EGW WritingsPsalms 118

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Lt 231, 1904

19LtMs, Lt 231, 1904, par. 4

The institution is well planned, and the physicians and nurses are working disinterestedly and earnestly to bring the work on the building to completion. I wished to say to the physician, “We have a great work to do. It pleases me to see the good work you do while handling the axe and hammer and plane. You seem to be master of the situation.” The physician’s face expressed anxiety and showed a burden of thought, and I did wish to say, “This is the work that Christ did in His youth. And through it all, He did not speak an impatient word, not even when He was misunderstood. He always spoke pleasantly, and when He was blamed for being so particular about His work, He answered by words of song from the Psalms; and those who had been scolding Him found themselves uniting with Him in singing: ‘O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good; because His mercy endureth forever. Let Israel now say that His mercy endureth forever. ... Let them now that fear the Lord say that His mercy endureth forever.” “Blessed are they which keep His testimonies, and that seek Him with the whole heart.’” [Psalm 118:1, 2, 4; 119:2.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Ms 51, 1907

22LtMs, Ms 51, 1907, par. 1

I am grateful this morning for my heavenly Father’s grace and for His salvation. I open my Bible to the one hundred and eighteenth Psalm.

22LtMs, Ms 51, 1907, par. 3

“The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?” “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.” [Verses 1-5, 8, 9.]

The Upward Look

Have Faith in God, September 19

UL 276.1

The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? Psalm 118:6.

Testimony Treasures, vol. 2

Qualifications for God’s Workers

2TT 136.3

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” James 1:5. Such a promise is of more value than gold or silver. If with a humble heart you seek divine guidance in every trouble and perplexity, His word is pledged that a gracious answer will be given you. And His word can never fail. Heaven and earth may pass away, but His word will never pass away. Trust in the Lord, and you will never be confounded or ashamed. “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.” Psalm 118:8, 9.

Living by Principle

Amusements

PH048 14.1

Psalm 118:15: The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.

Radiant Religion

In the Homes of the Righteous, September 4

RRe 249.1

The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. Psalm 118:15.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)

Ms 1a, 1890

6LtMs, Ms 1a, 1890, par. 8

The present is a solemn, fearful time for the church. The angels are already girded, awaiting the mandate of God to pour their vials of wrath upon the world. Destroying angels are taking up the work of vengeance, for the Spirit of God is gradually withdrawing from the world. Satan is also mustering his forces of evil, going forth “unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world,” to gather them under his banner, to be trained for “the battle of that great day of God Almighty.” [Revelation 16:14.] Satan is to make most powerful efforts for the mastery in the last great conflict. Fundamental principles will be brought out, and decisions made in regard to them. Skepticism is prevailing everywhere. Ungodliness abounds. The faith of individual members of the church will be tested as though there were not another person in the world. “Who will render to every man according to his deeds: to them who by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life; but unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish, upon every son of man that doeth evil, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile; but glory, honor, and peace to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile; for there is no respect of persons with God.” [Romans 2:6-11.] We claim to have faith, but O, how feeble! “The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.” [Psalm 118:16.] “The haughtiness of men shall be made low; and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.” [Isaiah 2:17.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)

Lt 188, 1898

13LtMs, Lt 188, 1898, par. 1

I have been improving in health and yet I am not strong, but I am thankful that we have a God in whom we can trust. I can say to you, The Lord Jesus is the mighty Healer. Just lay hold of His power which is back of the promises. The Lord would have you to live and not die. Put your entire heart in this: “I shall not die, but live to declare the works of the Lord.” [Psalm 118:17.] Let your heart lean on the Healer. Tell the Lord all about the matter. He said, “These signs shall follow them that believe.” [Mark 16:17.] Expect the Lord will work miracles; hold fast, be strong, yea, be strong.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)

Lt 187, 1898

13LtMs, Lt 187, 1898, par. 3

Make up your minds: “I shall not die, but live to declare the works of the Lord.” [Psalm 118:17.] He will heal you if you come to Him in full faith and rest in His love. Be happy, be cheerful, be hopeful. Let us draw nigh and still nigher to God, in full confidence in faith. Do not let us as Seventh-day Adventists loosen faith in our Great Physician. Take right hold on the power of God: Thou hast said it, “Ask, and ye shall receive.” [John 16:24.] Pray for the Holy Spirit to be poured out upon the workers. Pray, believe, [and then] receive the miracle-working power of God for yourselves. Do not, I pray you, consider your case too hard for the Lord to handle. God help you, my brother and my sister.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Lt 5, 1902

17LtMs, Lt 5, 1902, par. 5

I have had my trials on this journey. At times I have feared that I might not live. But when to outward appearance there seemed but little hope for life, there have come to me the words, “I shall not die, but live to declare the words of the Lord. [Psalm 118:17.] You have duties to the church and messages from God to those who are in danger and working contrary to His will.” I have suffered, but my faith in God’s love is strong. Be of good courage, all of you, in the Lord.

