The Whites Embraced Ellen's Visions

After James and Ellen were married, they continued to travel to the churches promoting the visions. They had to deal with an increasing number of believers who questioned or doubted Ellen's visions. What they desperately needed was a wealthy, mature, highly respected leader in the movement who would take their side and embrace the visions. Such a man was Joseph Bates, a wealthy retired ship captain who embraced the Millerite message. But unfortunately, from the White's perspective, he wasn't fully convinced about the legitimacy of Ellen's vision.