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"We have nothing to fearfor the future, except as we shallforget the way the Lordhas led us, andHis teaching in ourpast history. " LS 196 UALIFIE ______for the Jab :By 'Iud:Bi.Jwff ames S. White possessed formal studies. His firstrecorded both the assets and the li­ leadership role was before age J abilities ofa true leader. A 20. "He was especially success­ review of these and of his ful in school government, reduc­ experiencesprovides encourage­ ing to an orderly and studious ment and caution alike to those conditionschoolswhichhadbeen who are called to lead today and notorious for their unruly and to those who are called to follow, unmanageable character.'? whether it be in a family or in a church. The ability to lead men and women to Christ. Chosen by God. His next leadership experi­ "God has selected my hus­ ence came at age 21, after he bandand givenhimspecial quali­ heard William Miller and Joshua fications, natural ability, and an V. Himes speak in September, experience to lead out His people 1842. During the winter months in the advance work."! of 1842-1843, "traveling with a borrowed horse and a patched­ Early signs ofleadership. up bridle and saddle,"3 James led James White had a lifetime over 1000 men and women to total ofjust 29 weeks offormal Christ. This work of spiritual education. Therefore,his breadth Photo: Courtesy E. G. White Estate leadership continued after the of understanding and literary Lorna Linda Branch Office passing ofthe time, as he worked ability came more from his ex­ to encourage the advent believ­ posure to the practical duties of life and his per­ ers and combat fanaticism. sonal application to study and investigation than to continued on page two

LEST WE FORGET, 1995 FEATURES: JAMES SPRINGER WHITE & ELLEN GOULD HARMON WHITE This issue: James and his leadership role in the Seventh-day Adventist church. PAGE 2 3rd Quarter, 1995 LEST WE FORGET

social enjoyment with his fam­ i1y. In his devotionto the causehe has frequently endangered his Qualified for the Job Continuedfrom page one health and life. He has been so much pressed with the burden of this work that he has not had suit­ ollowing God's leading. church properties.'? In May of . able time for study, meditation, "In the early clays of 1863 the General Conferencewas and prayer. God has not re­ F our ...work the Lord did organized with six states repre­ quired him to be in this position, designate Elder James sented. James White was unani­ even for the interest and progress White as one who, in connection mously elected president but de­ of the publishing work at Battle with his wife, and under the clinedthe position,not wanting it Creek. There are other branches Lord's special guidance, was to to appear that he had worked for ofthework,other interests ofthe take aleadingpartin the advance­ church organization in order to cause, that have been neglected ment of this work,'" "Through be its head. throughhis devotiontothis one.?" the Testimonies ofHis Spirit, He (emphasis supplied.) had imparted to him great light. An instrument for justice. He had cautioned, warned, re­ "...[James] had elevated Disease and discouragement proved, and encouraged...."5 views ofthe Lord's claims upon from overwork. When God through visions all who profess His name-s-of "[James]...has done, single­ givenhis wifeinstructedJames at their duty to stand in defense of handed,the work ofthree men."!" age 27 "to publish the light that the widow and the fatherless, to "Here is where the mistake was shining upon ourpathway,'" be kind to the poor, to help the has been made by his brethren in he soon began printing Present needy. He wouldjealously guard urging him, and by himself in Truth. Leaders are often called the interests ofhis brethren, that consenting,to standunderthe bur­ to start out small and selflessly. no unjust advantage should be dens and responsibilities that he James White clearly manifested taken ofthem."!' had borne alone for years. "15 this levelofcommitment,and the "Nature has been outraged work was "carried forward at a Often misunderstood and not time and again. While his breth­ great sacrifice of strength and appreciated. ren have found fault with him for means."? "I was shown that the posi­ doingso much,they have not come tion of my husband has been a up to take their share of the re­ Building up new endeavors. very difficult one. A pressure of sponsibility, but have been too "The earnest efforts of my careand laborhas beenupon him. willing to make him responsible husband to build up the institu­ His brethren in the ministry have for everything.?" tions in our midst I also saw reg­ not hadthese burdensto bear,and isteredin the LedgerofHeaven."8 they have not appreciated his la­ God-given gifts offidelity, bors. . .. I was shown that his energy, and insight. Bringing order and stability. relation to the people ofGod was Ellen White saw on the judg­ At age 28 James beganto call similar, in some respects, to that ment ledger in heaven "underthe for the support oftravelling min­ of Moses to Israel. There were head of 'Fidelity,' was the name isters, and "appealed for the be­ murmurers against Moses, when ofmy husband."?" lievers to move in gospel order."? in adverse circumstances, and James had "ready judgment His first carefully developed se­ there have been murmurers andcleardiscerrunent,whichhave ries ofarticles on "GospelOrder" against him. "12 been gained through training and he published in the Review when exercise.?" she said. "God has he was 32 while living in New Tempted to neglect other given him the power to form and York, in December, 1853. needs. execute plans with the needed In 1860, at age 39,he led out "[My husband] has devoted firmness.becausehedidnotrefuse in the decision to incorporate the his interest almost entirely to the to exercise these qualities ofthe publishing association legally, building up ofthe cause ofGod, mind, and to venture in order to choose a church name, and orga­ regardless of his own personal advance the work ofGod. "19 nize the local churches to own interests and at the sacrifice of continued on page seven LEST WE FORGET 3rd Quarter, 1995 PAGE 3 TREAMS OF LIGH The Publishing Work Cy cRi.ah.a.J {!oofu-'

