Vivid View Revealing Perils

Another illustration of this character is presented. Mrs. White was at one time a guest at the home of one of our church members, but early during her stay she arose one morning at four o’clock to write out “some things presented” to her during the night. We quote from her account.EGWMR 10.9

“The angel of God said, ‘Follow me.’ I seemed to be in a room in a rude building, and there were several young men playing cards. They seemed to be very intent upon the amusement in which they were engaged and were so engrossed that they did not seem to notice that anyone had entered the room. There were young girls present observing the players, and words were spoken not of the most refined order. There was a spirit and influence that were sensibly felt in that room that was not of a character calculated to purify and uplift the mind and ennoble the character.EGWMR 10.10

“I inquired, ‘Who are these and what does this scene represent?’EGWMR 10.11

“The word was spoken, ‘Wait.’EGWMR 10.12

“I had another representation. There was the imbibing of the liquid poison, and the words and actions under its influence were anything but favorable for serious thoughts, clear perception in business lines, pure morals, and the uplifting of the participants.EGWMR 10.13

“I asked again, ‘Who are these?’EGWMR 10.14

“The answer came, ‘A portion of the family where you are visiting. The great adversary of souls, the great enemy of God and man, the head of principalities and powers, and the ruler of the darkness of this world is presiding here tonight. Satan and his angels are leading on with his temptations these poor souls to their own ruin.’”—E. G. White Letter 1, 1893.EGWMR 10.15

In connection with these scenes Mrs. White heard the young men called by name as the heavenly visitor pointed out the dangers of card playing, gambling, and drinking. Much was said by the angel, which Mrs. White repeated in her earnest appeal to this family, as she placed before them that which had been revealed to her in this vivid way.EGWMR 10.16