EGW WritingsPsalms 50

Ellen G. White

Psalms 50:1-6

Education

Chapter 19—History and Prophecy

Ed 181.6

“He shall call to the heavens above,
And to the earth, that He may judge His people....
And the heavens shall declare His righteousness;
For God is judge Himself.” Psalm 50:1-3; 50:4-6, R.V.

Psalms 50:1-23

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)

Ms 131, 1903

18LtMs, Ms 131, 1903, par. 8

Let the sinner co-operate with His Redeemer to secure his liberty. Let him be assured that unseen heavenly agencies are working in his behalf. Dear souls in doubt and discouragement, pray for the courage and strength that Christ waits to give you. He has been seeking for you. He longs to have you feel your need of His help. He will reach out His hand to grasp the hand stretched out for aid. He declares, “Him that cometh to Me, I will in no wise cast out.” [John 6:37.] Let mind and heart be enlisted in the warfare against sin. Let your heart soften as you think of how long you have chosen to serve your bitterest foe, while you turned from Him who gave His life for you, who loves you, and who will accept you as His, even though you are sinners. Step out from under the rebel flag, and take your stand under the bloodstained banner of prince Emmanuel. Instead of feeling ashamed that you are standing under the banner of loyalty, you should feel that you are highly honored in being allowed to serve the Lord of the whole earth. He owns the world. All the gold and the silver are His. “If I were hungry, I would not tell thee,” He says; “for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof.” [Psalm 50:12.]

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 21 (1906)

Lt 356, 1906

21LtMs, Lt 356, 1906, par. 8

We are living in the time of the judgment. Every case is passing in review before God, and it is time for all to repent and be converted, that their sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord and the Father shall send Jesus. Read the fiftieth and fifty-first Psalms.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Lt 198, 1907

22LtMs, Lt 198, 1907, par. 9

Speak these words to the people: “The mighty God, even the Lord, hath spoken, and hath called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. Our God shall come, and shall not keep silent. He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that He may judge His people. Gather My saints together unto Me, those that have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice. And the heavens shall declare His righteousness; for God is judge Himself.” [Psalm 50:1-6.]

22LtMs, Lt 198, 1907, par. 10

We each have an individual character to form. We cannot afford to utter one word of foolishness or boasting. Let the words that we shall utter be wise and encouraging words, that will stand the test of the judgment. “Whoso offereth praise, glorifieth Me; and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I show the salvation of God.” [Verse 23.]

Psalms 50:2-4

The Great Controversy

Chapter 17—Heralds of the Morning

GC 300.1

The coming of Christ to usher in the reign of righteousness has inspired the most sublime and impassioned utterances of the sacred writers. The poets and prophets of the Bible have dwelt upon it in words glowing with celestial fire. The psalmist sang of the power and majesty of Israel’s King: “Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence.... He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that He may judge His people.” Psalm 50:2-4. “Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad ... before the Lord: for He cometh, for He cometh to judge the earth: He shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with His truth.” Psalm 96:11-13.

The Great Controversy (1888 ed.)

Chapter 17—Heralds of the Morning

GC88 299.2

The coming of Christ to usher in the reign of righteousness, has inspired the most sublime and impassioned utterances of the sacred writers. The poets and prophets of the Bible have dwelt upon it in words glowing with celestial fire. The psalmist sung of the power and majesty of Israel’s King: “Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence.... He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.” [Psalm 50:2-4.] “Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad” “before the Lord; for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.” [Psalm 96:11, 13.]

Psalms 50:2-17

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)

Lt 8a, 1890

6LtMs, Lt 8a, 1890, par. 26

You place your hand upon anything you possess and say, “It is mine, it is mine.” “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.] “Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him. He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people. Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice. ... But unto the wicked God saith, What has thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth? Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee.” [Psalm 50:2-5, 16, 17.]

Psalms 50:3-4

Heaven

Chapter 5—Christ’s Second Coming

Hvn 32.3

The King of kings descends upon the cloud, wrapped in flaming fire. The heavens are rolled together as a scroll, the earth trembles before Him, and every mountain and island is moved out of its place. “Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before Him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about Him. He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that He may judge His people.” Psalm 50:3, 4.—The Great Controversy, 641, 642.

