The report of an early
minister that Ellen G. White declared in his presence that she had seen an angel
standing by the side of Elder Uriah Smith, inspiring him as he wrote Thoughts
on Daniel and the Revelation, is seriously undercut by the historical facts.
It is contrary to authentic Ellen G. White statements that would remove Smith's
book from the category of "inspired." However, Mrs. White esteemed
this volume highly and freely recommended it. See Colporteur Ministry,
page 123.
Thought for the Day
The bitterness of grief and humiliation is better than the indulgences of sin. Through affliction God reveals to us the plague spots in our characters, that by His grace we may overcome our faults. Unknown chapters in regard to ourselves are opened to us, and the test comes, whether we will accept the reproof and the counsel of God. When brought into trial, we are not to fret and complain. We should not rebel, or worry ourselves out of the hand of Christ. We are to humble the soul before God. Desire of Ages, p. 301