EGW WritingsPsalms 24

Our High Calling

A Bank That Never Fails, July 8

OHC 195.3

The instruction is to “lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” It is for our own interest that we secure heavenly riches. God is not benefited by our benevolence. The cattle upon a thousand hills are His. “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof.” Psalm 24:1. But in using the gifts that He has entrusted to our care for the salvation of souls, we transfer our wealth to the treasury of heaven. When we are seeking the glory of God, and hasting unto the day of God, we are colaborers with Christ, and our joy is not a base and fleeting emotion; but it is the joy of our Lord. We are elevated above the corroding, perplexing cares of this frail, fickle world.

The Upward Look

Worship Nature’s God, November 9

UL 327.1

The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Psalm 24:1.

The Upward Look

Bring a Return to God, December 12

UL 360.5

“The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof” (Psalm 24:1). This world is the Lord’s storehouse, from which we are ever drawing. He has provided fruits and grains and vegetables for our sustenance. For us He makes the sun to shine and the rain to fall. The whole human family, good and evil, are constantly drawing from God’s storehouse. It makes every difference with those so highly privileged how they receive the Lord’s gifts and how they treat the contract the Lord has made with them. He has made them His almoners, directing them to draw from His storehouse, and then make a return to Him in gifts and offerings, “that there may be meat in mine house.”—Manuscript 73, December 12, 1900, “Bring an Offering Unto the Lord.”

To Be Like Jesus

The Poor Have Rights in God’s World, August 25

BLJ 251.1

The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein. Psalm 24:1, NKJV.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 10 (1895)

Lt 11, 1895

10LtMs, Lt 11, 1895, par. 21

“The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof.” [Psalm 24:1.] “The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts.” [Haggai 2:8.] “Every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills. I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell thee! for the world is mine, and the fullness thereof.” [Psalm 50:10-12.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)

Ms 52, 1898

13LtMs, Ms 52, 1898, par. 19

In everything that tends to the sustenance of man is seen the concurrence of divine and human effort. “The earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof” [Psalm 24:1], yet the Lord graciously causes the earth to produce for the benefit of man. But man must co-operate with God. He must prepare the soil, and sow the seed. He must act a part in the work to show his appreciation of the bountiful provision the Lord has made. And the Lord takes care of the seed sown, giving sunshine, and showers, dew and clouds. Without these agencies there would be no increase. And thus it is in everything. In every business pursuit, every department of study and science, we must have the power of divinity to unite with us, or our human effort will be a failure.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)

Ms 7, 1900

15LtMs, Ms 7, 1900, par. 10

The Lord is the one who works upon the earth. “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.” [Psalm 24:1.] All who are solidly converted will be fruit-bearing branches of the vine. Every believer will, in true renunciation of self, glorify God and not himself. The world’s methods, customs, [and] plans are not to come into our manner of labor. Give to the Lord His own. “Ye are not your own. For ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” [1 Corinthians 6:19, 20.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)

Ms 73, 1900

15LtMs, Ms 73, 1900, par. 15

“The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof.” [Psalm 24:1.] This world is the Lord’s storehouse, from which we are ever drawing. He has provided fruits and grains and vegetables for our sustenance. For us He makes the sun to shine and the rain to fall. The whole human family, good and evil, are constantly drawing from God’s storehouse. It makes every difference with those so highly privileged how they receive the Lord’s gifts and how they treat the contract the Lord has made with them. He has made them His almoners, directing them to draw from His storehouse, and then make a return to Him in gifts and offerings, “that there may be meat in mine house,” He says. [Malachi 3:10.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Ms 24, 1902

17LtMs, Ms 24, 1902, par. 15

In order to be purified and to remain pure, Seventh-day Adventists must have the Holy Spirit in their hearts and in their homes. The Lord has given me light that when the Israel of today humble themselves before Him and cleanse the soul-temple from all defilement, He will hear their prayers in behalf of the sick and will bless in the use of His remedies for disease. When in faith the human agent does all that he can to combat disease, using the simple methods of treatment that God has provided, his efforts will be effectual. “The heavens are Thine, the earth also is Thine,” “and they that dwell therein.” [Psalm 89:11; 24:1.]

Reflecting Christ

The Universal Dominion of Law, May 2

RC 136.1

The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. Psalm 24:1, 2.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)

Ms 131, 1903

18LtMs, Ms 131, 1903, par. 16

Read the twenty-fourth, twenty-fifth, and fiftieth Psalms, and learn from them the greatness of our God. Those who are working on the side of Satan do not know what a fearful loss they are incurring. At the last great day, those who have given themselves to anarchy, and war, and strife will see how many souls have been lost as a result of their failure to take their stand under the rule of Christ.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Lt 19, 1904

19LtMs, Lt 19, 1904, par. 12

I heard a voice repeating the first part of the twenty-fourth psalm:

[Verses 1-6.]