Homeward Bound

God’s Grace Is Sufficient, December 6

HB 371.4

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 3 (1876 - 1882)

Ms 8, 1882

3LtMs, Ms 8, 1882, par. 2

We know that time is short. Soon “Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence. A fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him. He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth that he may judge his people.” [Psalm 50:3, 4.] Then shall we not improve all our opportunities in this day of grace, that we may be able to stand in that time when heaven and earth shall hear the voice of God calling to judgment? Is anything more worthy to engage our energies and occupy our time?

The Three Angels’ Messages

“On the cloud sat One like the Son of Man”

3AM 189.1

Maranatha

The Second Coming of Christ, October 8

Mar 289.1

Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him. He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people. Psalm 50:3, 4.

Patriarchs and Prophets

Chapter 29—Satan’s Enmity Against the Law

PP 339.2

When the divine Presence was manifested upon Sinai, the glory of the Lord was like devouring fire in the sight of all Israel. But when Christ shall come in glory with His holy angels the whole earth shall be ablaze with the terrible light of His presence. “Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before Him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about Him. He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that He may judge His people.” Psalm 50:3, 4. A fiery stream shall issue and come forth from before Him, which shall cause the elements to melt with fervent heat, the earth also, and the works that are therein shall be burned up. “The Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel.” 2 Thessalonians 1:7, 8.

The Faith I Live By

The King Appears in Person, December 9

FLB 349.1

From Eternity Past

God Will Win the Battle

EP 237.3

When Christ shall come in glory with His holy angels, the whole earth shall be ablaze with the terrible light of His presence. “Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence; a fire shall devour before Him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about Him. He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that He may judge His people.” Psalm 50:3, 4. “The Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel.” 2 Thessalonians 1:7, 8.

From Here to Forever

The King of Kings Appears

HF 388.2

The King of kings descends upon the cloud, wrapped in flaming fire. The earth trembles before Him: “Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him. He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.” Psalm 50:3, 4.

The Great Hope (Condensed)

The King of Kings Appears

GrH_c 46.1

Psalms 50:3-5

In Heavenly Places

Crisis of the Ages, December 1

HP 342.5

“Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence.... He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people. Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice” (Psalm 50:3-5).1The Review and Herald, March 14, 1912.

That I May Know Him

Crisis of the Ages, December 14

TMK 354.4

“Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: ... He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people. Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice” (Psalm 50:3-5).17The Review and Herald, March 14, 1912.

Psalms 50:3-6

The Great Controversy

Chapter 40—God’s People Delivered

GC 639.1

While these words of holy trust ascend to God, the clouds sweep back, and the starry heavens are seen, unspeakably glorious in contrast with the black and angry firmament on either side. The glory of the celestial city streams from the gates ajar. Then there appears against the sky a hand holding two tables of stone folded together. Says the prophet: “The heavens shall declare His righteousness: for God is judge Himself.” Psalm 50:6. That holy law, God’s righteousness, that amid thunder and flame was proclaimed from Sinai as the guide of life, is now revealed to men as the rule of judgment. The hand opens the tables, and there are seen the precepts of the Decalogue, traced as with a pen of fire. The words are so plain that all can read them. Memory is aroused, the darkness of superstition and heresy is swept from every mind, and God’s ten words, brief, comprehensive, and authoritative, are presented to the view of all the inhabitants of the earth.

GC 641.2

GC 650.1

The heirs of God have come from garrets, from hovels, from dungeons, from scaffolds, from mountains, from deserts, from the caves of the earth, from the caverns of the sea. On earth they were “destitute, afflicted, tormented.” Millions went down to the grave loaded with infamy because they steadfastly refused to yield to the deceptive claims of Satan. By human tribunals they were adjudged the vilest of criminals. But now “God is judge Himself.” Psalm 50:6. Now the decisions of earth are reversed. “The rebuke of His people shall He take away.” Isaiah 25:8. “They shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the Lord.” He hath appointed “to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.” Isaiah 62:12; 61:3. They are no longer feeble, afflicted, scattered, and oppressed. Henceforth they are to be ever with the Lord. They stand before the throne clad in richer robes than the most honored of the earth have ever worn. They are crowned with diadems more glorious than were ever placed upon the brow of earthly monarchs. The days of pain and weeping are forever ended. The King of glory has wiped the tears from all faces; every cause of grief has been removed. Amid the waving of palm branches they pour forth a song of praise, clear, sweet, and harmonious; every voice takes up the strain, until the anthem swells through the vaults of heaven: “Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.” And all the inhabitants of heaven respond in the ascription: “Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever.” Revelation 7:10, 12.

