Here are important statements from Ellen White's writings that connect the latter rain with Bible references: 1. **Zechariah 9:12; 10:1** — “Ask ye of the Lord rain in the time of the latter rain; so the Lord shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.” - Ellen White: “The outpouring of the Spirit in the days of the apostles was ‘the former rain,’ and glorious was the result. But the latter rain will be more abundant.” (8T 21.2) 2. **Hosea 6:3; Joel 2:23; Acts 2:17, 21** — “Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord; his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.” - Ellen White: “The ‘latter rain’ will be given at its close, for the ripening of the harvest... ‘Be glad then, ye children of Zion... for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain.’” (GC88 611.1) 3. **Joel 2:23; Zechariah 10:1** — “He will cause to come down ... the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain.” - Ellen White: “This outpouring of the Spirit is likened to the falling of the latter rain; and it is for this added power that Christians are to send their petitions to the Lord of the harvest ‘in the time of the latter rain.’” (AA 55.1) 4. **Acts 2:17, 18** — “And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh...” - Ellen White: “The ‘Former Rain’ was given on the day of Pentecost... The ‘Latter Rain’ is coming to ripen the golden harvest for the garner of God.” (3SG 19.2) 5. **Acts 3:19, 20** — “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out... when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; and he shall send Jesus.” - Ellen White: “The prophecies which were fulfilled in the outpouring of the former rain at the opening of the gospel, are again to be fulfilled in the latter rain at its close.” (GC 611.3) 6. **Deuteronomy 11:13-15** — “If ye shall hearken diligently... I will give you the rain of your land in his due season, the first rain and the latter rain...” - Ellen White: “The promise of abundance of rain had been given on condition of obedience.” (PK 135.4) 7. **Joel 2:23** — “The outpouring of the Spirit in apostolic days was the ‘former rain,’ and glorious was the result. But the ‘latter rain’ will be more abundant.” (DA 827.2) 8. **Early Writings 271.2** — “It is the latter rain, the refreshing from the presence of the Lord, the loud cry of the third angel.” These statements show that Ellen White consistently connects the latter rain with specific Bible promises and prophecies, emphasizing its role in the final outpouring of the Holy Spirit to prepare God’s people for the end times. **References:** - Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8, p. 21.2 (8T 21.2) - Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy (1888), p. 611.1 (GC88 611.1) - Ellen G. White, The Acts of the Apostles, p. 55.1 (AA 55.1) - Ellen G. White, Spiritual Gifts, vol. 3, p. 19.2 (3SG 19.2) - Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, p. 611.3 (GC 611.3) - Ellen G. White, Prophets and Kings, p. 135.4 (PK 135.4) - Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 827.2 (DA 827.2) - Ellen G. White, Early Writings, p. 271.2 (EW 271.2) If you need more details on any of these statements, feel free to ask!