The phrase "let there be even war" does not appear as a direct quote in Ellen White's writings. However, she does address the concept of war—both literal and spiritual—in several places. - Ellen White frequently uses the metaphor of warfare to describe the Christian's spiritual struggle: "Our warfare is aggressive. Tremendous issues are before us, yea, and right upon us. Let our prayers ascend to God that the four angels may still hold the four winds, that they may not blow to injure or destroy until the last warning has been given to the world. Then let us work in harmony with our prayers. Let nothing lessen the force of the truth for this time. The present truth is to be our burden. The third angel's message must do its work of separating from the churches a people who will take their stand on the platform of eternal truth." (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6, p. 61.2) - She also discusses the literal hardships and moral challenges of war: "Principle is always exacting. Our country claims of fathers and mothers, their sons, the brothers, the husbands, to be given up, to leave their homes for the field of carnage and bloodshed. ... And all this severe experience is in consequence of sin. There is an enemy to meet, an enemy to be resisted; enemies of our country will destroy her peace and bring disaster and ruin, unless they are overcome. 'Conquer or die' is the motto." (Gospel Workers [1892], p. 198.3) - On the spiritual side, she urges unity and vigilance: "I saw that the strong hand of the enemy is set against the work, and the help and strength of every one who loves the cause of truth, should be enlisted; and great interest manifested by them to uphold the hands of those who advocate the truth. And by steady watch-care, shut out the enemy. All should stand as one, united in this work. Every energy of their soul should be awake; for what is done must be done quickly." (Experience and Views, 1854, p. 38.2) - She also references the ongoing conflict between good and evil: "Between the forces for good and the hosts of evil He expects all, laymen as well as ministers, to take part. All who have enlisted as His soldiers are to render faithful service as minutemen, with a keen sense of the responsibility resting upon them individually." (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, p. 116.2) In summary, Ellen White does not advocate for war for its own sake, but she recognizes both the reality of physical conflict due to sin and the necessity of spiritual warfare in the Christian life. Her emphasis is on readiness, unity, and faithfulness in the face of both literal and spiritual battles. References: - White, E. G. (1900). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6, p. 61.2. - White, E. G. (1892). Gospel Workers, p. 198.3. - White, E. G. (1854). Experience and Views, p. 38.2. - White, E. G. (1909). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, p. 116.2.