EGW WritingsIsaiah 48

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896)

Lt 81, 1896

11LtMs, Lt 81, 1896, par. 33

“I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners. I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace to him that is afar off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord, and I will heal him. But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” [Verses 18-21.] “Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the Lord, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness.” “Yea, thou heardest not; yea, thou knewest not; yea, from that time that thine ear was not opened: for I knew that thou wouldst deal very treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the womb.” [Isaiah 48:1, 8.] “Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people; for all the earth is mine: and ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation.” [Exodus 19:5, 6.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896)

Lt 164, 1896

11LtMs, Lt 164, 1896, par. 7

The chapters we were reading in course were in Isaiah. He read with us, and the very portions of Scripture which specified his sin was read by himself. We thought we would give him every chance to make the application to his own case and this might awaken in him a remorse, but it did not seem to have the least influence. He did that night—after we labored with him a long while and then left him with Brother Rousseau and Brother Prescott—confess his sins of vileness, and the conditions were plainly stated, if he would break away at once, and return to New Zealand, we would furnish him money. But he said positively he would not go to New Zealand.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)

Lt 132, 1898

13LtMs, Lt 132, 1898, par. 26

God chooses His workers from all classes of people, and imbues them with His own spirit. So it was in ancient times. The men and women of God’s selection were of intense earnestness, full of zeal. The last books of the Old Testament show us workers taken from the laborers in the field. Others were men of high ability and extensive learning, but the Lord gave them visions and messages. These men of the Old Testament spoke of the things transpiring in their day, and Daniel, Isaiah, and Ezekiel not only spoke of things that concerned them as present truth, but their sight reached down to the future, and to what should occur in these last days.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 14, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 14, 1901, par. 25

The forty-eighth chapter of Isaiah is an illustration of the experience of the publishing institutions. “Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last. ... I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him; I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous. Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I; and now the Lord God, and his Spirit hath sent me. Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadest thee by the way that thou shouldest go. O that thou hadst hearkened unto my commandments! Then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.” [Verses 12, 15-18.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Ms 27, 1902

17LtMs, Ms 27, 1902, par. 27

The forty-eighth chapter of Isaiah contains much for us to consider. It is necessary that we study it carefully, and especially verses nine to eleven: “For my name’s sake I will defer mine anger, and for my praise I will refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off. Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it; for how should my name be polluted. And I will not give my glory to another. ... Come ye near unto me; hear ye this: I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I; and now the Lord God, and his Spirit, hath sent me. Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go. O, that thou hadst harkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.” [Verses 9-11, 16-18.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)

Ms 129, 1908

23LtMs, Ms 129, 1908, par. 5

I am to warn our people, Give the enemies no opportunity to be furnished by you with questioning doubts of the work the Lord is doing through the testimonies. God has not laid on any man this subject. The great subject now is the commandments of God. I was referred to Isaiah, chapters 48, 51, 52, 58 and 60. These chapters should stir the souls of the people. Carry these things in your mind, and seek the Lord and work the works so essential to be done. But give not yourselves into the hands of the enemy, for you have not that spiritual strength that you need.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 25 (1910 - 1915)

Ms 66, 1910

25LtMs, Ms 66, 1910, par. 2

Let us gird on the armor, and let there be no delay in the Lord’s work because of a lack of means. Our workers are to turn their attention to the cities, and our lay members who have means must remember that upon them rests the responsibility of helping to do this work without delay. Brethren, sisters, reconsecrate yourselves now. For the past twenty years messages have been coming to us as a people, pointing out the need of proclaiming the message throughout the world. By brethren and sisters, will you now do your appointed work, that you may be in harmony with the Lord God and with Christ, His only begotten Son. I beg of our people to resist the temptation that Satan offers them to enter into commercial enterprises and to invest their means in the Lord’s work. This Satan is trying to lead men and women to do. The 48th, 49th, 50th, 51st, and 52nd chapters of Isaiah were presented to me as showing the work that is to be done. Study, study these chapters. Carefully read and study them, and ask the Lord for a willingness to do His bidding.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Ms 44, 1904

19LtMs, Ms 44, 1904, par. 5

All who search the Scriptures with humility of heart will be taught of God. “Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the Lord, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness. For they call themselves [of] the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; the Lord of hosts is His name. I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of my mouth; and I showed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass.” [Isaiah 48:1-3.]

19LtMs, Ms 44, 1904, par. 6

Read the whole of this chapter—the forty-eighth of Isaiah. It has been pointed out to me as a representation of the true condition of those who, though they have had the truth line upon line, precept upon precept, have refused to hear and receive the testimonies of warning that God has given. They have hindered the work and cause of God with representation, falsehood, and heresy, and when the Spirit of God has spoken, they have said, “It is naught, it is naught.” [Proverbs 20:14.]

