A Brief Summary of Ellen White’s Activities after Age 65
[Drawn from the White Estate biographical file on the life of Ellen G. White. The abbreviated form in which these notations appear on the index cards has been retained here. For greater detail, see the Comprehensive Index to the Writings of Ellen G. White, vol. 3, pp. 2964-2969.]
(RY 191)
1893
Lived at George’s Terrace, Melbourne, in Jan. Labored in Melbourne area, at the school and publishing house and area churches. Attended fifth annual session of Australian conf. in North Fitzroy, Melbourne, Jan. 6-15. Left for Sydney Jan. 26, en route to New Zealand, accompanied by Emily Campbell and Elder and Mrs. Starr. Spent a week with church at Parramatta, near Sydney, and spoke 5 times. Sailed for New Zealand Feb. 4; landed in Auckland Feb. 8 and spent 12 days laboring for church there; sailed for Kaeo Feb. 20, arrived Feb. 22 and labored there Feb. 22-March 15, staying in home of Joseph Hare. Returned to Auckland March 17 and proceeded to Napier for workers’ meeting and camp meeting, March 22-April 6. Met appointment at Hastings April 2, and labored for Sabbathkeepers in Palmerston North following Napier meetings.
(RY 191.1)
Made her home in Wellington, in home of Sr. Tuxford, from early April to mid-August, having dental work cared for, writing, and laboring in nearby places—Mentone, Petone, and Paremata (with the Brown family). Made Hastings her headquarters mid-Aug. through Sept., alternating between Hastings and Napier churches; also met appointments in Ormondville and Norsewood. Spent a few weeks in Gisborne. Returned to Wellington late Nov., for second New Zealand camp meeting,—“Three weeks of solid labor.” Sailed for Sydney Dec. 14, spoke to Auckland church Friday eve. and Sabbath, before sailing from there; rough voyage, no writing done. Reached Sydney Dec. 22 and hastened to Melbourne to attend first camp meeting in Australia, beginning Dec. 29.
(RY 191.2)
1894
On campground, Middle Brighton, Melbourne, as year opened. Labored in workers’ meeting, camp meeting, and Australian Union Conf. session till late Jan., returning to the school (at George’s Terrace), for treatments on alternate days. At George’s Terrace through Feb. and until late March, laboring in area churches—Williamstown, North Brighton, Prahran, George’s Terrace. Moved from Melbourne to Granville, near Sydney, March 27. Labored for believers in Sydney area—Parramatta, Kellyville, Seven Hills, city of Sydney, Castle Hill, Granville. In late May visited Dora Creek, site being considered for school.
(RY 192.1)
Moved from her first Granville home to another—Norfolk Villa—last week in June, and continued her labors in neighboring churches. Visited Cooranbong late in August; pleased with the land for school. May Walling returned to U.S. to appear in connection with Walling suit. Labored in second Australian camp meeting, in Ashfield, a suburb of Sydney, in October. Drove to Pennant Hills for speaking appointment Nov. 25, a meeting which was to be the beginning of a series of meetings. Location of school, supposedly settled, was resurrected, and Dec. 13 she was called to visit fairlight as another possible location; not practicable to locate there. Many guests were entertained in her Granville home—workers coming for counsel or passing through to go to Cooranbong. Christian education was published in 1894.
(RY 192.2)
1895
Norfolk Villa, Granville took provisions to James family. Gave a “lift” to strangers needing a ride, and “had a very pleasant acquaintance.” Stopped carriage while Emily got out and separated two little girls who were “fighting like a couple of dogs.” Trying to sell Battle Creek property. Spoke at Ashfield Sabbath, Jan. 12, took dinner at Bro. Corliss’, then drove to Sydney and read the words the Lord had given her for Brn. Hardy and Humphrey, and presented the need of the truth in Sydney, and evil of criticism, etc. “Spoke plainly”; Meeting lasted till after 6 P.M. Home about 8, very tired, heart heavy. Jan. 14 left with May Lacey and Maude Camp for Cooranbong, for girls to learn dressmaking from Sister Rousseau. Maintained her home in Granville till late in Dec., 1895. Exhausted from much labor, as year began—labor and almost continuous company.