n May 5, 1949, a centennial issue ofThe comprising a three-shilling pocket Bible, Cruden's AdventReview and Sabbath Herald was Condensed Concordance, and Walker's old dictio­ . published. F. D. Nichol included in his nary, minus one ofits covers. Destitute ofmeans, Oeditorial Ellen G. White's words, "We our hope ofsuccess was in God." (RH6-17-1880.) have nothing to fear for the future, except James had 1,000 copies ofthe first edition of as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and Present Truth published. He did not have enough His teaching in our past history." .God's leading in money to pay the printer to fold them. He took them the development ofthe publishing work is remark­ home where other believers helped fold and bundle able. James White, the man He chose to begin this them for mailing. Trips to the post office and printer work, did not hesitate to go forward once he re­ were 16-mile, round-trip walks for James, no easy ceived the divine mandate. task for one who walked with a limp at the best of The years immediately following the Great times. When believers learned ofthe need for Disappointment were a time ofintense activity for money to support the publication, the response was the pioneers. They travelled extensively toencour­ swift and generous. age the shaken believers to shore up their faith, and One can only stand in awe ofthe energy and they continued searching the Scriptures for greater determination ofJames White and the other pio­ light on the sanctuary and the real significance of neers. With so few workers they simply had to mix October 22,1844. The pioneers were young, travelling and speaking with the publication dead­ energetic, enthusiastic, and mostly quite poor. lines. They shared an unshakeable faith in a soon-coming Ellen White commented on this to Brother and Savior. Some method was necessary to more Sister Collins, "We should have written you before efficiently extend their efforts. but we have had no certain abiding place, but have James and Ellen White attended a meeting in travelled in rain, snow and blow with the child from Dorchester, Massachusetts in November, 1848, place to place. 1could not get the time to answer where Ellen received a vision about the proclama­ any letters and it took all ofJames' time to write for tion ofthe sealing message. As Ellen came out of the paper and get out the hymn book." (1MR3!.) vision, she turned to her husband and said, "I have By November, 1850, eleven issues ofPresent a message for you. You must begin to print a little Truth had been printed in Middletown, New York paper and send it out to the people. Let it be small and Paris, Maine. Working with , J. N. at first; but as the people read, they will send you Loughborough, S. W. Rhodes and J. N. Andrews, means with which to print, and it will be a success James began publishing the Review, to affirm and from the first. From this small beginning it was clarify the key truths accepted by the believers. The shown to me to be like streams oflight that went magazine started as an 8-page journal published on a clear round the world." (LS125.) bi-weekly basis. Sometimes the regularity ofpubli­ "We look back with a good degree ofpleasure cation was hindered because pioneer leaders had to to the month ofJuly, 1849, when we published the travel and thus could not meet their deadlines. first number ofthe little paper called Present Truth. James sometimes simply delayed publication until . We sat down to prepare the matter for that little the necessary articles arrived. sheet, and wrote every word ofit, our entire library continued on page seven PAGE 4 3rd Quarter, 1995 LEST WE FORGET

