EGW WritingsPsalms 128

Jesus, Name Above All Names

Unerring Pattern, May 8

JNN 139.2

If there was ever a people in need of constantly increasing light from heaven, it is the people that, in this time of peril, God has called to be the depositaries of His holy law and to vindicate His character before the world. Those to whom has been committed a trust so sacred must be spiritualized, elevated, vitalized, by the truths they profess to believe.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 20 (1905)

Lt 19, 1905

20LtMs, Lt 19, 1905, par. 6

Young men, be sure to bring the strictest fidelity into all that you do. “Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord, and walketh in His ways.” [Psalm 128:1.] Remember that every word you speak, every deed you do is passing sentence for or against you. Those who suppose that by deception they can obtain advantages for themselves are incurring fearful loss. Unless this sin is repented of and pardoned, they can never enter heaven. The Lord will declare to them, “I know you not.” [Matthew 25:12.] They may urge the good things they have done, but Christ says, “Depart from Me, ye that work iniquity.” [Matthew 7:23.]

20LtMs, Lt 19, 1905, par. 13

Let those connected with the institutions in Washington keep the way of the Lord. Let them not defile their workings with covetousness. Let no one engaged in this important work do anything that would bear witness against him as a Christian. “We all, with open face beholding as in a glass of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” [2 Corinthians 3:18.] “Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord, that walketh in His ways; for thou shalt eat the labor of thine hands. Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.” “Commit thy ways unto the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” [Psalm 128:1, 2; 37:5.]

Christ Triumphant

Every Temptation Resisted Is a Precious Victory, July 10

CTr 198.1

Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Psalm 128:1, 2.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Ms 23, 1897

12LtMs, Ms 23, 1897, par. 25

God declares, “Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord, and that walketh in his ways.” “Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.” [Psalm 128:1, 2.] Here is the condition. God has made the promise. He calls to all. Will you hear His voice? Sin not against the Holy Spirit.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 20 (1905)

Lt 188, 1905

20LtMs, Lt 188, 1905, par. 16

Satan is the arch deceiver. The results to us of accepting his temptations are worse than any loss that can be realized, yes, worse than death itself. Those who purchase success at the fearful price of submission to the will of Satan will find that they have made a hard bargain. Everything in Satan’s trade is secured at a high price. The advantages he presents are a fearful, deceptive mirage. The promised high hopes he holds out are secured at the loss of things that are good and holy and pure. Let Satan always be confounded by the words, “It is written.” “Blessed is everyone that feareth the Lord, and that walketh in His ways; for thou shalt eat the labor of thy hands; happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.” [Psalm 128:1, 2.]

Conflict and Courage

One Man’s Sin, April 23

CC 119.6

It is better to die than to sin; better to want than to defraud; better to hunger than to lie. Let all who are tempted meet Satan with the words: “Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee” (Psalm 128:1, 2).34Testimonies for the Church 4:493-495.

Manuscript Releases, vol. 14 [Nos. 1081-1135]

MR No. 1099—An Appeal to Surrender; Resistance to the Holy Spirit at Minneapolis

14MR 105.2

You have another life to sustain than that which is nourished by temporal bread. You have a soul to look to carefully lest it shall be lost forever. You are to receive every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God, and feed upon that word, which is the bread of life and the water of life. Jesus calls it His flesh and His blood. “Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in His ways. For thou shalt eat the labor of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee” [Psalm 128:1, 2].

The Ellen G. White 1888 Materials

An Appeal to Surrender; Resistance to the Holy Spirit at Minneapolis

1888 1064.2

You have another life to sustain than that which is nourished by temporal bread. You have a soul to look to carefully lest it shall be lost forever. You are to receive every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God, and feed upon that word, which is the bread of life and the water of life. Jesus calls it His flesh and His blood. “Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in His ways. For thou shalt eat the labor of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee” (Psalm 128:1, 2).

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 3 (1876 - 1882)

Lt 5, 1879

3LtMs, Lt 5, 1879, par. 7

You do not show in your business life the reality and genuineness of your religion. Satan says to you, “Do not be overscrupulous in regard to honor or honesty. Look out sharply for your own interest, and do not be whimsical in regard to notions of generosity and honor.” Although you should deny yourself, even to want and hunger and death, do not commit a dishonest act. “Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord, that walketh in His ways; for thou shalt eat the labor of thy hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.” [Psalm 128:1, 2.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 5 (1887-1888)

Lt 46, 1888

5LtMs, Lt 46, 1888, par. 12

There is a heaven to win, a hell to shun. “Be not deceived; God is not mocked.” [Galatians 6:7.] “Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord, that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labor of thine hand. Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.” [Psalm 128:1, 2.] “A son honors his faither, and a servant his master. If then I be a father, where is mine honor? and if I be a master, where is my fear? Saith the Lord of hosts. ... If ye offer the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? and if ye offer the lame and sick, is it not evil? Offer it now to thy governor; will he be pleased with thee or accept thy person? saith the Lord of hosts. ... Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for naught? Neither do you kindle fire on mine altar for naught? I have no pleasure in you, saith the Lord of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hands.” [Malachi 1:6-10.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Lt 9, 1892

7LtMs, Lt 9, 1892, par. 38

Study the Word of God rather than human authors. Learn to pray in faith, as you have not yet done. Learn to cast your care upon God, to unburden your anxious hearts to Him. Implore that guidance, restraint, and support, which the circumstances demand, and which you must have. God has an interest in your body and your soul; present your whole life to your Saviour. “Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labor of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.” [Psalm 128:1, 2.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Lt 2a, 1892

7LtMs, Lt 2a, 1892, par. 4

You have another life to sustain than that which is nourished by temporal bread. You have a soul to look to carefully lest it shall be lost forever. You are to receive every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God and feed upon that word, which is the bread of life and the water of life. Jesus calls it His flesh and His blood. [John 6:63.] “Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his way. For thou shalt eat the labor of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.” [Psalm 128:1, 2.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Lt 29, 1892

7LtMs, Lt 29, 1892, par. 13

I will now have to close this letter. I wish to be remembered to your brothers and relatives whom I have met. May the blessing of the Lord rest upon you in large measure. “Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labor of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.” [Psalm 128:1, 2.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Ms 7, 1891

7LtMs, Ms 7, 1891, par. 60

“I will be as the dew unto Israel: and he shall grow up as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon. His branches shall spread, and his beauty shall be as the olive tree, and his smell as Lebanon. They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine; the scent thereof shall be as the wine of Lebanon. Ephraim shall say, What have I to do any more with idols? I have heard him, and observed him: I am like a green fir tree. From me is thy fruit found. Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.” [Hosea 14:5-9.] “Blessed is everyone that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labor of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. ... The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.” [Psalm 128:1-5.]

Radiant Religion

Bearing My Share of Life’s Burdens, March 22

RRe 83.1

Thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Psalm 128:2.

The Faith I Live By

The Crowning Treasure of the Home, September 12

FLB 261.1

Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Psalm 128:3.