"Is The Great Controversy Missing a Chapter?"
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Readers
comparing the Spanish edition of The Great Controversy
to the English original may be surprised to learn that the Spanish
version contains an additional chapter—chapter 13. The origin
of this chapter is explained in The Later Elmshaven Years,
[vol. 6 of the Ellen G. White Biography series,] p. 377, as follows:
As
the work of the church was broadening to take in many countries and
many languages, steps were taken to translate the new book so that
the peoples of many tongues might read. One of the first was the Spanish,
undertaken almost immediately. As this work was entered upon, it was
observed that no place had been given to the reformation in Spain.
As counsel was taken with Ellen White, it was decided it would be
well if in the Spanish printing, a supplementary chapter compiled
by competent writers could be added. Thus, the Spanish Great Controversy
carries forty-three chapters in place of the forty-two in other printings.
Chapter thirteen in that book, titled The Awakening in Spain,
is clearly designated as a work of "collaboration"
and has a footnote stating:
This
chapter was compiled by C. C. Crisler and H. H. Hall, and was inserted
in this book with the approval of the author.--Page 252.
Consequently,
there has never been any missing chapter from The Great Controversy.
This non-Ellen White material has always been available in the Spanish
edition, and it was never intended by her to be a part of the original
English edition.
Thought for the Day
It is faith that connects us with heaven, and brings us strength for coping with the powers of darkness. In Christ, God has provided means for subduing every sinful trait, and resisting every temptation, however strong. But many feel that they lack faith, and therefore they remain away from Christ. Let these souls, in their helpless unworthiness, cast themselves upon the mercy of their compassionate Saviour. Look not to self, but to Christ. He who healed the sick and cast out demons when He walked among men is the same mighty Redeemer today. Faith comes by the word of God. Then grasp His promise, "Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out." John 6:37. Cast yourself at His feet with the cry, "Lord, I believe; help Thou mine unbelief." You can never perish while you do this--never. Desire of Ages, p. 429