EGW WritingsPsalms 43

Living by Principle

Heart Service

PH048 45.4

Psalm 43:2-5: Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles. Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy.... Why art thou cast down. O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

My Life Today

Walk in the Light, November 13

ML 321.1

O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles. Psalm 43:3.

Reflecting Christ

The Light of Scriptures to Be Cherished, April 9

RC 113.1

O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles. Psalm 43:3.

Sons and Daughters of God

To Accept the Light God Sends, June 24

SD 182.1

O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles. Psalm 43:3.

Radiant Religion

Hold Communion with Heaven, September 23

RRe 268.1

Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy; yea, upon the harp will I praise Thee, O God my God. Psalm 43:4.

Manuscript Releases, vol. 3 [Nos. 162-209]

MR No. 169—Materials for the Book “I’d Like to Ask Sister White”

3MR 126.1

Dear children—Betsey, George, Willie, and Marian—live for God. Overcome daily. Betsey, dear child, learn to endure hardness, to bear life’s burdens cheerfully, and to look ever on the bright side. “Hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” (Psalm 43:5.) Little Marillia and Joseph, love to you. Be obedient, be loving, and may the Lord bless these little lambs is my prayer. Good bye, dear son.—Letter 12, 1867. (To “Dear Son Willie,” October 31, 1867.)

Selected Messages Book 2

Messages of Comfort to a Daughter-in-Law Suffering Affliction

2SM 246.2

I know that stormy times are before us, and we must know how to trust, how to lay hold on the Source of our strength. The Lord is good to those who trust in Him, and they shall not be overcome. I think of the words of the prophet in your case, “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? Hope in God: for I shall yet praise Him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God” (Psalm 43:5).

The Upward Look

God’s Grace Gives Power to Overcome, March 16

UL 89.2

I am watching and waiting for the coming of my Lord. I have not only to wait and watch and pray, but must work most diligently as well. Every action of our lives, in our business transactions with our fellow men, is to be regulated by the law of God, and we cannot then swerve from right and justice toward our fellow men under any circumstance; for the Lord will not serve with any man’s sins that would injure his neighbor. With our faces heavenward, breathing out our petitions to God, developing an unselfish love for our fellow men, because we have supreme love for Jesus Christ, who has bought them with His own blood, we rise superior to the most grievous, subtle temptations. Humble dependence upon God is our surety and our power. “My soul, wait thou upon God, who is the light of my countenance and my God” (cf. Psalm 62:5; 43:5)....

The Upward Look

Written for Our Admonition, August 6

UL 232.3

It is impossible to enumerate the advantages the Lord prepared for the world in making the Jewish nation the repository of His rich treasures of knowledge. They were the subjects of His special favor. As a people who knew and worshiped the true God, they were to communicate the principles of His kingdom. They were instructed by the Lord. He withheld from them nothing favorable to the formation of characters which would make them fit representatives of His kingdom. Their feasts, the Passover, the Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles, and the ceremonies attending these gatherings, were to proclaim the truths that God had entrusted to His people. At these gatherings the people were to show gladness and joy, expressing their thanksgiving for their privileges and the gracious treatment of their Lord. Thus they were to show to a world that knew not God that the Lord does not forsake those who trust in Him. With joyful voices they were to sing, “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God” (Psalm 43:5)....

This Day With God

What to Do With Depression, October 23

TDG 305.1

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God. Psalm 43:5.

TDG 305.6

If you would obtain precious victories, face the light that emanates from the Sun of Righteousness. Talk hope and faith and thanksgiving to God. Be cheerful, hopeful in Christ. Educate yourself to praise Him. This is a great remedy for diseases of the soul and of the body. “I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God” (Psalm 42:11; 43:5).—Letter 322, October 23, 1906, to the wife of a church leader in Australia.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868)

Lt 12, 1867

1LtMs, Lt 12, 1867, par. 7

Dear children—Betsey, George, Willie, and Marian—live for God. Overcome daily. Betsey, dear child, learn to endure hardness, to bear life’s burdens cheerfully, and to look ever on the bright side. “Hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” Psalm 43:5. Little Marillia and Joseph, love to you. Be obedient, be loving, and may the Lord bless these little lambs is my prayer. Good bye, dear son.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)

Lt 71, 1889

6LtMs, Lt 71, 1889, par. 5

I think of the words of the prophet in your case, “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” Psalm 43:5. Mary, repose in God. Wait patiently for the Lord. He will be to you a present help in every time of need. The Lord is good. Praise His holy name. God loves to have us trust Him, loves to have us have confidence in His promises. Only believe, and we shall see the workings of God.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Lt 11b, 1892

7LtMs, Lt 11b, 1892, par. 1

I continue to be quite helpless. For three days I was somewhat better; but the old pains came back. We have cold, unpleasant weather. I could not keep warm, and had chill two days. This brought on increased pain. I could not move my arms without pain, and my limbs are quite painful, and having had an easier time for three days makes it harder for me to bear now. But I am of good courage. I repeat when in pain “Hope in God: for I shall yet praise Him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” Psalm 43:5. The first part I cannot truly say “Why art thou cast down, O my soul, and why art thou disquieted within me?” I am not cast down, neither am I disquieted. I am cheerful and hopeful in God. I have faith that I shall receive strength.