by Arthur L. White 

Question: Is Mrs. White the only one through whom God will speak to the remnant church through the Spirit of Prophecy, or may we look for another to fill that office? ASM 1.1

Answer: The question of possible future manifestations of the gift of prophecy in the remnant church was one of interest at the time of Mrs. White’s death. In fact, on several occasions during the last few years of her life Mrs. White, while visiting with our workers or in writing, spoke of her advancing age and the likely termination of her lifework. ASM 1.2

Under these circumstances it was natural that inquiry should be made of her as to the future—“Would there be another special messenger? Would God speak to His people again through someone of His choice as He had spoken through her?” ASM 1.3

In response to such inquiries Mrs. White invariably stated that the Lord had not given her light in regard to the future manifestations of the prophetic gift. She often added words of assurance that the light which had been given would guide and guard the church after her death. ASM 1.4