Phenomena in Vision Scriptural

That there was a supernatural power connected with the visions of Ellen Harmon cannot be gainsaid. There are hundreds of witnesses who have testified to having seen certain physical phenomena during these occasions. Some of these are strikingly parallel to those mentioned in Scripture. Thus the apostle Paul, referring to his own experience, says:AGP 272.2

“I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) … how that he was caught up into Paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not possible for a man to utter.” 2 Corinthians 12:1-4, margin.

So Ellen Harmon, who later became Mrs. Ellen G. White, while in vision was entirely unconscious of everything about her. That at times she seemed to be viewing heavenly scenes was evident to those present, for she would describe that which she was viewing. At such times, after returning to consciousness, the world seemed dark, as if she had been in celestial glory.AGP 272.3

Another striking manifestation of supernatural power was the fact that during the visions, though they might last for hours, there was absolutely no respiration, even though words were spoken. So, says Daniel, speaking of himself while in vision, “There remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.” Daniel 10:17.AGP 273.1

Immediately following these words is the statement:AGP 273.2

“Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me.” Verse 18.

So, in a number of Mrs. White’s visions, there were manifestations of great strength. In fact, in a vision given to her at her own home in Portland, she picked up the large family Bible, weighing over eighteen pounds, and held it on her extended left hand for approximately half an hour.AGP 273.3