Patriarchs and Prophets

Chapter 47—League With the Gibeonites

PP 506.1

Great was the indignation of the Israelites as they learned the deception that had been practiced upon them. And this was heightened when, after three days’ journey, they reached the cities of the Gibeonites, near the center of the land. “All the congregation murmured against the princes;” but the latter refused to break the treaty, though secured by fraud, because they had “sworn unto them by the Lord God of Israel.” “And the children of Israel smote them not.” The Gibeonites had pledged themselves to renounce idolatry, and accept the worship of Jehovah; and the preservation of their lives was not a violation of God’s command to destroy the idolatrous Canaanites. Hence the Hebrews had not by their oath pledged themselves to commit sin. And though the oath had been secured by deception, it was not to be disregarded. The obligation to which one’s word is pledged—if it do not bind him to perform a wrong act—should be held sacred. No consideration of gain, of revenge, or of self-interest can in any way affect the inviolability of an oath or pledge. “Lying lips are abomination to the Lord.” Proverbs 12:22. He that “shall ascend into the hill of the Lord,” and “stand in His holy place,” is “he that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.” Psalm 24:3; 15:4.

From Eternity Past

Chapter 47—A Canaanite Tribe Deceives Israel

EP 359.1

The indignation of the Israelites heightened when, after three days’ journey, they reached the cities of the Gibeonites near the center of the land. But the princes refused to break the treaty, though secured by fraud, because they had “sworn unto them by the Lord God of Israel.” “And the children of Israel smote them not.” The Gibeonites had pledged themselves to renounce idolatry and accept the worship of Jehovah, and the preservation of their lives was not a violation of God’s command to destroy the idolatrous Canaanites. Though the oath had been secured by deception, it was not to be disregarded. No consideration of gain, of revenge, or self-interest can in any way affect the inviolability of an oath or pledge. He that “shall ascend into the hill of the Lord,” and “stand in His holy place,” is “he that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.” Psalm 24:3; 15:4.

Counsels on Health

A Lesson From Solomon’s Fall

CH 583.1

Remember Solomon. Among many nations there was no king like him, beloved of his God. But he fell. He was led from God and became corrupt, through the indulgence of lustful passions. This is the prevailing sin of this age, and its progress is fearful. Professed Sabbathkeepers are not clean. There are those who profess to believe the truth who are corrupt at heart. God will prove them, and their folly and sin shall be made manifest. None but the pure and lowly can dwell in His presence. “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in His holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.” Psalm 24:3, 4. “Lord, who shall abide in Thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in Thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor. In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoreth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.” Psalm 15.

Lift Him Up

To Be a Christian Is to Be Christlike, November 23

LHU 341.1

Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; he who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. Psalm 24:3, 4.

Maranatha

Searching Questions, February 11

Mar 50.1

Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. Psalm 24:3, 4.

My Life Today

Purity in This Corrupt Age, March 9

ML 72.1

Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. Psalm 24:3, 4.

The Ellen G. White Letters and Manuscripts: Volume 1

Ms 5, 1849

Beautiful and glorious, lovely, lovely, lovely.2

This manuscript is another rare example of a report of actual words uttered by Ellen White in public vision. For comments on the accuracy and limitations of such reports, see Ms 6, 1849 (June 30), note 2. Since, as far as we know, Ellen White never wrote out an account of this vision, our understanding of it remains partial.

Homeward Bound

The World’s Greatest Want, July 8

HB 213.1

Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart.—Psalm 24:3, 4.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)

Ms 14, 1889

6LtMs, Ms 14, 1889, par. 24

“Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.” [Psalm 24:3, 4.] “Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor. In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoreth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his hurt, and changeth not. He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.” [Psalm 15:1-5.]

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

MR No. 1097—The True Sabbath versus the False Sabbath; an Appeal for Total Commitment”

14MR 95.1

God is weary of professional falseness and hollow hypocrisy. “And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.” What grand words, how cheering and uplifting. “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in His holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully,” “he that walketh uprightly and worketh righteousness, and keepeth the truth in his heart,” “he shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation” [Psalm 24:3-5; 15:2].