The Great Controversy (1888 ed.)

Chapter 40—God’s People Delivered

GC88 639.1

While these words of holy trust ascend to God, the clouds sweep back, and the starry heavens are seen, unspeakably glorious in contrast with the black and angry firmament on either side. The glory of the celestial city streams from the gates ajar. Then there appears against the sky a hand holding two tables of stone folded together. Says the prophet, “The heavens shall declare His righteousness; for God is judge himself.” [Psalm 50:6.] That holy law, God’s righteousness, that amid thunder and flame was proclaimed from Sinai as the guide of life, is now revealed to men as the rule of judgment. The hand opens the tables, and there are seen the precepts of the decalogue, traced as with a pen of fire. The words are so plain that all can read them. Memory is aroused, the darkness of superstition and heresy is swept from every mind, and God’s ten words, brief, comprehensive, and authoritative, are presented to the view of all the inhabitants of the earth.

GC88 641.2

The King of kings descends upon the cloud, wrapped in flaming fire. The heavens are rolled together as a scroll, the earth trembles before him, and every mountain and island is moved out of its place. “Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence; a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him. He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people.” [Psalm 50:3, 4.]

GC88 650.1

The heirs of God have come from garrets, from hovels, from dungeons, from scaffolds, from mountains, from deserts, from the caves of the earth, from the caverns of the sea. On earth they were “destitute, afflicted, tormented.” Millions went down to the grave loaded with infamy, because they steadfastly refused to yield to the deceptive claims of Satan. By human tribunals they were adjudged the vilest of criminals. But now “God is judge himself.” [Psalm 50:6.] Now the decisions of earth are reversed. “The rebuke of his people shall he take away.” [Isaiah 25:8.] “They shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the Lord.” He hath appointed “to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.” [Isaiah 62:12; 61:3.] They are no longer feeble, afflicted, scattered, and oppressed. Henceforth they are to be ever with the Lord. They stand before the throne clad in richer robes than the most honored of the earth have ever worn. They are crowned with diadems more glorious than were ever placed upon the brow of earthly monarchs. The days of pain and weeping are forever ended. The King of glory has wiped the tears from all faces; every cause of grief has been removed. Amid the waving of palm-branches they pour forth a song of praise, clear, sweet, and harmonious; every voice takes up the strain, until the anthem swells through the vaults of Heaven, “Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.” And all the inhabitants of Heaven respond in the ascription, “Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God forever and ever.” [Revelation 7:10, 12.]

Faith and Works

Not Like the Worldling

FW 116.5

When Christ shall come the earth will tremble before Him, and the heavens will be rolled together as a scroll, and every mountain and every island will be moved out of its place. “Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before Him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about Him. He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that He may judge His people. Gather My saints together unto Me; those that have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice. And the heavens shall declare His righteousness: for God is judge Himself” (Psalm 50:3-6). In view of the great day of God, we can see that our only safety will be found in departing from all sin and iniquity. Those who continue in sin will be found among the condemned and perishing.

The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 4

Chapter 35—God’s People Delivered

4SP 459.2

The King of kings descends upon the cloud, wrapped in flaming fire. The earth trembles before him, the heavens are rolled together as a scroll, and every mountain and every island is moved out of its place. Says the psalmist: “Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence; a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him. He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people. Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice. And the heavens shall declare his righteousness; for God is judge himself.” [Psalm 50:3-6.]