(RY 193.1)
Visited Cooranbong (now accepted as school site), Jan. 14-23, for rest, accompanied by May Lacey and Maud Camp. Continued her labors among the churches—Ashfield (where a tent meeting was in progress in Jan.), Sydney, Petersham, Prospect, Parramatta. Left Granville April 11, spent Sabbath in Melbourne, and sailed for Tasmania April 16, accompanied by May Lacey. WCW had preceded them, and met them in Hobart. Entertained in Lacey home, and met appointments in Hobart and Bismark.
(RY 193.2)
WCW and May Lacey were married in the Lacey home May 9, and with EGW left that night for Launceston, where EGW spoke both Sabbath and Sunday. (Ella and Mabel white had arrived in Sydney about May 5.) Returned to Melbourne May 14 or 15, and spent remainder of month in labors in area—at Williamstown, Brighton, North Fitzroy, Hawthorne. Back in her Granville home during June, speaking on Sabbaths and Sundays in the area, driving several miles to meet these appointments. Canterbury was added to the list about this time. Most of these meetings were held in halls or tents, but soon efforts were being put forth to build churches.
(RY 194.1)
With W.C.W. and wife and Ella and Mabel, went to Cooranbong July 1, for rest. Spoke Sabbath July 6 and 13. Bought 40 acres from the school and planned to make her home there. Returned to Granville in mid-July, but was back in Cooranbong during most of August, living in tent, supervising planting of her orchard, and getting her new home started.
(RY 194.2)
Returned to Granville in early Sept. much exhausted. Sara McEnterfer arrived from U.S. Oct. 15. Continued her labors in Sydney area in spite of weakness, and labored in third Australian camp meeting, at Armadale, Melbourne, Oct. 18-Nov. 21, and in Tasmanian camp meeting, at Hobart, in Dec. Returned to her Granville home Dec. 20, and arrived at her new home at Avondale, Cooranbong, Dec. 25. Family consisted of Marian Davis, Sara M., Maggie Hare, May Israel, Sarah Belden, Edith Ward, and Bro. Connell—and E.G.W. temporary structure was being planned for W.C.W. and family.
(RY 194.3)
1896
At her new home in Cooranbong (“Sunnyside”) the greater portion of the year, engrossed in writing, speaking, and counseling with the workers re development of the school. Visited Sydney in March and spoke in Ashfield church; also in September. Attended and labored in camp meeting in Adelaide in October, accompanied by W.C.W. and Sara M. Spoke in Newtown and Ashfield en route to Adelaide. Left Adelaide Oct. 19, with Sara M. and Elder Haskell. Stopped off in Ballarat for appointment, and thence to Melbourne, where she spent about two weeks and spoke several times in area churches, including the “new church” at North Fitzroy.
(RY 195.1)
Labored in the second conf. meeting of the New South Wales Conf. (of which W.C.W. was president) in Ashfield, in Nov. Returned to “Sunnyside” in late Nov. Quite ill, suffered intensely for two weeks and was unable to attend meetings for a time. Spoke to the people from her phaeton, out-of-doors, on the last evening of the year. Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing and Christ Our Saviour were published in 1896.
(RY 195.2)
1897
At her “Sunnyside” Home. Spoke “in the chamber above the mill” on Sabbath, Jan. 2 (for first time since her illness late in 1896). “We must have a meetinghouse,” she decided—and she inspired interest and effort until the meetinghouse was a reality. Planning to build a home for W.C.W.’s family. Counseling with Bro. Semmens re a health home.
(RY 196.1)
Visited Summer Hill (to counsel with Brethren Semmens and Haskell re health home), and met speaking appointments in Newtown and Ashfield—all in Sydney area, in Feb. carrying heavy burdens in connection with the school, counseling in regard to many problems, speaking frequently, etc. Also overseeing building of home for W.C.W.’s family, while he was in U.S. for Gen. Conf.
(RY 196.2)
Visited Summer Hill, Sydney, Ashfield, and Newtown again in August, speaking and counseling, and spent a few days in Summer Hill in Sept. spoke frequently to the students, and on Sabbaths “in the crowded upper chamber.” Oct. 16 spoke in the new chapel, and Oct. 17 offered dedicatory prayer at the dedication of the new chapel—a triumph of faith.
(RY 196.3)
Labored in camp meeting at Stanmore, near Sydney, Oct. 21-31. Returned to “Sunnyside” Nov. 1, feeling very ill. Deeply interested in the work at Stanmore, and labored there again Nov. 19-23, Dec. 3-6 and 17-27. Plans were under way for a church building there. Met W.C.W. At Stanmore Oct. 21, he having just returned from 10 months’ absence in U.S. many sick came for help; Sara M. proved to be a real medical missionary, answering many calls for help; at times the sick were cared for in E.G.W.’s home.