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ord, have mercy on Brother White. He is His dedicated, Christian parents, four older, and proud,andwill be damnedunless he gets rid four younger siblings must have marveled to see how ofhis pride.... Have mercy... .' ElderH.'s God worked in his life. A weak, sickly child, with an Lvoice droned on...." James understood eye disability that prevented formal studies until age immediately that the elder sought "to cast 19, he completed basic studies after only 6 weeks, fear upon those around. .., bring them under his taught his first school the following term, was con" influence, that they might show him all that respect verted completely to the Millerite message by age 21, whichhis especial endowments demanded."! Having and became a preacher by age 22. had experience with hypocrites, he wisely challenged A poor, itinerant preacher, James embarked upon the man, declaring himself innocent of the charge his ministry with his Bible, some Millerite literature, which was made because James wore a starched, a prophetic chart, three personally prepared lectures, though borrowed, collar. Brother H. wept as though and his youthful zestand strong faith. Though he met his heart would break, causing James to comment with opposition, suffered hard times, and braved wryly, "to see a coarse, hard-hearted man, possessing discouraging weather, he undauntedly moved for­ ...but little more tenderness than a crocodile, and ward. The 1000 souls converted on his first six-week nearly as destitute ofmoral and religious training as a tour, were clear evidence ofthis youthful preacher's hyena,sheddinghypocriticaltearsfor effect,is enough Power Source. James had a "finepresence and sturdy to stir the mirthfulness ofthe gravestsaint."? Thus,on character... , was a born leader, a strong dynamic this as on otheroccasions was revealed James' youth­ spirit. .. ,unusually bold,resourceful,and farseeing."? ful vigor, forceful character, and special humor that He "had the happy gift ofcarrying people along with would be refined and put to use in God's work. him... , was enthusiastic, and possessed a grace and

TIME LINE JAMES S. WHITE

August 4: James Springer Spring: JamesfirstmetEllen August 26: first son, Henry White was born; Harmon. wasbom,living inTopsham, He was baptized into the August: Hebeganpreaching Maine. James publishedA ChristianChurchfellowship. the Midnight Cry. Word to the "Little Flock. " He entered into academy at October 22: The Great Sabbath Conferencesheld: St. Albans, Maine and soon Disappointment. 1. April 20-24: Rocky Hill, taught his first school. He accepted light regarding Connecticut. Hejoined the Millerites Jesusas High Priestin Heav­ 2. August 18: Volney,New and in Troy, Maine, shared enly Sanctuary. York, unity obtained. the message ofChrist's February: James metEllen 3. August 27,28: Port Gib­ . HarmonatOrrington,Maine, son, New York. September: He first heard & began traveling with her. 4. September 8, 9: Rocky Miller preach and by August 30: He married Hill, Connecticut. October was preaching. Ellen Harmon. 5. October 20-22: Top­ He was ordained in the November: He and Ellen sham, Maine. Christian Church. accepted the Sabbath. 6. November - Dorchester, LEST WE FORGET 3rd Quarter, 1995 PAGE 5