19LtMs, Ms 44, 1904, par. 7

“Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass; I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; lest thou shouldest say, Mine idol hath done them, and my graven image, and my molten image hath commanded them. Thou hast heard, see all this; and will ye not declare it? I have showed thee new things from this time, even hidden things, and thou didst not know them. ... Yea, thou heardest not; yea, thou knewest not; yea, from that time that thine ear was not opened, for I knew that thou wouldst deal very treacherously.” [Isaiah 48:4-6, 8.]

19LtMs, Ms 44, 1904, par. 8

“For My name’s sake will I defer Mine anger, for My praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off. ... For Mine own sake, even for Mine own, will I do it; for how should My name be polluted? And I will not give My glory to another. Hearken unto Me, O Jacob and Israel, My called; I am He; I am the first, I also am the last.” [Verses 9, 11, 12.]

This Day With God

Obstinacy—Barrier to All Improvement, December 8

TDG 351.1

I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass. Isaiah 48:4.

From Splendor to Shadow

God Will Accept Unworthy Sinners

SS 167.5

Many who were wholly unacquainted with God’s attributes were yet to behold the glory of the divine character. For the purpose of making plain His merciful designs He kept sending His prophets with the message, “Turn ye again now everyone from his evil way.” Jeremiah 25:5. “For My name’s sake,” He declared through Isaiah, “will I defer Mine anger, and for My praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.” Isaiah 48:9.

The Review and Herald

March 25, 1915

RH March 25, 1915, par. 8

The inhabitants of Judah were all undeserving, yet God would not give them up. By them his name was to be exalted among the heathen. Many who were wholly unacquainted with his attributes, were yet to behold the glory of the divine character. It was for his name’s sake that he kept sending his servants the prophets with the message, “Turn ye again now every one from his evil way.” Jeremiah 25:5. “For my name’s sake,” he declared through Isaiah, “will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.... For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another.” Isaiah 48:9-11.

Prophets and Kings

Chapter 26—“Behold Your God!”

PK 319.1

The inhabitants of Judah were all undeserving, yet God would not give them up. By them His name was to be exalted among the heathen. Many who were wholly unacquainted with His attributes were yet to behold the glory of the divine character. It was for the purpose of making plain His merciful designs that He kept sending His servants the prophets with the message, “Turn ye again now everyone from his evil way.” Jeremiah 25:5. “For My name’s sake,” He declared through Isaiah, “will I defer Mine anger, and for My praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.” “For Mine own sake, even for Mine own sake, will I do it: for how should My name be polluted? and I will not give My glory unto another.” Isaiah 48:9, 11.

Manuscript Releases, vol. 17 [Nos. 1236-1300]

Qualifications of Workers

[Isaiah 48:9-13, 17, 18, quoted.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)

Ms 53, 1903

18LtMs, Ms 53, 1903, par. 10

“For My name’s sake will I defer Mine anger, and for My praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off. Behold I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. For Mine own sake, even for Mine own sake will I do it: for how should My name be polluted? and I will not give My glory unto another. Hearken unto Me, O Jacob and Israel, My called; I am He; I am the first, I also am the last. Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and My right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.” [Isaiah 48:9-13.]

18LtMs, Ms 53, 1903, par. 11

“Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadest thee by the way that thou shouldest go. O that thou hadst hearkened to My commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.” [Verses 17, 18.]

This Day With God

Light Out of Darkness, December 5

TDG 348.1

Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. Isaiah 48:10.

To Be Like Jesus

Valuable Objects in Nature Are Pruned or Refined, August 20

BLJ 246.1

Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. Isaiah 48:10, NKJV.

Homeward Bound

Refinement in the Home, September 24

HB 293.1

Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.—Isaiah 48:10.

The Ministry of Healing

The Creation of the Earth

MH 414.4

“I form the light, and create darkness: ...
I the Lord do all these things....
I have made the earth,
And created man upon it:
I, even My hands, have stretched out the heavens,
And all their host have I commanded.”
“When I call unto them, they stand up together.” Isaiah 45:7-12; 48:13.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Ms 14, 1902

17LtMs, Ms 14, 1902, par. 1

“Come near unto me, hear ye this: I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I; and now the Lord God, and His Spirit, hath sent me. Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.” If we would but trust the Lord and allow Him to lead us, we should see His salvation! “O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandment! Then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.” [Isaiah 48:16-18.]