(RY 196.4)
1898
At “Sunnyside”, Burdened with writing and counseling, and passing through a period of anxiety, heartache, and perplexity re her duty. “Feel that I shall have to go to America and bear my testimony once more....” Labored in Stanmore again Jan. 2-5 and Jan 27-Feb. 2. Also spoke at Ashfield Jan. 31. A tent effort was on in Stanmore at this time, in which she assisted.
(RY 197.1)
In Melbourne area late Feb. to early April; spoke 8 times in the tent in Balaclava, 3 times to No. Fitzroy church also to office workers; met weekend appointments in Geelong and in Ballarat. Labored under difficulties, as she was suffering from malaria, but though she spoke “in a feeble voice” on sabbath at Ballarat, she was strengthened on Sunday to speak in a large hall for more than an hour and “was not the least weary.”
(RY 197.2)
Was in Sydney area over two Sabbaths in April, where the new Stanmore church was dedicated April 23 (24?). Returned home to Sunnyside April 25, after absence from her “pleasant home” for 2 months. Had spoken 22 times, and done much writing. Labored in week of prayer meetings in June, both in meetings for the students and for the church. Busy with writing, and many matters. Aged Bro. Tucker, who had lived in her home for 1 1/2 years, died there June 24. Met speaking appointments in Stanmore weekend of July 7-11, and returned to Stanmore for N.S.W. Conf., meeting July 21-27.
(RY 197.3)
Attended Queensland camp meeting Oct. 13-31, and following camp meeting spent a few days with the Rockhampton church, though weak and ill (and the trip was not an easy one). Canceled plans to stop in Toowoomba for a weekend, and returned to Cooranbong and home Nov. 10, weak and exhausted, “but with quiet and rest I shall grow strong again.” Filled appointment at Awaba Nov. 20, spoke to students Nov. 25, and to the church Nov. 26. Labored in camp meeting in Hamilton, Newcastle, in closing days of December. The Desire of Ages was published in 1898.
(RY 198.1)
1899
Remained in Newcastle for closing of camp meeting, Jan. 2, and a few days of follow-up work. Much exhausted following this camp meeting but labored at home as able, writing and counseling. Labored at Newcastle again Feb. 3-5 and Feb. 26, returning to Cooranbong same day, after speaking in the tent at 3 p.m. At her “Sunnyside” home most of March and April, meeting frequent speaking appointments, including speaking in the open air at Dora Creek and Martinsville; also busy with writing and many other matters. Took part in dedication of the main school building April 16. Again labored in Newcastle April 21-23 and May 19-21, and at Summer Hill and Stanmore in late May. Apparently at home most of the time during June, July, Aug., and early Sept., carrying her usual burdens.
(RY 198.2)
Australian Union Conf. was held at the Avondale school July 6-25. E.G.W. was very ill during a week of that time, but spoke, seated, July 17. Spoke again July 22. With W.C.W. and wife drove to Maitland Sept. 8, to join Elders Starr and Daniells in search for place for camp meeting. Then took train for Strathfield for weekend. Returned to “Sunnyside” Sept. 10. Met appointments at Wallsend, Newcastle, in mid-Sept., And at Hamilton, Newcastle, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, when the new church was opened. Drove to Hornsby junction with W.C.W. and several others Oct. 3 to investigate land being considered for san. site.
(RY 199.1)
Labored in camp meeting in Toowoomba Oct. 13-22, and again visited san. site near Hornsby junction in late Oct. Labored in camp meeting at Maitland Nov. 14-30, and apparently made another trip to Maitland later in Nov. This was one of the places she had seen in vision a year earlier pleading for light. E.G.W. Had a great burden for the work there, and spent two or three weekends there in Dec. Also met several speaking appointments at Avondale during Dec.
(RY 199.2)
1900
At “Sunnyside” home much exhausted as year began. Suffering pain in left eye, and writing with eye bound up. With Sara M. went to Summer Hill and then to san. farm for rest, Jan. 4-19. Neither got much rest! Was impressed to go to Maitland; Woke Sara at 4 a.m. Jan. 19, took early train to Dora Creek station, and that afternoon drove to Maitland for a busy weekend of meetings. Visited Maitland again Feb. 9-12. Left “Sunnyside” March 7 to labor in the camp meeting at Geelong, Victoria, March 8-23.
(RY 199.3)
Impressed that she should soon return to America, and wrestled much in prayer before she decided to go. Spent a weekend in Melbourne area on return journey and spoke in N. Fitzroy church on Sabbath afternoon; reached “Sunnyside” March 27. Made no long trips during next four months, but was burdened with writing and her concern over many features of the work, both in Australia and America. Labored several weekends in Maitland, Hamilton, Summer Hill, and Parramatta. Dreaded giving up her pleasant home to go to America but was convinced she must, and in August was busy with preparations for the move. Sunday, aug. 26, a fitting farewell service was held in the Cooranbong church, and on Aug. 29 she sailed from Sydney on the S.S. Moana with W.C.W. and family and Sara M. Reached San Francisco Friday p.m. Sept. 21, and spoke in the Oakland church Sabbath p.m.
(RY 200.1)
Spent a few days in Oakland, house hunting, and went to St. Helena Sept. 27. At St. Helena San. learned of a home fully furnished that was for sale, surely the very place the Lord had prepared for her, and “Elmshaven” became her home until her death. While on board ship she had been visited “by the angel of the Lord” and given precious instruction and the assurance that the Lord had a place prepared for her.
(RY 200.2)
Attended camp meeting at Napa, and during closing months of the year labored in St. Helena Area, Oakland, San Francisco, Calistoga, and Healdsburg, and became settled in her new home, for which she was deeply grateful. Christ’s Object Lessons, Testimonies on Sabbath School Work, and Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6, were published in 1900.
(RY 200.3)
1901
Returned to “Elmshaven” Dec. 31, 1900, and was quite ill for 3 weeks. Spoke in san. chapel Jan. 19. Burdened with writing—preparing books for publication. Started journey to Battle Creek for Gen. Conf. about March 6. Spoke in Los Angeles Church Sabbath, March 9; became very ill in p.m. and lost consciousness for hours, but the Lord sustained her and she continued her journey, accompanied by W.C.W., Sara M., and others.
(RY 201.1)
Spent a few days with her son Edson on the Morning Star at Vicksburg, and spoke on Sabbath and Sunday, when the church was dedicated; at Nashville she met Emma White; also spoke to Nashville believers; spent Sabbath and Sunday in Chicago, where she spoke on Sabbath and to the medical students on Sunday. From Chicago proceeded to B.C. for the G.C. session where she bore many burdens. “The conference was a time of taxing labor for me.” Following the conference, spent a few days in Indianapolis, to help meet a difficult situation there—the holy flesh fanaticism; spent May 6 and 7 with church and san. workers in Des Moines, Iowa; May 8 and 9 in College View, Neb.; Met appointments in Denver and Boulder, Colo. Labored in Upper Columbia camp meeting in Waitsburg, Wash., visited Walla Walla, and labored in N. Pacific camp meeting at Portland, Ore.
(RY 201.2)
Returned to Oakland in time to meet Elders Irwin and Salisbury before they sailed for Australia May 30; thence to her “Elmshaven” home, very worn and suffering from a cold and sore throat. Attended camp meeting in Oakland June 5-23 and spoke 11 times. Also labored in camp meeting in Los Angeles in Aug. And on return trip stopped in Oakland and attended meetings of Pacific Press Board. Met speaking appointments in Healdsburg (including attendance at teachers’ institute), Santa Rosa, and Petaluma, as well as in St. Helena area, during next few months.
(RY 202.1)
Convicted that she had work to do in the East, left for New York Nov. 6, arriving there Nov. 11, and labored for nearly two weeks (including an appointment in Trenton, N.J.); Spent some time in late Nov. and early Dec. in So. Lancaster, took treatments at san.; there were many calls for her labors, but, not being well, she apparently went direct from So. Lancaster to Nashville, to labor in So. Union Conf. Session Jan. 3-12. Reached Nashville about mid-December.
(RY 202.2)
1902
In Nashville and very ill as year began but was greatly blessed in special season of prayer in her behalf. Too feeble to participate in the Union Conf. meetings. Left Nashville about Jan. 12. Had several hours in Chicago and was taken by auto to Hinsdale San. for treatment. Reached her “Elmshaven” home Jan. 17, thankful that her life had been spared. Gradually improved in health in following weeks, and continued her writing (even while so ill in Nashville). Tested her voice by speaking a short while in Calistoga church March 15.
