed much as I saw our goods confiscated. I
tried to read sympathy or pity for me in the looks of those
around me, and marked the countenances of several whom I
thought would speak to me and comfort me if they did not
fear that they would be observed by others. I made one
attempt to escape from the crowd, but seeing that I was watched,
I concealed my intentions. I commenced weeping aloud, and
saying: "If they would only tell me what I have done or what
I have said!" My husband, who was sleeping in a bed in the
same room, heard me weeping aloud and awoke me. My
pillow was wet with tears, and a sad depression of spirits was
upon me.






-BC- 1SG
-TI- Spiritual Gifts. Volume 1
-CN- 25
-CT- Advent Movement Illustrated
-PR- 02
-PG- 146
-TEXT-
Then I heard a voice saying to those who had
been pushed and derided, Come out from among

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them, and touch not the unclean. A large
number broke the cords which bound them, and
they obeyed the voice, and left those who were
in darkness, and united with those who had
previously broken the cords, and they joyfully
united their voices with them. I heard the
voice of earnest, agonizing prayer from a few
who still remained with the companies who
were in darkness. The ministers and leading
men were passing around in these different
companies, fastening the cords stronger; but still
I heard this voice of earnest prayer. Then I saw
those who had been praying reach out their
hands for help towards that united company
who were free, rejoicing in God. The answer
from them, as they earnestly looked to heaven,
and pointed upward, was, Come out from among
them, and be separate. I saw individuals
struggling for freedom, and at last they broke the
cords that bound them. They resisted the
efforts which were made to fasten the cords tighter,
and would not heed the repeated assertions,
God is with us, We have the truth with us.
Individuals continued to leave the companies
who were in darkness, and joined the free company,
who appeared to be in an open field raised
above the earth. Their gaze was upward, and
the glory of God rested upon them, and they
shouted the praises of God. They were united,
and seemed to be wrapt in the light of heaven.
Around this company were some who came

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under the influence of the light, but who were not
particularly united to the company. All who
cherished the light shed upon them were gazing
upward with intense interest. Jesus looked
upon them with sweet approbation. They
expected Jesus to come. They longed for his
appearing. They did not cast one lingering
look to earth. Again I saw a cloud settle upon
the waiting ones. I saw them turn their weary
eyes downward. I inquired the cause of this
change. Said my accompanying angel, They
are again disappointed in their expectations.
Jesus cannot yet come to earth. They must
yet suffer for Jesus and endure greater trials.
They must give up errors and traditions received
from men, and turn wholly to God and his word.
They must be purified, made white and tried.
And those who endure that bitter trial will
obtain an eternal victory.



-BC- EW
-TI- Early Writings of Ellen G. White
-CN- 3
-CT- Spiritual Gifts
-PR- 01
-PG- 242
-TEXT-
Then I heard a voice saying to those who had been
pushed and derided, "Come out from among them, and
touch not the unclean." In obedience to this voice,
a large number broke the cords which bound them,
and leaving the companies that were in darkness,
joined those who had previously gained their freedom,
and joyfully united their voices with them. I heard
the voice of earnest, agonizing prayer from a few who
still remained with the companies that were in darkness.
The ministers and leading men were passing
around in these different companies, fastening the
cords more firmly; but still I heard this voice of
earnest prayer. Then I saw those who had been praying
reach out their hands for help toward the united company
who were free, rejoicing in God. The answer
from them, as they earnestly looked to heaven, and
pointed upward, was, "Come out from among them,
and be separate." I saw individuals struggling for freedom,
and at last they broke the cords that bound them.
They resisted the efforts which were made to fasten
the cords tighter and refused to heed the repeated
assertions: "God is with us." "We have the truth with us."

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Persons were continually leaving the companies that
were in darkness and joining the free company, who
appeared to be in an open field raised above the earth.
Their gaze was directed upward, the glory of God
rested upon them, and they joyfully shouted His praise.
They were closely united and seemed to be wrapped
in the light of heaven. Around this company were
some who came under the influence of the light, but
who were not particularly united to the company. All
who cherished the light shed upon them were gazing
upward with intense interest, and Jesus looked upon
them with sweet approbation. They expected Him to
come and longed for His appearing. They did not
cast one lingering look to earth. But again a cloud
settled upon the waiting ones, and I saw them turn
their weary eyes downward. I inquired the cause of
this change. Said my accompanying angel, "They are
again disappointed in their expectations. Jesus cannot
yet come to earth. They must endure greater
trials for His sake. They must give up errors and
traditions received from men and turn wholly to God
and His Word. They must be purified, made white,
and tried. Those who endure that bitter trial will
obtain an eternal victory."