17LtMs, Ms 14, 1902, par. 2

“Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, with a voice of singing declare ye, tell this, utter it even to the end of the earth; say ye, The Lord hath redeemed his servant Jacob. And they thirsted not when he led them through the deserts; he caused the waters to flow out of the rock for them; he clave the rock also, and the waters gushed out.” [Verses 20, 21.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Lt 118, 1901

16LtMs, Lt 118, 1901, par. 7

“Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the Lord thy God, which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go. O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! Then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.” [Isaiah 48:17.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Lt 183, 1902

17LtMs, Lt 183, 1902, par. 19

“Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the Lord thy God, which teacheth thee to profit, which leadest thee by the way which thou shouldest go.” [Isaiah 48:17.] Will you not say from this time, “My Father, Thou art the guide of my youth”? [Jeremiah 3:4.] “Thou shalt guide me with Thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.” “This is our God forever; He will be our guide even unto death.” [Psalm 73:24; 48:14.] “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” [Proverbs 3:6.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)

Lt 11, 1903

18LtMs, Lt 11, 1903, par. 19

I have been given words for you that I wish you to engrave upon your heart: “The meek will He guide in judgment, and the meek will He teach His way.” “I will instruct thee, and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go; I will guide thee with Mine eye.” [Psalm 25:9; 32:8.] “Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, I am the Lord thy God, which teacheth thee to profit, which leadest thee by the way that thou shouldest go.” [Isaiah 48:17.] “The secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him, and He shall show them His covenant.” [Psalm 25:14.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 10 (1895)

Lt 82, 1895

10LtMs, Lt 82, 1895, par. 32

Surrender yourself to God, saying, “Here, Lord, I give myself away; ‘tis all that I can do. I will not be found in disobedience to Thy law, for that would place me in the enemy’s ranks; I should be strengthening the apostate’s influence and power, and my example would be against Christ, against the law of God. I should bind myself up with the disobedient, the unthankful and unholy.” “Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the Lord thy God, who teacheth thee to profit, who leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go. O that thou hadst hearkened unto my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.” [Isaiah 48:17, 18.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)

Lt 85a, 1899

14LtMs, Lt 85a, 1899, par. 10

“Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadest thee by the way which thou shouldest go. O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! Then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.” [Isaiah 48:17, 18.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)

Lt 85, 1899

14LtMs, Lt 85, 1899, par. 13

The Lord makes every difference between the obedient and the disobedient. “Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the holy One of Israel, I am the Lord God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadest thee by the way which thou shouldest go. O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! Then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.” [Isaiah 48:17, 18.] “But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. That according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.” [1 Corinthians 1:30, 31.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Lt 180, 1902

17LtMs, Lt 180, 1902, par. 23

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not to thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” [Proverbs 3:5, 6.] “Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the Lord thy God, which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go. O that thou hadst hearkened to My commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.” [Isaiah 48:17, 18.]

Gospel Workers (1892/1893 ed.)

Duties and Privileges of the Christian Laborer

GW92 466.1

I beseech you, do not withhold yourselves from God. The moment you surrender yourselves wholly to him, in simple faith, Jesus accepts you, and encircles you in his arms of love. He holds you more firmly than you can grasp him. Come to the light, and triumph in God. Then shall your peace be as a river, and your “righteousness as the waves of the sea.” [Isaiah 48:18.]

Lift Him Up

In the School of Christ, May 28

LHU 162.1

O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea. Isaiah 48:18.

LHU 162.5

The yoke is placed upon the oxen to aid them in drawing the load, to lighten the burden. So with the yoke of Christ. When our will is swallowed up in the will of God, and we use His gifts to bless others, we shall find life’s burden light. He who walks in the way of God’s commandments is walking in company with Christ, and in His love the heart is at rest. When Moses prayed, “Shew me now thy way, that I may know thee,” the Lord answered him, “My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.” And through the prophets the message was given, “Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest to your souls” (Exodus 33:13, 14; Jeremiah 6:16). And He says, “O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea” (Isaiah 48:18) (The Desire of Ages, 330, 331).

Manuscript Releases, vol. 20 [Nos. 1420-1500]

MR No. 1485—School to Start Small; Have Faith; Do Not Overwork

20MR 311.6

Christ has come very near to me in my great weakness and failing voice. I am now changed for the better, healthwise, but in my greatest feebleness I have been uplifted and comforted. Once I thought I must almost be in heaven. I seemed to be encircled in the arms of Jesus Christ as if He were carrying me and all my burdens. My peace has often been as a river, and the righteousness thereof as the waves of the sea. [Isaiah 48:18.]

The Desire of Ages

Chapter 34—The Invitation

DA 331.1

The yoke is placed upon the oxen to aid them in drawing the load, to lighten the burden. So with the yoke of Christ. When our will is swallowed up in the will of God, and we use His gifts to bless others, we shall find life’s burden light. He who walks in the way of God’s commandments is walking in company with Christ, and in His love the heart is at rest. When Moses prayed, “Show me now Thy way, that I may know Thee,” the Lord answered him, “My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.” And through the prophets the message was given, “Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.” Exodus 33:13, 14; Jeremiah 6:16. And He says, “O that thou hadst hearkened to My commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.” Isaiah 48:18.

