The idea that "camp meetings are meant to give unpopular truths" is found in several Ellen G. White books, particularly in the Testimonies for the Church and Gospel Workers. Here are some relevant references:
- Testimonies for the Church, Volume 4 (
4T 115.1): "God's ministers who advocate unpopular truth, labor excessively at these large gatherings to bear the message of mercy from a crucified Redeemer to poor fallen sinners."
- Testimonies for the Church, Volume 6 (
6T 34.1, 6T 38,
6T 44.2,
6T 45.5,
6T 74.1,
6T 87.4): These passages discuss the purpose of camp meetings, emphasizing the presentation of truth, even when it is new or unpopular.
- Gospel Workers (
GW 400.2,
GW 402.3,
GW 402.4): These sections highlight the importance of camp meetings in proclaiming the message of truth, especially in new places where it has not been heard.
The most direct statement about "unpopular truth" is found in Testimonies for the Church, Volume 4,
page 115.1.
If you need the exact quotation or more context from a specific book, please let me know!
References:
- White, E. G. (1881). Testimonies for the Church, Volume 4, p. 115.1.
- White, E. G. (1900). Testimonies for the Church, Volume 6, pp. 34.1, 38, 44.2, 45.5, 74.1, 87.4.
- White, E. G. (1915). Gospel Workers, pp. 400.2, 402.3, 402.4.