EGW WritingsPsalms 31

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886)

Ms 9, 1885

4LtMs, Ms 9, 1885, par. 11

The power of the enemy is increasing. He is coming down with great power and is working with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish. But God will not allow those who trust in Him to be overcome by the power of Satan. Let each believer lay his hand in the hand of Jesus, saying, “Lead me and guide me.” [Psalm 31:3.] If we commit the keeping of our souls unto Him as unto a faithful Creator, He will keep that which we have committed unto Him “against that day.” [2 Timothy 1:12.] He will protect us against Satan’s devices. He will shelter us from the storms of temptation.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)

Lt 9, 1889

6LtMs, Lt 9, 1889, par. 10

I want so much that you should stand forth unto honor as God’s chosen vessels. You are both very near my heart, and when I hear of your success, I am glad. But my only fear is that you will not keep the heart steadily fixed upon the Author and Finisher of your faith, that your hands will not always be placed in the hand of Jesus Christ, the language of your heart being, “Lord, lead me, guide me.” [Psalm 31:3.] Foes are constantly around you.

Radiant Religion

The Lord Is Tender and Patient, April 15

RRe 107.1

I will be glad and rejoice in Thy mercy: for Thou hast considered my trouble; Thou hast known my soul in adversities. Psalm 31:7.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Lt 89a, 1897

12LtMs, Lt 89a, 1897, par. 9

We are all to try to do our duty where we are. If in sickness, we must not repine, for we are in the Lord’s hands. He is working for our good, even in suffering and weakness. God desires you to look unto Jesus. He is your spiritual efficiency, and His grace is working within you to perfect His image in you both. The Lord is developing His own Spirit in you, and His heavenly grace will increase your capacity to work with Jesus. You can both say, I have trusted Him. “Thou hast set my feet in a large place.” [Psalm 31:8.]

With God at Dawn

My Life Is Spent with Grief, August 7

WGD 221.1

For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed. Psalm 31:10.

God’s Amazing Grace

Irresistible, September 26

AG 277.1

Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! Psalm 31:19.

Our High Calling

Blessings to Cheer Us, January 4

OHC 10.1

Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! Psalm 31:19.

That I May Know Him

Much Faith, Much Peace, August 13

TMK 231.1

Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! Psalm 31:19.

This Day With God

Heaven Begins Here, February 18

TDG 57.1

Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! Psalm 31:19.

In Heavenly Places

The Silent Heart Cry, March 18

HP 84.1

Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. Psalm 31:20.

This Day With God

Walking With the Unseen God, August 11

TDG 232.1

Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man. Psalm 31:20.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Lt 65, 1897

12LtMs, Lt 65, 1897, par. 17

There is not one vestige of the Holy Spirit’s working in this experience, which has led to such results. I have no controversy with Elder McCullagh. My life mission is before the world. It is not my work; it is the Lord’s work. I take no credit to myself, for the Lord will deliver me from the “strife of tongues.” [Psalm 31:20.] “By their fruits ye shall know them.” [Matthew 7:20.]

With God at Dawn

God Hears the Prayer of the Discouraged One, July 6

WGD 189.1

For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee. Psalm 31:22.

In Heavenly Places

Undaunted Courage, November 16

HP 327.1

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24.

Our Father Cares

Above the Fog of Doubt, April 8

OFC 110.1

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24.

Our High Calling

Above the Fog of Doubt, March 21

OHC 86.1

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24.