(RY 202.3)
Visited Oakland for “an important council meeting” late in April. Spoke several times in camp meeting at Petaluma June 5-15; also filled several local speaking appointments. Spent Sept. 10 in Oakland, en route South; stopped at Santa Barbara to counsel re establishing a sanitarium and restaurant there; went to San Fernando to see a property that might be purchased for school site. Labored in camp meeting at Los Angeles, Sept. 12-21. Also visited other possible locations for sanitarium work.
(RY 203.1)
Left L.A. Sept. 24 for San Diego, and drove to Paradise Valley to see prospective sanitarium site there, spoke to believers Sabbath forenoon and Sunday p.m. returned to L.A. and visited Pasadena, where Dr. Evans had opened treatment rooms; was present at opening of school in San Fernando. Labored in camp meeting at Fresno in early Oct. and returned home about Oct. 13. Burdened with much writing, and her mind occupied with many matters during remainder of year. Testimonies for the Church, vol. 7, and Manual for Canvassers were published in 1902.
(RY 203.2)
1903
At home busily writing and laboring locally much of the year. Deeply distressed over conditions in Battle Creek, and the falling of God’s judgments. (The B.C. San. had burned Feb. 18, 1902, and the RH Pub. House on Dec. 30, 1902.) Had a vision of what might have been at the 1901 Gen. Conf. Labored in GC session in Oakland (and pre-conf. meetings), March 23- April 13. Carried burdens that taxed her strength severely. Was very weak following the conference, but continued to write, and prayed that there might be a “humbling of proud hearts before the Lord.”
(RY 203.3)
Attended closing exercises of Healdsburg College and gave baccalaureate sermon May 30. Met with college board June 6 and 7. Spoke to teachers assembled in teachers’ institute at Healdsburg in Aug., and again visited Healdsburg and spoke before Calif. Conf. Committee, College Board, and Calif. Med. Miss. and Benev. Assoc. Greatly distressed over influence of Living Temple and Dr. Kellogg’s apostasy. Education was published in 1903.
(RY 204.1)
1904
At “Elmshaven” in early months, writing as able, and meeting local appointments. Attended second biennial session of Pacific Union Conf. in Healdsburg, March 18-28. Left St. Helena April 18, with Sara M. and Maggie Hare. Stopped in Mt. View to see land chosen for PPPA, then took train for overland journey, via L.A. Reached Washington April 24, and located in a comfortable house with her workers. Busy with counselling, speaking appointments, and writing. Gave dedicatory address for memorial church, May 7. Attended 2nd biennial session of Lake Union Conf. in Berrien Springs, Mich., May 17-25.
(RY 204.2)
Went with Edson to Nashville; very weary, but spoke on Sabbath in Nashville church. Ill and unable to do much writing; spent a week on S.S. Morning Star with Edson and Emma. Visited in Graysville and Huntsville June 17-22; left Nashville for Washington July 6 and labored there in much weakness until August 10. Spent a few days at san. in Phila. and spoke in two tents pitched there. Spent 2 weeks in New England San., Melrose, Mass., taking treatments, speaking to nurses and helpers, and in the camp meeting a mile away. Improved in strength. Wrote often to Marian D., Ill in St. Helena San. Visited Middletown, Conn., and spoke 4 times at So. New Eng. camp meeting. (Marian D. died Oct. 25.).
(RY 204.3)
In B.C. Sanitarium announcement, September 6, p. 8; spoke to patients, nurses, and helpers, and in tabernacle. Attended latter part of camp meeting in Omaha, Neb., And G.C. Committee council in College View, then returned for appointments in B.C. Sept. 28-Oct. 3. Left for Calif. Oct. 3, stopped in Reno for Sabbath, and reached her “Elmshaven” home Oct. 9. Left Oct. 28 for So. Calif. Met appointments in Fresno on Sabbath, then spent a few days in Hanford and assisted in meetings there and in Lemoore and Armona. In L.A. weekend of Nov. 3-7, and spoke in tent Sabbath and Sunday. In San Diego Nov. 7-28, ill and unable to do much speaking, but pleased with progress in preparing san. for occupancy. Visited Glendale San., Redlands, Riverside, San Fernando, and L.A. in early Dec., and returned to “Elmshaven” about Dec. 19 or 20. Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8, was published in 1904.
