Yes, Ellen White does speak about angels "waiting" outside or nearby in several contexts. Here are some key points from her writings: - At the gates of the city of God, "an innumerable company of angels await His coming" (referring to Christ's return to heaven) (SJ 170.3, SJ 170.5). - Angels are described as waiting to welcome Jesus as He ascended after His resurrection, but He asked them to wait while He comforted His disciples (DA 832.1; 6T 309.3; GW 517.1; SJ 169.4). - Angels are also depicted as waiting for the command from God to deliver or protect His people, especially in times of trouble (GC88 630.2). - In a more general sense, Ellen White writes that "heavenly angels have long been waiting for human agents—the members of the church—to co-operate with them in the great work to be done" (9T 46.3). - She also describes angels as being stationed around God's people, waiting for the word of their Commander to intervene on their behalf (GC88 630.2). In summary, Ellen White often uses the imagery of angels waiting—whether at the gates of heaven, near God's people, or for divine permission—to illustrate their readiness to serve, protect, and minister according to God's will. If you are looking for a specific story or context (such as angels waiting outside a particular place or event), please clarify, and I can search more specifically. References: - White, E. G. (1896). The Story of Jesus (SJ), pp. 170.3, 170.5. - White, E. G. (1898). The Desire of Ages (DA), p. 832.1. - White, E. G. (1900). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 6 (6T), p. 309.3. - White, E. G. (1915). Gospel Workers (GW), p. 517.1. - White, E. G. (1888). The Great Controversy (GC88), p. 630.2. - White, E. G. (1909). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 9 (9T), p. 46.3.