From Here to Forever

The Fatal Error

HF 177.3

The fatal error which wrought such woe for France was the ignoring of this one great truth: true freedom lies within the proscriptions of the law of God. “O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.” Isaiah 48:18. Those who will not read the lesson from the Book of God are bidden to read it in history.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 20 (1905)

Lt 227, 1905

20LtMs, Lt 227, 1905, par. 13

In that great day when every work passes in review before God, what will your record be? O what is there in your life to bring the overcomer’s reward? O Frank, what record are you making in the heavenly courts? Life with us all should be an earnest effort to gain a worthy end. But you are today filled with conceited deception. Shall Satan succeed in the game that he is playing for your life? Before you take a step further, will you not, for your soul’s sake, consider and retrace your steps? It is not yet too late for wrongs to be righted. “O that thou hadst harkened to My commandments! Then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.” [Isaiah 48:18.]

The Great Controversy

Chapter 15—The Bible and the French Revolution

GC 285.2

The fatal error which wrought such woe for the inhabitants of France was the ignoring of this one great truth: that true freedom lies within the proscriptions of the law of God. “O that thou hadst hearkened to My commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.” “There is no peace, saith the Lord, unto the wicked.” “But whoso hearkeneth unto Me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.” Isaiah 48:18, 22; Proverbs 1:33.

The Great Controversy (1888 ed.)

Chapter 15—The Bible and the French Revolution

GC88 285.2

The fatal error which wrought such woe for the inhabitants of France was the ignoring of this one great truth: that true freedom lies within the proscriptions of the law of God. “O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea.” “There is no peace, saith the Lord, unto the wicked.” “But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.” [Isaiah 48:18, 22; Proverbs 1:33.]

Patriarchs and Prophets

Chapter 37—The Smitten Rock

PP 411.2

It was Christ, by the power of His word, that caused the refreshing stream to flow for Israel. “They drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.” 1 Corinthians 10:4. He was the source of all temporal as well as spiritual blessings. Christ, the true Rock, was with them in all their wanderings. “They thirsted not when He led them through the deserts: He caused the waters to flow out of the rock for them; He clave the rock also, and the waters gushed out.” “They ran in the dry places like a river.” Isaiah 48:21; Psalm 105:41.

That I May Know Him

The Smitten Rock, January 17

TMK 23.3

It was Christ, by the power of His word, that caused the refreshing stream to flow for Israel. “They drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ” (1 Corinthians 10:4). He was the source of all temporal as well as spiritual blessings. Christ, the true Rock, was with them in all their wanderings. “They thirsted not when he led them through the deserts: he caused the waters to flow out of the rock for them.” “They ran in the dry places like a river” (Isaiah 48:21; Psalm 105:41).

From Eternity Past

Chapter 37—Moses Fails on the Border of Canaan

EP 289.2

It was Christ that caused the refreshing stream to flow for Israel. “They drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.” 1 Corinthians 10:4. He was the source of all temporal as well as spiritual blessings. “They thirsted not when He led them through the deserts: He caused the waters to flow out of the rock for them: He clave the rock also, and the waters gushed out.” “They ran in the dry places like a river.” Isaiah 48:21; Psalm 105:41.

Jesus, Name Above All Names

True Rock, June 21

JNN 184.3

It was Christ, by the power of His word, that caused the refreshing stream to flow for Israel. “They drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ” (1 Corinthians 10:4). He was the source of all temporal as well as spiritual blessings. Christ, the true Rock, was with them in all their wanderings. “They thirsted not when He led them through the deserts: He caused the waters to flow out of the rock for them; He clave the rock also, and the waters gushed out.” “They ran in the dry places like a river” (Isaiah 48:21; Psalm 105:41).

Manuscript Releases, vol. 12 [Nos. 921-999]

MR No. 970—Jesus—Our Righteousness, Example, and Partner

12MR 236.3

God presents before us two classes. For the one—the wicked—He says, “There is no peace” [Isaiah 48:22]. Of the other, “Great peace have they that love thy law: and nothing shall offend them” [Psalm 119:165]. Of that law He says, “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward” [Psalm 19:7-11]. We should deem our service for God a pleasure, and should make it the expression of our love for Him.

That I May Know Him

The Rest Christ Offers, April 24

TMK 120.5

God presents to the world two classes. For the one—the wicked—He says, “There is no peace” (Isaiah 48:22). Of the other, “Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them” (Psalm 119:165)....

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Ms 20, 1897

12LtMs, Ms 20, 1897, par. 18

God presents before us two classes. For the one, the wicked, He says, “There is no peace.” [Isaiah 48:22.] Of the other, “Great peace have they that love thy law, and nothing can offend them.” [Psalm 119:165.] Of that law he says, “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.” [Psalm 19:7-11.] We should deem our service for God a pleasure, and should make it the expression of our love for Him.