(RY 205.1)
1905
Attended portion of bookmen’s convention in Mt. View Jan. 19-25, and spoke a number of times. Busy with final work on MH and 9T, and burdened to prepare many things already written, for publication. Granddaughter Ella was married to D. E. Robinson May 1. Left May 3 for Washington, to attend G.C. session. Accompanied by W.C.W. and wife and Maggie Hare. Reached D.C. May 10; spoke at opening meeting of session and 10 times during session; also in Takoma Park church June 3. Left D.C. for Calif. June 7. Stopped 10 days in So. Calif. and joined in counsel re Loma Linda property; also visited San Diego and Paradise Valley San., and Glendale.
(RY 206.1)
Attended San Jose camp meeting, and spoke 5 times. Returned to “Elmshaven” about July 4; exceedingly busy with writing. Attended So. Calif. camp meeting in August; visited Loma Linda, Glendale, and Paradise Valley San., speaking and counseling at each place. Returned home to “Elmshaven” about Sept. 21, and spent remaining months of 1905 writing and meeting speaking appointments locally. Greatly burdened with the various interests of the work, and with her writing, anxious to prepare for printing much valuable counsel in her files. Troubled by thought that she might die and leave important work unfinished. The Ministry of Healing was published in 1905.
(RY 206.2)
1906
At home, busy with writing as year began. Deeply burdened over Battle Creek and many other matters. Often in night visions seemed to be in meetings giving counsel, or witnessing scenes that impressed her to write. Left St. Helena April 12 for So. Calif. Spoke 30 minutes at dedication of Loma Linda San., Sunday, April 15. That night had vision of destruction of cities. Attended 3rd session of So. Calif. Conf. Spoke in L.A. church Wed., April 18; learned of San Francisco earthquake. Spoke in San Diego church Sabbath, April 21, and at dedication of Paradise Valley San. April 24. Returned to Loma Linda to meet with brethren to consider health food business in So. Calif.
(RY 207.1)
Left for home May 2; nearing San Jose saw effects of earthquake; stopped off at Mt. view and remained over Sabbath to counsel with Pacific Press Board. Distressed to see fallen walls of publishing house, but thankful no workers were killed. Was specially strengthened to speak on Sabbath. En route home spent some time driving through San Francisco and viewing the ruins left by the earthquake. Our church still standing. At home most of the time from early May till end of year.
(RY 207.2)
Distressed over Dr. Kellogg’s attitude and that of A. T. Jones; also over the false charge that others manipulated her writings. Though ill and weak and perplexed, did much important writing. Attended camp meeting in Oakland in July, and spoke several times. (Sabbath, July 21, word reached the campground that the Pacific Press had been destroyed by fire.) Visited Oakland Aug. 16-20, and spoke in the tent, and Aug. 31-Sept. 2 was again in Oakland, where she spoke to union service for the area churches. Made two more visits to Oakland in September to fill speaking appointments, and also attended stockholders’ meeting and General Council meeting at Pacific Press. Oct. 18-21 visited Oakland “for the fifth time since the close of the July camp meeting.” In Nov. spent two weekends in San Francisco-Oakland area, and another in Dec. Nov. 6 wrote: “My work is nearly completed, ... my books will testify when my voice shall no longer be heard.”
(RY 207.3)
1907
At home devoting herself to writing during early months of 1907. In Oakland Feb. 15-18; united with Elder and Mrs. Haskell in the work there; had to bear plain testimony and meet difficult situation. In March wrote of the heavy weight of responsibility she was bearing that no one could understand. Felt alone. Left with W.C.W., Sara M., and Dores R. April 18 for So. Calif. Labored at San Fernando School, Loma Linda, San Diego, and Paradise Valley San., San Pasqual, Escondido, Los Angeles, and Glendale through late April and first 3 weeks of May. spent May 23-27 in Merced, laboring in camp meeting. Reached home May 27, after 6 weeks’ absence. In spite of weakness and suffering, had filled her appointments. Felt “the power of the Spirit” imparted to her whenever she stood before the people to speak.
(RY 208.1)
Camped on grounds and labored in camp meeting in St. Helena June 20-30, and was very ill following that meeting. Spoke 20 minutes at dedication of St. Helena San., Oct. 20. (Dedication of new hospital building.) Left home Oct. 27 for another visit to So. Calif. labored in medical convention in Loma Linda, and at Paradise Valley San.; Also in Los Angeles and Glendale. Returned home about Dec. 24. Concerning this period in So. Calif. She wrote: “The burden was upon me night and day.”“It was a long and wearisome journey, and I was worn with continual anxiety.”