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896)

Ms 7a, 1896

11LtMs, Ms 7a, 1896, par. 19

God is weary of professional falseness and hollow hypocrisy. “And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.” [Revelation 14:5.] What grand words, how cheering and uplifting. “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in His holy place? He that hath clean hands and a pure heart: who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully,” “he that walketh uprightly and worketh righteousness, and keepeth the truth in his heart,” “he shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.” [Psalm 24:3-5; 15:2.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)

Ms 116, 1898

13LtMs, Ms 116, 1898, par. 25

“Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God.” [Verse 8.] The psalmist says: “Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.” “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.” [Psalm 15:1, 2; 24:3-5.]

Christ Triumphant

The Question of God’s Supremacy Settled, October 8

CTr 288.1

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Psalm 24:7.

Homeward Bound

He Is the King of Glory, February 26

HB 73.1

Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in.—Psalm 24:7.

God’s Amazing Grace

King of Glory, February 10

AG 49.1

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Psalm 24:7, 8.

From Heaven With Love

Chapter 87—Christ’s Triumphal Entry Into Heaven

The Lord strong and mighty,
The Lord mighty in battle!
Lift up your heads, O ye gates;
Even lift them up, ye everlasting doors;
And the King of glory shall come in.
Psalm 24:7-9.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886)

Ms 11, 1886

4LtMs, Ms 11, 1886, par. 10

When Christ arose, a multitude of captives came forth with Him from their graves and went into the city to testify that Christ has risen, and we are risen with Him. Thus the crucifixion and resurrection of the Son of God testified that the law of God was immutable, unchangeable. The great rebel was uprooted from the thoughts of every one as they saw Christ’s resurrection; the question was settled that the law of God was immutable and covered all that were in heaven and in earth, and all the created intelligences. Christ was with His disciples 40 days and 40 nights and then, in my text, it says He was taken up from them into heaven; and the multitude of captives were with Him; and a multitude of the heavenly host was around Him; and as they approached the city of God, the angel that was accompanying Him said, “Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lifted up, ye ever lasting doors, that the King of glory may come in.” And the sentinels ask, “Who is this King of glory?” And the answer comes back with music rolling up to the gates of heaven, “Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in.” And again the question comes, “Who is this King of glory? The Lord of Hosts, the Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates, even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.” [Psalm 24:7-9.] And the heavenly train passes within the gates of the city; and while the angels are about to worship Him, He waves them back, Not yet; He must hear from the lips of the Father that the sacrifice is accepted. And then He has a request to make, and that request is that “those that Thou hast given Me shall be with Me where I am.” [John 17:24.] He does not forget those who are struggling with the temptations of the enemy upon earth: “They must be with Me where I am.” And the answer comes back from the God of heaven, “And let all the angels of God worship Him.” [Hebrews 1:6.] And there the song echoes and reechoes through the courts of heaven, “Worthy, worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory.” [Revelation 5:12.]

Patriarchs and Prophets

Chapter 70—The Reign of David

PP 708.4

“The Lord of hosts,
He is the King of glory.” Psalm 24:7-10.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Ms 115, 1897

12LtMs, Ms 115, 1897, par. 32

“Lift up your heads, O ye gates: and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors: and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up ye everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.” [Psalm 24:7-10.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)

Ms 204, 1899

14LtMs, Ms 204, 1899, par. 10

Again the sentinel angels enquire, “Who is the King of glory?” and again the reply is given, “The Lord of hosts. He is the King of glory.” [Psalm 24:7-10.]

Selected Messages Book 1

Chapter 45—The First Fruits

1SM 306.6

Again the waiting angels ask, “Who is this King of glory?” and the escorting angels reply, in melodious strains, “The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory” (Psalm 24:7-10). Then the portals of the city of God are opened wide, and the angelic throng sweep through.

That I May Know Him

The Glorious Reunion in Heaven, March 7

TMK 72.1

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.... He is the King of glory. Psalm 24:7-10.

The Desire of Ages

Chapter 87—“To My Father, and Your Father”

DA 833.10

“The Lord of hosts;
He is the King of glory.” Psalm 24:7-10.

The Story of Jesus

Chapter 29—The Ascension

SJ 170.12

“The Lord of hosts,
He is the King of glory.” Psalm 24:7-10.

The Story of Redemption

Chapter 31—The Ascension of Christ

SR 239.2

As they ascended to the Holy City, the angels who escorted Jesus cried out, “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.” The angels in the city cried out with rapture, “Who is this King of glory?” The escorting angels answered in triumph, “The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle! Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.” Again the waiting angels asked, “Who is this King of glory?” and the escorting angels answered in melodious strains, “The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory.” Psalm 24:7-10. And the heavenly train passed into the city of God.