Patriarchs and Prophets

Chapter 52—The Annual Feasts

PP 539.3

“Peace be within thy walls,
And prosperity within thy palaces.”
“Open to me the gates of righteousness:
I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord.”
“I will pay my vows unto the Lord
Now in the presence of all His people,
In the courts of the Lord’s house,
In the midst of thee, O Jerusalem,
Praise ye the Lord.” Psalm 122:7; 118:19; 116:18, 19.

From Eternity Past

Chapter 52—Annual Feasts of Rejoicing

EP 387.7

Open to me the gates of righteousness:
I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord.
Psalm 118:19

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886)

Ms 23, 1886

4LtMs, Ms 23, 1886, par. 20

Miriam, the sister of Moses that once led the women of Israel with timbrels, saying, “Sing unto the Lord, for He hath triumphed gloriously” [Exodus 15:21], the children of Israel for fifteen hundred years wove their wonderful experience into song. They chanted the grand Hebrew psalms with the same reverence and devotion which inspired the composer of the sacred melody. They exalted God; they brought their experience into history and elevated the marvelous works of God. The angels’ visits to the fathers and His revelations to the prophets were all brought into their songs, celebrating the majesty and power and wonderful works of Jehovah. At the sound of the signal trumpet and the music of the cymbals, the voices of praise and thanksgiving came from thousands of voices, “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.” Psalm 122:1, 2. In these caravans marching to the holy city, not one went empty handed. Fruits from their produce in field and garden, and offerings of every kind, were borne by the worshipers. The fairest and the choicest of everything was taken to be presented as a gift to Jehovah in the sanctuary. Devotion to God was the order of all who visited the sanctuary. This should be the case with us. When these pilgrims arrived upon the surrounding hills in sight of the holy city, they looked with reverential awe down upon the living mass of people who like themselves were winding their way to the temple. As they saw the smoke of the incense ascending and heard the trumpets of the Levites heralding the break of day, the people caught the inspiration of the hour and broke forth into sacred songs. “Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of His holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north.” Psalm 48:1. “Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.” Psalm 122:7. “Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord.” Psalm 118:19. “I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all His people, in the courts of the Lord’s house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem.” Psalm 116:18, 19. “Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek thy good.” Psalm 122:9.

Jesus, Name Above All Names

Eternal Rock, July 20

JNN 214.1

The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.—Psalm 118:22

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)

Lt 131, 1898

13LtMs, Lt 131, 1898, par. 9

This campmeeting is far exceeding our expectations. All say concerning the congregations, “It is marvelous in our eyes.” [Psalm 118:23.] Such interest, such a desire to attend the meetings during the week, is wonderful. During the holiday season in this country every attraction is presented to the people. There is horseracing and games of all kinds. Liquor drinking is at its height. But notwithstanding this, our congregations have been increasing rather than decreasing. Some come long distances, bring their lunch, and remain all day. Others remain to the afternoon and evening meetings. They seem to be hungry, starving for the truth. They say, We never heard the Scriptures presented before as we now hear them. We want to attend every meeting.

The Desire of Ages

Chapter 65—The Temple Cleansed Again

DA 592.2

After a season the priests and rulers ventured back to the temple. When the panic had abated, they were seized with anxiety to know what would be the next movement of Jesus. They expected Him to take the throne of David. Quietly returning to the temple, they heard the voices of men, women, and children praising God. Upon entering, they stood transfixed before the wonderful scene. They saw the sick healed, the blind restored to sight, and deaf receive their hearing, and the crippled leap for joy. The children were foremost in the rejoicing. Jesus had healed their maladies; He had clasped them in His arms, received their kisses of grateful affection, and some of them had fallen asleep upon His breast as He was teaching the people. Now with glad voices the children sounded His praise. They repeated the hosannas of the day before, and waved palm branches triumphantly before the Saviour. The temple echoed and re-echoed with their acclamations, “Blessed be He that cometh in the name of the Lord!” “Behold, thy King cometh unto thee; He is just, and having salvation!” Psalm 118:26; Zechariah 9:9. “Hosanna to the Son of David!”

The Faith I Live By

The Resurrection to Damnation, June 27

FLB 184.4

All are seeking to hide in the rocks, to shield themselves from the terrible glory of Him whom they once despised. And, overwhelmed and pained with His majesty and exceeding glory, they with one accord raise their voices, and with terrible distinctness exclaim, “Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.” Psalm 118:26.76Early Writings, 292.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)

Ms 110, 1899

14LtMs, Ms 110, 1899, par. 30

With heavenly light shining from His countenance Christ said, “Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?” [Matthew 21:42.] What an impression these words made upon those who heard them! If they had received Christ as the Sent of God, saying, “Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. ... Thou art my God and I will praise thee; thou art my God, I will exalt thee,” how different would have been their future. [Psalm 118:26, 28.] But they rejected Christ, and He declared, “Therefore I say unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.” [Matthew 21:43, 44.]