Psalms 50:5

From the Heart

Two Vital Lessons, October 13

FH 298.1

Gather my saints together to Me, those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice. Psalm 50:5.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 3 (1876 - 1882)

Ms 5, 1878

3LtMs, Ms 5, 1878, par. 20

My husband spoke in the forenoon meeting with freedom and clearness from Revelation 14. His subject was, “The Testimony of Jesus Is the Spirit of Prophecy.” [Chapter 19:10.] He talked two hours lacking one quarter of an hour. Elder Haskell spoke in the afternoon upon making a covenant with God by sacrifice. Psalm 50:5. In the evening I spoke to a crowded tent on Christ’s riding into Jerusalem and the barren fig tree. The very best of attention was given. The people seemed to have ears to hear, and many had hearts to receive the words spoken.

Psalms 50:5-23

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Lt 79, 1901

16LtMs, Lt 79, 1901, par. 20

“But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth? Seeing thou hatest instruction, and casteth my words behind thee. When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers. Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit. Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thine own mother’s son. These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself; but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes. Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver. Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me; and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I show the salvation of God.” [Psalm 50:5-23.]

Psalms 50:6

Homeward Bound

God’s Law and Sabbath Vindicated, June 30

HB 203.2

While these words of holy trust [Psalm 46:1-3] ascend to God, the clouds sweep back, and the starry heavens are seen, unspeakably glorious in contrast with the black and angry firmament on either side. The glory of the celestial city streams from the gates ajar. Then there appears against the sky a hand holding two tables of stone folded together. Says the prophet: “The heavens shall declare His righteousness: for God is judge Himself.” (Psalm 50:6.) That holy law, God’s righteousness, that amid thunder and flame was proclaimed from Sinai as the guide of life, is now revealed to the world as the rule of judgment. The hand opens the tables, and there are seen the precepts of the Decalogue, traced as with a pen of fire. The words are so plain that all can read them. Memory is aroused, the darkness of superstition and heresy is swept from every mind, and God’s ten words, brief, comprehensive, and authoritative, are presented to the view of all the inhabitants of the earth.

Homeward Bound

The Joy of the Heirs of God, December 13

HB 378.2

The heirs of God have come from garrets, from hovels, from dungeons, from scaffolds, from mountains, from deserts, from the caves of the earth, from the caverns of the sea. On earth they were “destitute, afflicted, tormented.” Millions went down to the grave loaded with infamy because they steadfastly refused to yield to the deceptive claims of Satan. By human tribunals they were adjudged the vilest of criminals. But now “God is judge Himself.” (Psalm 50:6.) Now the decisions of earth are reversed. “The rebuke of His people shall He take away.” (Isaiah 25:8.) “They shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the Lord.” He hath appointed “to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.” (Isaiah 62:12; 61:3.) They are no longer feeble, afflicted, scattered, and oppressed. Henceforth they are to be ever with the Lord. They stand before the throne clad in richer robes than the most honored of the earth have ever worn. They are crowned with diadems more glorious than were ever placed upon the brow of earthly monarchs. The days of pain and weeping are forever ended. The King of glory has wiped the tears from all faces; every cause of grief has been removed. Amid the waving of palm branches they pour forth a song of praise, clear, sweet, and harmonious; every voice takes up the strain, until the anthem swells through the vaults of heaven: “Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.” And all the inhabitants of heaven respond in the ascription: “Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever.” (Revelation 7:10, 12.)

Darkness Before Dawn

A Hand Holding the Ten Commandments

DD 48.2

God’s Amazing Grace

Full Compensation, December 29

AG 371.4

“There shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time; and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book” (Daniel 12:1). From garrets, from hovels, from dungeons, from scaffolds, from mountains and deserts, from the caves of the earth and the caverns of the sea, Christ will gather His children to himself.... By human tribunals the children of God have been adjudged the vilest criminals. But the day is near when “God is judge himself” (Psalm 50:6). Then the decisions of earth shall be reversed. “The rebuke of his people shall he take away” (Isaiah 25:8). White robes will be given to every one of them....

Maranatha

God’s Law Appears in the Heavens, October 5

Mar 286.1

The heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Psalm 50:6.

