"Those movements were either wrong and a complete delusion, or they were under the special providence of God, and, as a whole right"
"Is it not perfect folly to glory in the distinguishing name of Adventists, then turn round and curse the very means that made them a distinct people?"
"If it be right for any people to claim the name of "Adventists" certainly that class who have given up the strong points of the original advent faith as taught by Wm. Miller ... should be the very last to claim the name of Adventists!"
James White, The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, April 18, 1854, vol. V, nr. 13.