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Ellen White's Moderate Positions

James White explained the moderate positions they held. He embodied this in his report from the Kansas camp meeting:

Nathaniel and Anna came into the truth cautiously yet understandingly. They weighed the evidences of our position, and conscientiously decided for the truth.

[ Note.—As reported in 1915, the following positions of trust were held by some of those in that company at Basel, Switzerland:

“This question is not involved in any uncertainty whatever. Her teaching is clear, and the influence of her life has been positive.

The impact of the discussions and Ellen White's firm position were reflected in the resolutions passed at the session, two of which read:

Why, I ask you, are men who have not brought self into subjection allowed to stand in important positions of truth and handle sacred things? ...

In defense of her unprecedented action, she declared: “I considered that the advantages of this location authorized me to speak positively regarding this matter” ( Letter 247, 1905 ).

The only response was, “Recant, recant.” The Reformer showed that his position was sustained by the Scriptures, and firmly declared that he could not renounce the truth.

The name Seventh-day Adventists was proposed as a simple name and one expressive of our faith and position. After some further remarks, Brother Hewitt offered the following resolution: