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In her early visions, Ellen White was shown the journey of the Advent people following the disappointment of 1844. She described seeing a narrow, elevated path where believers traveled toward a celestial city, guided by a light behind them and looking toward the destination at the end of the path (3SM 40). These early revelations served to confirm the biblical conclusions reached by those studying the heavenly sanctuary, helping to establish the truth of Christ's ministry during a time of great confusion (NL 4.5) (CIHS 9). The physical appearance of the Second Advent was presented to her with vivid imagery. She described the initial appearance of a small, white cloud in the distance, which grew in size and glory as it approached the earth (SH 110.2).

This cloud served as the chariot for the Son of man, who was accompanied by a vast retinue of holy angels wearing glittering crowns (SH 110.2). Throughout her ministry, she maintained a profound sense of the imminence of this event. She expressed a deep urgency regarding the work that needed to be completed, viewing the return of Christ as being very near (10MR 388.1). This perspective was often reinforced by symbolic dreams and natural phenomena, such as distinct white clouds that reminded her of the heavenly hosts who announced Christ's first advent (TA 258).

Furthermore, her writings emphasize that the Second Coming is the culmination of a process of character development. She taught that those waiting for His return should strive for Christian perfection in their own spheres, reflecting the character of God as they prepare for His appearance (PCP 55.2).

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