EGW WritingsPsalms 141

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

MR No. 984—The Matchless Christ Offers His Spirit to the Humble and Contrite

12MR 297.2

The psalmist prayed: [Psalm 141:1-3, quoted]. We have every evidence that the humble, contrite prayer offered to God is regarded as precious in His sight. Not one is lost. The promise is: [Luke 11:9-13, quoted].

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)

Lt 65, 1898

13LtMs, Lt 65, 1898, par. 24

The psalmist prayed: “Lord, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me: give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee. Let my prayer be set before thee as incense, and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth: keep the door of my lips.” [Psalm 141:1-3.]

My Life Today

I Will Set a Watch Over My Lips, March 18

ML 81.1

Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. Psalm 141:3.

Christian Leadership

Committee Meetings

ChL 70.2

Accountable to God—Let every one who sits in council and committee meetings write in his heart the words, I am working for time and for eternity; and I am accountable to God for the motives that prompt me to action. Let this be his motto. Let the prayer of the psalmist be his prayer: “Set a watch O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. Incline not my heart to any evil thing.” Psalm 141:3, 4.—Testimonies for the Church 7:258, 259.

Gospel Workers (1915 ed.)

Business Meetings

GW 448.2

Let every one who sits in council and committee meetings write in his heart the words, “I am working for time and for eternity; and I am accountable to God for the motives that prompt me to action.” Let this be his motto. Let the prayer of the psalmist be his prayer; “Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. Incline not my heart to any evil thing.” [Psalm 141:3, 4.]—Testimonies for the Church 7:258, 259.

Testimonies for the Church, vol. 7

The Relation of Diet to Board Meetings

7T 259.1

“Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. Incline not my heart to any evil thing.” Psalm 141:3, 4.

Testimony Treasures, vol. 3

Careful and Prayerful Consideration

3TT 198.3

Let everyone who sits in council and committee meetings write in his heart the words: I am working for time and for eternity; and I am accountable to God for the motives that prompt me to action. Let this be his motto. Let the prayer of the psalmist be his prayer: “Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. Incline not my heart to any evil thing.” Psalm 141:3, 4.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896)

Lt 100, 1896

11LtMs, Lt 100, 1896, par. 10

Let all who sit in council and in committee meetings write in his heart the words, I am working for time and for eternity. I must give an account to God for all the motives which prompt me to action. Let this be his motto. Let the prayer of the psalmist go up to God, “Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the doors of my lips. Incline not my hand to any evil thing, to practice wicked works with men that work iniquity, and let me not eat of their dainties.” [Psalm 141:3, 4.]

Patriarchs and Prophets

Chapter 65—The Magnanimity of David

PP 667.3

With a humble heart he received the rebuke, in harmony with his own words, “Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil.” Psalm 141:5. He gave thanks and blessings because she advised him righteously. There are many who, when they are reproved, think it praiseworthy if they receive the rebuke without becoming impatient; but how few take reproof with gratitude of heart and bless those who seek to save them from pursuing an evil course.

From Eternity Past

Nabal’s Wise Wife Saves the Household

EP 485.2

David’s passion died away under the power of Abigail’s influence and reasoning. He was convinced that he had lost control of his own spirit. With humble heart, he received the rebuke, in harmony with his own words, “Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil.” Psalm 141:5. He gave thanks and blessings because she advised him righteously. How few take reproof with gratitude and bless those who seek to save them from pursuing an evil course.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)

Lt 9, 1889

6LtMs, Lt 9, 1889, par. 9

You have a work to do for the Master. Do it with fidelity, with sobriety, and with Christlike dignity, and let the truth that you shall speak do its work upon human hearts. Do not feel that I do not desire your prosperity, for I sincerely do. If I feel urged to speak plainly to you, I must not hesitate to do so—not that I wish to crush, no, no! Do not for a moment entertain such a thought but it is to lift you up nearer and closer to the great heart of Infinite Love. I know that you have a work to do, but “without Me,” says the Great Worker, “ye can do nothing.” [John 15:5.] Let not my words wound you and bruise you, but consider them as “excellent oil, which shall not break my head.” [Psalm 141:5.]