a dignity that kept every en­ encourage the believers, she terprise with which he had to acceptedhis offer. Aftertrav­ do on a high spiritual level."? eling andworkingbyherside The prophetic date Miller for eighteen months, James, hadset passedwithno appear­ 25, and Ellen, 18, were mar­ ance ofChrist. When, at the ried August 30,1846. Mere famous Exeter, New Hamp­ youths,James andEllendedi­ shire, camp meeting, James cated their lives to learning heard S. S. Snow's clear pre­ and preaching Present Truth sentationthatJesus would ap­ as God would reveal it, and pearon the lOth dayofthe 7th with other pioneers, they Jewishmonthhe inunediately eventually founded the Sev­ joined other inspired Advent enth-day Adventist church. preachers proclaiming, "Be­ James White was instru­ hold,the Bridegroomcometh, mentalinthe developmentand on October 22,1844. Go ye understanding ofthe follow­ out to meet Him!" (See LWF, ing basic S.DA. Bible doc­ 3:2, about Samuel S. Snow.) trines: 1. the prophetic reaf­ When Jesus failed to re­ fmnation ofJesus' imminent tum on October22, 1844,God second advent; 2. conditional sustainedhis beliefinthe pro­ Illustration by Pauline Whitson, 1941, from immortality; 3. defmition of phetic interpretation. Hethen Pioneer Days of the Advent Movement, W.A. Spicer. the three angels' messages, searchedfor understandingre­ especially the third as includ­ gardingthe prophecy. Early in 1845,he accepted the ing Sabbath-keeping as a test, Sunday-keeping as a message writtenby O. R. L. Crosier and printed in the markofthe beast,andthe importanceofGod'speople Day Dawn, which revealed the truth about the heav­ to keep all the commandments; 4. the pre-millennial enly sanctuary. (See LWF, 4:3, about O. R. L. second advent flanked by two resurrections--ofthe Crosier.) just dead at Jesus' advent and ofthe unjust dead after In February, 1845,Jamesheard EllenHarmontell one thousandyears; 5. the Sanctuarydoctrine, includ­ her visions and was convinced God had given her ing the definition of the scape goat as Satan; 6. messages to instruct and comfort the advent band. baptism by immersion only; and 7. restoration ofthe When he offered to accompany her in her travels to prophetic gift.' continued onpage six

Massachusetts, the 'sealing' at Oswego, New York. August 29: Third son was was understood. May: Edson was left with born, William Clarence. November 18:Ellenreceived Sister Bonfoey. Moved to Battle Creek, the vision for James to begin James suffered from poor MI, built own home. publishing. From this time, health, but he continued September20: Last sonwas James wrote, published, and writing and publishing. born, John Herbert. preached. August: Living at this time December 14: John May: Henry was left in care at Saratoga Springs,New Herbert died. of the Howlands. York. James was editor and June: Living at this time April: Living at this time proprietor of the Review. at Rocky Hill, Connecticut. at Rochester,New York. December 8: Henry died. July: First issue ofPresent Summer: Firstpressbought. May, to May, 1867: James Truth came offthe press. August: Youth's Instructor became President of the July 28: Second son, James begun. General Conference. Edson, was born. May 23: His life was saved August 16: James was November: At a conference wreck oftrain to Wisconsin. stricken with paralysis. continued onpage six PAGE 6 3rd Quarter, 1995 LEST WE FORGET

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Jameswaswell knownfor his zeal to place Present Truth before but a few days, until the saints are use of music in evangelism. He the people. His life was snuffed sealed; then the nations will rush evenpublishedvarioushymnals for outprematurely,inamatterofdays, like the rushing of many waters. advent worship. whenhe contractedmalariain 1881. Then it will be too late to spread Imagine you were in the con­ In spite ofhis physical weak­ before precious souls the present gregation there in the old meeting­ ness andearly death, Godhadused saving, living truths of the Holy house at Battle Creek waiting for James to lead towards immense Bible. . .. May God help the scat­ the preacher. "Suddenly the si­ progress in the Seventh-day Ad­ tered remnant to receive the truth, lencewouldbe brokenby a sweetly ventistChurch. Ofwhatotherman and be established in it. May they musical and strong,surevoice,sing­ could it be reported that he was a haste to take shelter beneath the ing a familiar hymn. . .. James keytheologianin framing the basic 'covering ofAlmighty God,' is my White, silvery-haired, [was1com­ platformofSeventh-dayAdventist prayer." ing down the aisle, beating time on belief and practice; that, though "You will see your Lorda­ his Bible,and singing, 'WhenI can attacked for his position on the coming in afew more days! read my title clear to mansions in matter,he gave form andsolidityto Hear the band of heavenly the skies, I'll bid farewell to ev'ry the growing movementby encour­ musicsoundingthro 'theair. "1. fear, and wipe my weeping eyes.' aging and leading out in church By thetime he hadfinished thefirst organization; that he gave his life 'White,J. S.,Life Sketches ofElder stanza and the chorus, the congre­ to establish world-wide publish­ James White. S.DA. Steam Press, gation had been caughtand carried ing, health, and education minis­ Battle Creek, MI, 1880,p. 89. along in the spirit of it, and was tries and was instrumental in ex­ 2Ibid., p. 90. joining in."6 James delighted in panding the mission outreach of 3Froom, L. E., Prophetic Faith of using the advent hymns to bring the three angels' messages to the OurFath.ers,RHPA,1954,p.1057. joy and inspiration to those fervent West Coast and around the world? "Ibid., p. 1058. believers. The urgency and intensity of his 5Refer to Ibid., p. 1032+. Elder White was plagued with dedication speaks to the remnant 6Spicer,W. A. ,PioneerDays ofthe poor health throughout the years. today from the first article in the Advent Message, RHPA, 1941, p. He suffered from a bum ankle, in­ firstjournal, Present Truth, "What 147. digestion, and strokes. He was is done to spread the truth must be "Early Advent hymn often sung by overworked, overstressed, and done quickly. The four angels are James White, Millennial Harp, truthfully intemperate in his great holding the angry nations in check 1843.