(RY 208.2)
1908
At home busily writing as year began, though much worn from her labors in So. Calif. as 1907 closed. Spoke twice during Union Conf. session in San Chapel in Jan. Received and counseled visitors; rode out when able. Spent ten days in Oakland during Bible Institute, and spoke six times (in March). Visited Lake County a few days in April. Spoke several times at Lodi camp meeting, May 1-10, and returned home ill with cold, and weary. Feeling the pressure of much writing, and that she must spend more time out-of-doors. Spoke six times at camp meeting in Melrose, Oakland, in early June “with as great clearness and power as in early times.”
(RY 209.1)
Left home Aug. 5 for So. Calif. Delayed 8 hours in intense heat because of wreck. Reached L.A. Aug. 7 and labored in camp meeting. Weak and ill, was taken to Glendale San. for treatment Aug. 16. Visited Paradise Valley San. Aug. 24-27, then labored at Loma Linda, then labored at Loma Linda, and returned home in early Sept., after nearly five weeks’ absence. Apparently stopped in Oakland over Sabbath on return trip. Laboring in weariness and feeling greatly the pressure to prepare matter for printing; searching her writings for that which she desired to have published. Remarkably strengthened to address a meeting of the medical convention in St. Helena in late Oct. All felt presence of Holy Spirit, and following this meeting her health improved and courage was renewed.
(RY 209.2)
During November made weekend trips to Sebastopol, Healdsburg, and Berkeley, and was strengthened to speak. The “strange work” of Bro. and Sr. Mackin had to be met at this time. Study was being given to the removal of the college from Healdsburg to a more desirable location, and Buena Vista property was under consideration. E.G.W. joined in study of this problem.
(RY 210.1)
1909
Pressed with physical suffering and many anxieties over the work, but continuing her writing, reading of MSS., etc., eager to complete matter for books. Spoke 3 times in Oakland in Feb. at annual session of Calif. Conf. Left home April 5, with W.C.W., Sara M., and Minnie H., for G.C. Session in Takoma Park. Spent April 7 and 8 at Paradise Valley San., and addressed the patients. At Loma Linda spoke to patients and members “gathered under the pepper trees” on sabbath. In College View, Neb., April 16-20, and spoke several times. Visited institutions in Nashville area, in Huntsville, Ala., and Asheville, N. C., speaking in each place.
(RY 210.2)
Reached Washington May 3, after a “long journey” in which she “labored constantly.” Continued to labor “constantly” before the session (May 13-June 6), during the session, and following the session. Met appointments in Philadelphia following G.C. Session; also in New York City and Newark, N. J. Rested a few days in So. Lancaster, then labored in camp meeting at Nashua, N. H. Visited Concord and saw property secured for Jewish workers, then returned to so. Lancaster for a few days before laboring in camp meeting at Portland, ME.
(RY 210.3)
Spent a few days at New England San. In Melrose, Mass., Then started on long homeward journey, stopping for appointments en route at Buffalo, N. Y., Battle Creek, camp meeting at Three Rivers, Mich., Wabash Valley San. At Lafayette, Ind., Elgin, Ill. Camp meeting, Hinsdale, Ill., Madison, Wis. camp meeting, Iowa camp meeting at Nevada, Iowa, Kansas camp meeting at Council Grove, Kan., Eastern Colo. camp meeting at Boulder, Colo., and Salt Lake City, Utah. Suffered severely from failing heart in high altitude of the rockies, and was transferred in wheel chair at Oakland pier and Vallejo Junction. Reached home Sept. 9, after five months absence.
(RY 211.1)
Sept. 10 went in her easiest carriage to see the Angwin property, which had been purchased for the college. Attended latter part of Calif. camp meeting at fruitvale, Sept. 13-16. Spent a few days at the new college site in late Sept. and early Oct., and took part in dedication of the school Sept. 29. Labored in Bible Institute in San Jose in mid-Oct., and in Workers’ Institute in Lodi Nov. 5-14; also in week of prayer at Mt. View and Oakland in mid-Dec. Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, was published in 1909.