The Voice in Speech and Song

Chapter 72—Song at Christ’s Resurrection and Ascension

VSS 459.2

Again is heard the challenge, “Who is this King of glory?” for the angels never weary of hearing His name exalted. The escorting angels make reply—“The Lord of hosts; He is the King of glory.” Psalm 24:7-10.

From Eternity Past

The Ark Brings Blessings to Those Who Love the Lord

EP 514.11

The Lord of hosts,
He is the King of glory.
Psalm 24:7-10

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 5 (1887-1888)

Ms 8, 1888

5LtMs, Ms 8, 1888, par. 27

The justice of God was seen in that He gave Christ to die to save man, for the law condemned man to death, but the righteousness of Christ was brought in and imputed to him that he might be brought back to his loyalty to God. And when [Christ’s] work was done, the news was heralded through the heavenly hosts. When Jesus arose triumphant over the grave and when He ascended from the Mount of Olivet, He was not only in sight of a few disciples, but many were looking on. There was a multitude of angels; thousands upon thousands beheld the Son of God as He ascended on high. And as He approached the city of God, their voices were raised, and the highest angels sang, “Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.” The question arises, “Who is this King of glory?” Then the answer comes back, “The Lord of hosts,” the Lord of hosts, He is King. [Psalm 24:7-10.] Then the gates are thrown back and the heavenly train enter in, and the angels would bow in adoration before the Son of God, but He waves them back. Not yet. He must first hear from the Father that the sacrifice has been accepted, and He says, I have a request. Well, what is that request? That those “whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am.” [John 17:24.] Then comes the answer, Let all the angels worship Him, and they bow in adoration before Him, and they touch their golden harps and raise their voices in praise, saying, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain and lives again, a conqueror. And how the arches of heaven ring with rejoicing!

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 134, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 134, 1901, par. 27

“Lift up your heads, O ye gates;
And be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors;
And the King of glory shall come in.” [Psalm 24:7.]

16LtMs, Ms 134, 1901, par. 29

“Who is this King of glory?” [Verse 8.]

16LtMs, Ms 134, 1901, par. 31

“The Lord strong and mighty,
The Lord mighty in battle.” [Verse 8.]

16LtMs, Ms 134, 1901, par. 33

“Lift up your heads, O ye gates;
Even lift them up, ye everlasting doors;
And the King of glory shall come in.” [Verse 9.]

16LtMs, Ms 134, 1901, par. 35

“The Lord of hosts,
He is the King of glory.” [Verse 10; Revelation 19:6.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 8 (1893)

Ms 16, 1893

8LtMs, Ms 16, 1893, par. 16

Christ is not in Joseph’s new tomb. The angel from heaven rolled away the mighty stone. The panoply of heaven came, and the Roman guards fell as dead men to the earth. They saw the glory and the Son of God. He had risen and ascended to heaven above, and the angels were singing with glory and admiration. And as they reach the gates of the city of God they cry out, “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors; and the king of glory shall come in.” [Psalm 24:7.] And the sentinels at the gates inquire, “Who is this King of glory?” The reply comes, “The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.” See also Psalm 24:8, 10. And the heavenly gates are opened and they pass within the city. Angels on every side would worship Him, but Christ motions them back as they worship Him, waves them back, and He presents this petition to the Father, “I will that they also, ... be with me where I am.” [John 17:24.] And the Father grants the petition. Then the angels of God worship Christ and they touch their heavenly harps and the strain echoes and re-echoes through the courts of heaven. And Jesus is inaugurated to stand as our substitute and surety. Does He tell you that you shall go into heaven without any battles? He shows you that you will have battles to fight.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Ms 134, 1897

12LtMs, Ms 134, 1897, par. 3

The challenge was given by the escorting angels. “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.” Joyfully the waiting sentinels make response, “Who is this king of glory?” This they say, not because they do not know who He is, but because they would hear the answers of exalted praise. The answer comes back, “The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.” “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.” [Psalm 24:7-9.]

12LtMs, Ms 134, 1897, par. 4

Again the challenge is heard, “Who is this King of glory?” for the angels never weary of hearing His name exalted. In strains of heavenly music the escorting angels make reply, “The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.” [Verse 10.] Emmanuel, God with us “is gone up with a shout; the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.” [Psalm 47:5.]

Sons and Daughters of God

He Is Stronger and More Mighty Than Our Adversary, January 19

SD 25.1

Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Psalm 24:8.

Christ Triumphant

Heaven’s Triumphal Reception of Christ, October 13

CTr 293.1

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Psalm 24:9.