Time Line James S. White continuedfrom pagefive

January: James' health was June: Oakland, California, paralized, left weak. restored. He startedSignsoftheTimes; HousekeepingsetupinTexas. He built their new home in and continued as editor till Housekeeping again set up in Greenville, . his death. Battle Creek, Michigan. May, to December, 1871: TheprecursortoPacificPress James described as active, Jamesagainwas President of was built and equipped. vigorous, and devoted to the General Conference. August, to October, 1880, publishing work. He edited the Health He again became President August 6: James died at Reformer. of the General Conference. Battle Creek Sanitariumafter He worked for establishment April: PacificPressofficially becoming ill with Malaria. ofthe first SDA college and was organized. August 13: His funeral was madeoneofseveralextended They moved to California. conducted at Oak Hill visits to California. August: James was nearly Cemetary, Battle Creek, MI. Time Lineconcluded LEST WE FORGET 3rd Quarter, 1995 PAGE 7

Qualified for the Job Streams of Light continuedfrom page two continuedfrom page three Leaders in God's church The publishing work had moved to Rochester, New York today may err, but if they will by 1852, and a hand press, type and other goods costing $652.95 were stand "indefense ofthe truthwith­ purchased. In 1853 joined the publishing team and out yielding a single principle to worked as business manager, editor, and auditor at various times over please the best friend .... [and be] the next 50 years. By 1855, James White had contributed all the bold and fearless in acting and money he had, and incurred a $2,500 personal debt. Little wonder he speaking"20as did James White; if was physically ill. they will exercise their God-given On December 4, 1855, the first publication rolled offthe press at qualities ofmind; and "venture in Battle Creek. Between 1857 and 1873, $6,000 ofpower and cylinder order to advance the work of presses were purchased due to increasing needs. In 1874, publishing God"21 ,Hewill give "thepowerto work spread to the West Coast, using equipment purchased in New form and execute plans with the York by James White. needed firmness ...."22 .A meeting in the Michigan Conference voted a full organizational "Just such firmness and deci­ plan for the publishing work, largely resulting from the need to ad­ sion were necessary at the com­ equately care for buildings and printing equipment. Official organiza­ mencement ofthe work, and they tion had to wait until the state ofMichigan made laws ofits own, have been needed all along, as it hence the incorporation date ofMay 3,1861. James White was ap­ progressed step by step."23 Where pointed President ofthe corporation as well as editor ofthe Review. are the James Whites of today, His salary for such a challenging task was $7.00 per week. that our church needs as it faces James was actively involved in the publishing work ofthe church these turbulent, testing times? • till the end ofhis life. He gave his best energies and resources in acting on the challenge given him through Ellen's vision. References: After he died, the publishing work continued to prosper. The 'Ellen G. White,Testimonies,Yol.3, Battle Creek presses eventually had a 50,000 sq.ft working area. Fire Pacific Press, 1948,p. 89. brought tragedy to the work, and transfer to Takoma Park. In spite of 2American Biographical History, relocation challenges, the press produced and marketed steadily Eminentand Self-Made Men, West­ growing numbers ofbooks and periodicals: ern Biographic PublishingCo., Cin­ 1904 - $63,000 ofbooks cinnati,Ohio, 1878,p. 106. 