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    Conclusion

    We have examined the primary statements of James and Ellen White in which the words are used: “The Bible and the Bible alone.” We have quoted from other of the pioneers. In summary we may observe:PBORWEW 19.2

    1. That at no time was this phrase employed to exclude the binding obligation to respond to the visions as light which God has given to His people.

    2. That in most instances the words are employed in the setting of contrasting the teachings of God’s Word with tradition or man’s theories or a false Sabbath, etc.

    3. In several cases the words are used in defining our position on the visions with the explanation that to follow the Bible enjoins the acceptance of the Spirit of Prophecy as binding upon all who accept God’s Word which forecasts the appearance of this gift in the last days.

    4. That through the visions God has led us to a correct understanding of His word and has taught us and will continue to do so. Further we must ever recognize our obligation to accept this leading of God.

    Time relationships are not observed in the statements. The positions set forth near the close of Ellen White’s life are in no way different than those presented in the initial statements of the 1840’s and 1850’s.PBORWEW 20.1

    Ellen White arose early on the morning of November 22, 1910, and made her way to her writing room at Elmshaven. She lit the lamp, kindled a fire on the open hearth and then had a season of prayer. She sat down to write, and in her writings that morning penned the words:PBORWEW 20.2

    “The Lord has given me much light that I want the people to have; for there is instruction that the Lord has given me for His people. It is light that they should have, line upon line, and precept upon precept, here a little and there a little. This is now to come before the people, because it has been given to correct specious errors and to specify what is truth. The Lord has revealed many things pointing out the truth, thus saying, This is the way, walk ye in it.”Letter 127, 1910 Published in Messenger to the Remnant, p. 82.PBORWEW 20.3

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