Mar 286.5

There appears against the sky a hand holding two tables of stone folded together. Says the prophet: “The heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself.” Psalm 50:6. That holy law, God’s righteousness, that amid thunder and flame was proclaimed from Sinai as the guide of life, is now revealed to men as the rule of judgment. The hand opens the tables, and there are seen the precepts of the Decalogue, traced as with a pen of fire. The words are so plain that all can read them. Memory is aroused, the darkness of superstition and heresy is swept from every mind, and God’s ten words, brief, comprehensive, and authoritative, are presented to the view of all the inhabitants of the earth.

Reflecting Christ

The Redeemed Sing, “Worthy Is the Lamb!” December 26

RC 374.2

Millions went down to the grave loaded with infamy because they steadfastly refused to yield to the deceptive claims of Satan.... But now “God is judge himself” (Psalm 50:6). Now the decisions of earth are reversed.... They are no longer feeble, afflicted, scattered, and oppressed. Henceforth they are to be ever with the Lord.

Psalms 50:6-15

Christ’s Object Lessons

Chapter 14—“Shall Not God Avenge His Own?”

COL 172.2

The Lord says, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble.” Psalm 50:15. He invites us to present to Him our perplexities and necessities, and our need of divine help. He bids us be instant in prayer. As soon as difficulties arise, we are to offer to Him our sincere, earnest petitions. By our importunate prayers we give evidence of our strong confidence in God. The sense of our need leads us to pray earnestly, and our heavenly Father is moved by our supplications.

COL 179.3

From garrets, from hovels, from dungeons, from scaffolds, from mountains and deserts, from the caves of the earth and the caverns of the sea, Christ will gather His children to Himself. On earth they have been destitute, afflicted, and tormented. Millions have gone down to the grave loaded with infamy because they refused to yield to the deceptive claims of Satan. By human tribunals the children of God have been adjudged the vilest criminals. But the day is near when “God is judge Himself.” (Psalm 50:6). Then the decisions of earth shall be reversed. “The rebuke of His people shall He take away.” Isaiah 25:8. White robes will be given to every one of them. (Revelation 6:11.) And “they shall call them the holy people, the redeemed of the Lord.” Isaiah 62:12.

Psalms 50:6-21

Last Day Events

Chapter 17—The Seven Last Plagues and the Wicked (The Great Time of Trouble, Part 1)

LDE 240.5

God’s love is represented in our day as being of such a character as would forbid His destroying the sinner. Men reason from their own low standard of right and justice. “Thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself” (Psalm 50:21). They measure God by themselves. They reason as to how they would act under the circumstances and decide God would do as they imagine they would do....

LDE 247.1

There appears against the sky a hand holding two tables of stone folded together. Says the prophet, “The heavens shall declare His righteousness: for God is judge Himself” (Psalm 50:6). That holy law, God’s righteousness, that amid thunder and flame was proclaimed from Sinai as the guide of life, is now revealed to men as the rule of judgment. The hand opens the tables, and there are seen the precepts of the Decalogue, traced as with a pen of fire. The words are so plain that all can read them. Memory is aroused, the darkness of superstition and heresy is swept from every mind, and God’s ten words, brief, comprehensive, and authoritative, are presented to the view of all the inhabitants of the earth.—The Great Controversy, 639 (1911).

Psalms 50:10

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Lt 2b, 1892

7LtMs, Lt 2b, 1892, par. 1

My mind has been very much exercised for several nights, sleeping and waking, in regard to the work to be done in this country. In this wide missionary field there is a great deal to be done in advancing the cause and work of the Master, and with the great want of means and of workers we know not how it can be done. We must humble our hearts before God, and offer up sincere, fervent prayer that the Lord, who is rich in resources, will open our way. “The gold and silver is mine,” saith the Lord, “and the cattle upon a thousand hills.” [Haggai 2:8; Psalm 50:10.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Lt 13, 1892

7LtMs, Lt 13, 1892, par. 19

We are glad the school is located in the very best locality. We shall have to begin to plan to build a meetinghouse; but where is the money coming from? We meet now in a dirty, unwholesome, ill-ventilated building. Oh! my heart sickens at the thought of worshiping God in these places used for theaters and for shows. It must not be; but you know it costs to build here, anywhere. There was a mistake in locating the office where it is hemmed into a crowded block—no chance to enlarge unless it be heavenward. The time is not far distant when the office will be disposed of and a far better one secured, and suitable buildings erected for office, church, and school. As yet there is no way that we can devise, but the Lord knows best. “The cattle upon a thousand hills” [Psalm 50:10] are His, and He can work for those here in Australia if they will walk humbly with God.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 10 (1895)