1912 - $203,000 ofbooks and $33,000 ofperiodicals 3SDAEncyclopedia,"JamesSpringer 1923· $679,000 ofbooks, $295,000 ofperiodicals White,"RHPA,1966,pp.1598-1604. (Figures reported in the 5/5/49 centennial edition ofthe Review} 48Tp.237. The following statement from his editorial for the first issue ofthe 'Life Sketches of Ellen G. White, Review reveals James' unshakable beliefin the urgency ofthe message Pacific Press, 1915,p. 243. that provided the driving force to inspire him and the other pioneers in 'Colporteur Ministry, Pacific Press, the publishing work. He declared, "The Review andHerald is de­ 1958,p. I. signed to be strictly confined to those important truths that belong to 'LSp.244. the present time ... , a simple and clear exposition ofthose great and 'LSp.242. sanctifying truths embraced in the message ofthe third ange1." "James White and SDA Organiza­ In the centennial edition ofthe Review, F. D. Nichol declared, "We tion, Andrew G. Mustard, Andrews would carry you over the road marked out by God, and trod by the University Press, 1987,pp.118, 119. pioneers. And we would encourage you, with us, to keep walking "Ibid., pp. 146-148. steadily forward on that path, for it leads to the gates ofthe New "LSp.243. Jerusalem. Nor are those shining gates far distant. We are nearing 12.13 3Tp. 85. home.". "Selected Messages,Book I, p. 105. "3Tp.500. References: "3Tp.501. Review andHerald: I7LS p.242. 1st issue ofthe Review. • 183T p.497. June 17, 1880 issue. '>to23LSp.243. Centennial issue, May 5, 1949, about the publishing work. Manuscript Releases, Volume 1. Life Sketches ofEllen G. White, Pacific Press Publishing, 1915. PAGE 8 3rd Quarter, 1995 LEST WE FORGET WHEN GOD SPEAKS, Ill' menus what He says. When He cautions, it becomes t'hose noticed ew realize the be deprived ofhis constant, to take heed. labor." (Ibid. 517.) F wearing labor This lesson was ofthose who with oommenis. by £{[w <1t/1;ite learnedthe hard way by are bearing the respon­ James and Ellen, be­ sibilities ofthe work in the office. They are cause when the warning went unheeded, James had confined within doors day after day and week a stroke. And yet, this happened time and again. after week, while a constant strain upon the Sometimes, after prayer in his behalf, he would be mental powers is surely undermining their consti­ healed. Other times, he was not. Finally, when tutions and lessening their hold on life. These malaria attacked his weakened body, and he was brethren are in danger ofbreaking suddenly. unable to fight its ravages, he died, having barely They are not immortal, and without a change they reached his sixtieth birthday. must wear out and be lost to the work." (1Testi­ Some ofthe brethren to whom this counsel monies 515.) was directed, did not heed it and, by early deaths, When Ellen White made this statement she were prematurely lost to the cause. J. N.Andrews was including her husband, James. She empha­ lived to be only 54; J. H.Waggoner, 69; and Uriah sized the importance oftaking time to rest and Smith, 72. Others heeded the warning and, recreate. On June 5,1862, in that great vision on perhaps as a result, lived longer. Among these health given at Oswego, New York, Ellen was were George Butler, 84; Stephen Haskell, 89; and shown that her"...husband should preserve his J. N. Loughborough, 92. strength and health, for God had yet a great work "When God speaks, He means what He says. for...[them] to do... constant and excessive When He cautions, it becomes those noticed to labor was exhausting his fund ofstrength, which take heed. The reason why I now speak publicly God would have him preserve; that ifhe contin­ is that the same caution which was given to my ued to overtask his physical and mental energies husband has been given to others connected with as he had been doing he would be using up his the office. . .. Unless they change their course of future resources ofstrength... , and would break action, they are just as liable to be stricken down down prematurely, and the cause ofGod would as was my husband." Ibid. 518.•

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