(RY 211.2)
1910
Much occupied in reading articles and book matter in preparation, as well as writing. Labored in Union Conf. Session at Mt. View Jan. 24-30; attended annual session of Calif. Conf. in Lodi Feb. 1-6, and Workers’ Institute in Oakland latter half of March. Labored in Glendale, Los Angeles, Loma Linda, San Fernando, San Diego, and Paradise Valley San. From end of March till mid-May. Reached home much worn. Labored in camp meeting at Napa in late June and in camp meeting in Berkeley in August; visited Angwin and spoke to the students a few times during the year. Busily writing on Old Testament history.
(RY 211.3)
1911
Apparently at home, laboring as able, during Jan., Feb., And most of March. It seems to have been during this period that she had 23 x-ray treatments for a black spot on her forehead, which was entirely removed by the treatments. Writing on the life of Paul. Left in late March for So. Calif., and attended Loma Linda board meeting in early April, and met other speaking appointments. Also labored in Riverside, San Fernando, Paradise Valley San., Glendale, and Los Angeles. Returned home late in April and spoke in san. chapel Sabbath, April 29; also at P.U.C. May 20, St. Helena May 27, and again at P.U.C. June 10.
(RY 212.1)
Labored in camp meeting in Oakland July 6-16. Working hard to complete The Acts of the Apostles. Attended camp meeting in Long Beach, Calif, Aug. 10-20. Was wonderfully sustained when she gave her last talk at the camp meeting, to a very large audience “I felt that the everlasting arms were underneath me,” she wrote. Made a trip to Loma Linda at the end of Oct. and spent a few weeks there, attending important meetings. W.C.W. had been in the East for some time, and she met him in L.L. at this time. The Acts of the Apostles was published late in 1911.
(RY 212.2)
1912
Working as able on a book to take its place between PP and DA. The material, already written, needed to be put into shape. “When this book is completed, I shall feel that my work is finished,” She wrote. Longed for a visit from Edson and Emma, and longed to visit Portland, ME., once more. Left mid-March or a little earlier to attend important meetings in So. Calif.—Ministerial Institute, Union Conf. session, C.M.E. Constituency meeting. Gave several discourses, both in L.A. and Loma Linda, the last one reported being on April 18.
(RY 213.1)
Spoke to teachers and students at P.U.C. May 4. Conserving most of her strength for work on the book on OT, from the time of Solomon to Christ. Spoke again at P.U.C. Sept. 7. At Loma Linda again Nov. 6-Dec. 6. During week of prayer spoke in Calistoga one Sabbath and at P.U.C. one Sabbath.
(RY 213.2)
1913
At “Elmshaven,” maintaining her interest in the work, and laboring to complete certain writings. “I am getting old, but I am doing all that I can to glorify God,” she wrote. Wrote two messages for the General Conference in session in Takoma Park in May. Had several interviews with leading workers; spoke a few times locally. Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students was published in 1913.
(RY 213.3)
1914
Visited by her son, James Edson, for several weeks in spring of 1914. June 14, wrote “The Victorious Life”—last writing before her death. Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, 516-520. August 15, interview with WCW reported. Ms. 12, 1914. September 8, interview with Dr. Thomason reported. Ms. 10, 1914. Dec. 23, one of her copyists wrote to W.C.W. about his mother. Life Sketches of Ellen G. White, 436, 437.
(RY 214.1)
In a conversation held Dec. 2 recalled an incident of many years earlier. Early in December heard voices in the night season, crying: “Advance! Advance!” Longed to be active, but realized her waning strength. Her prayer of December 26. Life Sketches of Ellen G. White, 441.
(RY 214.2)
1915
Sabbath, Feb. 13, met with the accident that hastened her death; fell as she was entering her study, sustaining a fracture of the left femur.—Pacific Union Recorder, February 25, 1915. March 17 E.G.W. was visited by a number of leading workers; she was “pleased to meet these old friends.” March 31, on W.C.W.’s return from Loma Linda, when he asked how she was feeling, she responded, “I am getting along pretty well—in rather a hard way.”—Pacific Union Recorder, April 15, 1915.
(RY 214.3)
The end to this great life came at 3:40 o’clock Friday afternoon, July 16, when Ellen White fell asleep in Jesus, “as quietly and peacefully as a weary child going to her rest.”— Pur July 22, 1915. Gospel Workers (new and revised edition) and Life Sketches of Ellen G. White were published in 1915.
(RY 214.4)