Lt 110, 1895

10LtMs, Lt 110, 1895, par. 11

Brother Caldwell has just gone to see about the matter. I would pledge one or two hundred dollars and all would strain every nerve to accomplish this. It is well known there is not another hall that could be obtained without a large sum [being] expended, and they cannot be hired for Sunday nights. Oh that the Lord, who says “The silver is mine, and the gold is mine” and the “cattle upon a thousand hills” would now prepare the way for His people to worship Him! [Haggai 2:8; Psalm 50:10.] He will work. I believe it with all my heart; I believe it. We will wait and watch and pray.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)

Lt 4, 1900

15LtMs, Lt 4, 1900, par. 3

You speak of accessions to the church in Brisbane. Thank the Lord, my brother; for one soul connected with the church, properly educated, will become a working force to help other souls. I know well what you mean in regard to the funds in the Lord’s treasury. This is something which we will always be perplexed over, but not in despair. The Lord declares, “The gold and silver is mine; and the cattle upon a thousand hills.” [Haggai 2:8; Psalm 50:10.] The Lord has resources with which to carry on aggressive warfare. Any information that comes from the heavenly throne Satan will seek to intercept by his dark shadow; but the heavenly army is not inactive.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)

Lt 154, 1900

15LtMs, Lt 154, 1900, par. 8

O what a sight it would be for angels to look upon, to see God’s instrumentalities passing out of the hands of those who can handle them for the advancement of His work! Christians, now is your time to come up to the help of the Lord. The Lord’s treasures are at hand, lent to us in trust to be used in just such emergencies. He speaks to us all. Hear what He says: “The gold and silver is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.” [Haggai 2:8; Psalm 50:10.] Then, stewards of the Lord, use the Master’s entrusted goods to free His institutions in Denmark and Norway from debt. Angels of God will co-operate with us in helping these institutions, so that no reproach shall rest upon the Lord’s cause.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)

Lt 19, 1900

15LtMs, Lt 19, 1900, par. 5

The Lord knows all about this matter, and when our faith has been sufficiently tested, and proves unfailing, we shall learn the meaning of the words, “The gold and silver are mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.” [Haggai 2:8; Psalm 50:10.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 20 (1905)

Ms 58, 1905

20LtMs, Ms 58, 1905, par. 3

The money that has been sent in for the work here is the Lord’s. The gold and silver are Mine, He declares, and the cattle upon a thousand hills. [Haggai 2:8; Psalm 50:10.] God bids us deny ourselves in the expenditure of means and put into His treasury the money thus saved.

Manuscript Releases, vol. 13 [Nos. 1000-1080]

MR No. 1034—An Appeal to Help SDA Institutions in Europe

13MR 228.1

Oh, what a sight it would be for angels to look upon, to see God’s instrumentalities passing out of the hands of those who can handle them for the advancement of His work! Christians, now is your time to come up to the help of the Lord. The Lord’s treasures are at hand, lent to us in trust to be used in just such emergencies. He speaks to us all. Hear what He says. “The gold and silver is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.” [See Haggai 2:8; Psalm 50:10.] Then, stewards of the Lord, use the Master’s entrusted goods to free His institutions in Denmark and Norway from debt. Angels of God will cooperate with us in helping these institutions, so that no reproach shall rest upon the Lord’s cause.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)

Ms 139, 1906

21LtMs, Ms 139, 1906, par. 47

Now there are advanced moves to be made in Loma Linda—these small houses to be established on the ground, so as to save the expense of a big building. And the Lord will help us. There are means that shall come from our people to carry on this very work, for just as soon as they are baptized with the Holy Spirit of God, you could no more keep them to put their means in the mechanical business lines of the world, the money-making schemes. You would see they will say, “This is the Lord’s money. He has let us have it, but every dollar of it is the Lord’s.” He says, “The gold and the silver is Mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.” [Haggai 2:8; Psalm 50:10.] And therefore the Lord calls upon every one to bring a faithful tithe into His treasury, that the treasury should not be empty. He wants every one to wake up on this point; for when you read Malachi with the Spirit of the Lord resting upon you, you may understand that you have got a responsibility resting upon you, perhaps, that you have not realized before.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Lt 168, 1907

