EGW WritingsPsalms 45

Christ’s Object Lessons

Chapter 25—Talents

COL 336.4

The right culture and use of the power of speech has to do with every line of Christian work; it enters into the home life, and into all our intercourse with one another. We should accustom ourselves to speak in pleasant tones, to use pure and correct language, and words that are kind and courteous. Sweet, kind words are as dew and gentle showers to the soul. The Scripture says of Christ that grace was poured into His lips that He might “know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary.” Psalm 45:2; Isaiah 50:4. And the Lord bids us, “Let your speech be alway with grace” (Colossians 4:6) “that it may minister grace unto the hearers” (Ephesians 4:29).

God’s Amazing Grace

Reflecting Jesus, October 20

AG 301.4

The Scripture says of Christ that grace was poured into His lips that He might “know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary” (Psalm 45:2; Isaiah 50:4). And the Lord bids us, “Let your speech be alway with grace” (Colossians 4:6) “that it may minister grace unto the hearers” (Ephesians 4:29).

Reflecting Christ

The New Covenant Promise, February 23

RC 68.6

The divine beauty of the character of Christ, of whom the noblest and most gentle among men are but a faint reflection; of whom Solomon by the Spirit of inspiration wrote, He is “the chiefest among ten thousand.... Yea, he is altogether lovely” (Song of Solomon 5:10-16); of whom David, seeing Him in prophetic vision, said, “Thou art fairer than the children of men” (Psalm 45:2); Jesus, the express image of the Father’s person, the effulgence of His glory; the self-denying Redeemer, throughout His pilgrimage of love on earth, was a living representation of the character of the law of God. In His life it is made manifest that heaven-born love, Christlike principles, underlie the laws of eternal rectitude....

Reflecting Christ

Cultivate the Talent of Speech, September 25

RC 282.6

The right culture and use of the power of speech has to do with every line of Christian work; it enters into the homelife, and into all our intercourse with one another. We should accustom ourselves to speak in pleasant tones, to use pure and correct language, and words that are kind and courteous. Sweet, kind words are as dew and gentle showers to the soul. The Scripture says of Christ that grace was poured into His lips that He might “know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary” (Psalm 45:2; Isaiah 50:4). And the Lord bids us, “Let your speech be alway with grace” (Colossians 4:6), “that it may minister grace unto the hearers” (Ephesians 4:29).

The Voice in Speech and Song

Chapter 34—Importance of the Subject

VSS 174.1

The right culture and use of the power of speech has to do with every line of Christian work; it enters into the home life, and into all our intercourse with one another. We should accustom ourselves to speak in pleasant tones, to use pure and correct language, and words that are kind and courteous. Sweet, kind words are as dew and gentle showers to the soul. The Scripture says of Christ that grace was poured into His lips that He might “know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary.” Psalm 45:2; Isaiah 50:4. And the Lord bids us, “Let your speech be alway with grace” (Colossians 4:6) “that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” (Ephesians 4:29.)—Christ’s Object Lessons, 335, 336.

Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing

“I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.”—Matthew 5:17.

MB 49.2

The divine beauty of the character of Christ, of whom the noblest and most gentle among men are but a faint reflection; of whom Solomon by the Spirit of inspiration wrote, He is “the chiefest among ten thousand, ... yea, He is altogether lovely” (Song of Solomon 5:10-16); of whom David, seeing Him in prophetic vision, said, “Thou art fairer than the children of men” (Psalm 45:2); Jesus, the express image of the Father’s person, the effulgence of His glory; the self-denying Redeemer, throughout His pilgrimage of love on earth, was a living representation of the character of the law of God. In His life it is made manifest that heaven-born love, Christlike principles, underlie the laws of eternal rectitude.

To Be Like Jesus

Use Well the Talent of Speech, March 24

BLJ 92.1

You are fairer than the sons of men; grace is poured upon Your lips; therefore God has blessed You forever. Psalm 45:2, NKJV.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 9 (1894)

Ms 67, 1894

9LtMs, Ms 67, 1894, par. 38

Christ is long forbearing, full of compassion and love that cannot be measured. No other character can compare with His. The men who are called excellent, loving, beautiful, bear only a faint likeness to Jesus Christ. Solomon by the Spirit of inspiration beheld His character, and exclaimed, “He is the chiefest among ten thousand, ... yea, he is altogether lovely.” [Song of Solomon 5:10, 16.] David, as he beheld Christ in prophetic vision, said, “Thou art fairer than the sons of men.” [Psalm 45:2.] The Lord Jehovah announced His character to the world, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” [Matthew 3:17.]

Jesus, Name Above All Names

Perfect Pattern, March 29

JNN 97.6

The right culture and use of the power of speech has to do with every line of Christian work; it enters into the home life, and into all our intercourse with one another. We should accustom ourselves to speak in pleasant tones, to use pure and correct language, and words that are kind and courteous. Sweet, kind words are as dew and gentle showers to the soul. The Scripture says of Christ that grace was poured into His lips that He might “know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary” (Psalm 45:2; Isaiah 50:4).—Christ’s Object Lessons, 335, 336.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Lt 203, 1902

17LtMs, Lt 203, 1902, par. 16

“It is written”—the Word of the living God—this is your weapon. What wonderful comparisons are made in the Scriptures to describe the truth. It is “the sword of the Spirit,” “sharper than any two-edged sword.” [Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12.] It is the “sharp arrow,” by which the wicked are slain. [Psalm 45:5.] It is “the power of God unto salvation.” [Romans 1:16.]

God’s Amazing Grace

Source of Compassion and Mercy, March 10

AG 77.1

Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. Psalm 45:6.

Our Father Cares

Source of Compassion and Mercy, August 8

OFC 232.1

Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. Psalm 45:6.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Lt 4, 1892

7LtMs, Lt 4, 1892, par. 45

“Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness; therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.” [Psalm 45:7.] When Christ is all and in all to us, we shall not idolize any human being and permit him to intercept our view of God.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 25 (1910 - 1915)

Ms 41, 1910

25LtMs, Ms 41, 1910, par. 10

We all need in our lives the power of the grace of our Lord. We need daily to receive the grace of Christ. Of the Saviour it is written, “Thy God hath anointed Thee with the oil of gladness above Thy fellows.” [Psalm 45:7.] “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power” [Acts 10:38], and this power Christ is ever ready to impart in its fulness to those who come to Him with full purpose of heart. “God gave not the Spirit by measure unto Him,” and of His fulness the church on earth is to receive. [John 3:34; 1:16.] “The same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in Him.” [1 John 2:27.] “Now He which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; who hath also sealed us, and given us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.” [2 Corinthians 1:21, 22.] “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance; against such there is no law.” [Galatians 5:22.]

The Ministry of Healing

“My Praise Shall Be Continually of Thee”

MH 102.1

“Thou art my trust from my youth....
My praise shall be continually of Thee.”
“I will make Thy name to be remembered:...
Therefore shall the people praise Thee.” Psalm 116:12-14, R.V.; 104:33, 34; 106:2; 105:1, 2 (A.R.V.), 2, 3; 63:3-7, A.R.V.; 56:11-13, A.R.V.; 71:22-24, 5, 6; 45:17.