22LtMs, Lt 168, 1907, par. 4

The Lord Jesus will one day call to account those who would so tie your hands that it is almost impossible for you to move in harmony with the Lord’s bidding. “The silver and the gold is Mine, saith the Lord, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.” [Haggai 2:8; Psalm 50:10.] You and your associates are not novices in educational work; and when you are in stress for means with which to advance the work, you are just as much entitled to ask for that which you need as are other men to present the necessities of the work in which they are engaged.

Patriarchs and Prophets

Chapter 50—Tithes and Offerings

PP 525.4

“He giveth to all life, and breath, and all things.” Acts 17:25. The Lord declares, “Every beast of the forest is Mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.” Psalm 50:10. “The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine.” Haggai 2:8. And it is God who gives men power to get wealth. Deuteronomy 8:18. As an acknowledgment that all things came from Him, the Lord directed that a portion of His bounty should be returned to Him in gifts and offerings to sustain His worship.

From Heaven With Love

Chapter 63—Jesus Acclaimed as Israel’s King

HLv 380.3

Jesus had sent two disciples to bring Him an ass and its colt. Although “the cattle on a thousand hills” (Psalm 50:10) are His, He was dependent on a stranger’s kindness for an animal on which to enter Jerusalem as its King. But again His divinity was revealed, even in the minute directions given. As He foretold, the plea, “The Lord hath need of them,” was readily granted. The disciples spread their garments on the beast and seated their Master on it. Jesus had always traveled on foot, and the disciples wondered that He should now choose to ride. But hope brightened in their hearts with the thought that He was about to enter the capital, proclaim Himself King, and assert His royal power. Excitement spread far and near, raising the expectations of the people to the highest pitch.

Homeward Bound

God Is Owner, July 1

HB 206.1

For every beast of the forest is Mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.—Psalm 50:10.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 5 (1887-1888)

Lt 33, 1888

5LtMs, Lt 33, 1888, par. 26

The Lord is not dependent upon any living man, but He graciously gives us the privilege of co-operating with Him, that we may be laborers together with God. We cannot do His work from our own standpoint. We cannot follow our own finite judgment, but we must have any eye single to the glory of God. “The gold and silver is the Lord’s, and the cattle upon the thousand hills are His.” [Haggai 2:8; Psalm 50:10.] He can work with His power to do whatsoever He will. If any one man refuses to co-operate with the Lord in doing the work after God’s order, that God’s mould may [be] upon it, and not man’s, then another will be chosen in His place, and He will make the willing and obedient to do His work which will be wrought in righteousness and will be as enduring as eternity. This work will be laid upon the foundation which will not be hay, wood, or stubble, but gold and silver and precious stones, which will stand the great conflagration which must take place when every work will be tried of what sort it is.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 5 (1887-1888)

Lt 33a, 1888

5LtMs, Lt 33a, 1888, par. 9

“The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts,” “and the cattle upon a thousand hills.” [Haggai 2:8; Psalm 50:10.] His resources are unlimited, and His power can accomplish whatever He will. If any man refuses to co-operate with Him and will not work according to God’s order, then he will be laid aside, and another will be chosen in his place. God accepts the willing and obedient to do His work, which, wrought through Christ in righteousness, will be as enduring as eternity. Such work will be most precious and will be laid upon the foundation, not as wood, hay, or stubble, but as gold, silver, and precious stones, and it will stand in the great conflagration that is to try every man’s work, of what sort it is.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)

Lt 4, 1890

6LtMs, Lt 4, 1890, par. 7

Brethren, let all see that you are living out the lessons of Christ. If any one of the workers thinks that his way is perfect, and that the brethren do not appreciate his wisdom and experience, it is a positive evidence that he is not learning meekness and lowliness of heart in the school of Christ. The transforming grace of Christ always leads to meekness and humility. The Lord is not dependent upon us to do His work; He has given us the great privilege of cooperating with Him. You may have diverse temperaments, and yet be laborers together with God, all working in harmony, and when all your ability is put into the work, you will accomplish the best results. In doing the Lord’s work we cannot follow our own judgment and peculiar notions. We must work with an eye single to the glory of Christ. Do not talk about that which cannot be done, but of that which can be done through the strength given you of God. “The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of Hosts,” and “the cattle upon a thousand hills.” [Haggai 2:8; Psalm 50:10.]

Psalms 50:10-12

Counsels for the Church

The Privilege of Being a Co-laborer With God

CCh 275.1

God is not dependent upon man for the support of His cause. He could have sent means direct from heaven to supply His treasury, if His providence had seen that this was best for man. He might have devised means whereby angels would have been sent to publish the truth to the world without the agency of men. He might have written the truth upon the heavens, and let that declare to the world His requirements in living characters. God is not dependent upon any man’s gold or silver. He says: “Every beast of the forest is Mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.” “If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is Mine, and the fullness thereof.” Psalm 50:10, 12. Whatever necessity there is for our agency in the advancement of the cause of God, He has purposely arranged for our good. He has honored us by making us co-workers with Him. He has ordained that there should be a necessity for the co-operation of men, that they may keep in exercise their benevolence.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 8 (1893)

Lt 63, 1893

8LtMs, Lt 63, 1893, par. 53

I am unable to labor in the halls in Melbourne. The stench from the outhouses and the open drains pollutes the places, and how shall God be honored? He certainly has money somewhere to change this order of things. We cannot get the people to come to these dirty places to hear me and others of the messengers of God preach, and what shall we do to warn the people in Melbourne? The gold and the silver are the Lord’s, and “the cattle upon a thousand hills.” [Haggai 2:8; Psalm 50:10.] “Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor the beast thereof sufficient for a burnt offering.” [Isaiah 40:16.] “If I were hungry,” saith the Lord, “I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof.” [Psalm 50:12.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 8 (1893)

Ms 2, 1893

8LtMs, Ms 2, 1893, par. 2

I ask you what reserve you can make in this. Business occupies mind and attention and separates the soul from God. Who is our heavenly Father? He is the One who is weighing moral worth. Psalm 50:10, 12. Well, it is not money that raises you one jot in value with [the] God of heaven, neither worldly honor. That case is decided when “the earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard” [Isaiah 24:20]; then we shall want to know that we have a clear title to the heavenly inheritance. Can you read your title to mansions in the sky? How perseveringly the Saviour labored for your salvation.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 8 (1893)

Lt 63a, 1893

8LtMs, Lt 63a, 1893, par. 51

I am unable to labor in the halls in Melbourne. The effluvia of the outhouses pollute the places where the people assemble to worship God; and how can God be honored? Certainly He has money somewhere to change this order of things. We cannot get the people to come to these dirty halls to hear the truth, and what shall we do to warn the people in Melbourne? The gold and silver are the Lord’s, and the cattle upon a thousand hills, and “Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor, the beasts thereof sufficient for a burnt offering.” [Haggai 2:8; Psalm 50:10; Isaiah 40:16.] “If I were hungry,” saith the Lord, “I would not tell thee.” [Psalm 50:12.]

Testimony Treasures, vol. 1

Co-workers With God

1TT 369.2

The Desire of Ages

Chapter 48—Who Is the Greatest?

DA 434.3

Though He had clothed His divinity with humanity, in this miracle He revealed His glory. It was evident that this was He who through David had declared, “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 9 (1894)

Lt 77, 1894

9LtMs, Lt 77, 1894, par. 1

I send you copies of letters which I have sent to different persons, because I think you may be interested in them. Elder Haskell writes me that you have encouraged him to think that you will or have pledged $5,000 for foreign in missions, and for Australia, I think. O how thankful we should be if we could receive some of the Lord’s entrusted goods. Viewing your perplexities, we often think of these words, “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 fields are mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell thee, for the world is mine and the fullness thereof.” [Psalm 50:10-12.] “The gold and the silver are the Lord’s.” [See Haggai 2:8.] The Lord is not destitute of resources, although we do need means with which to carry on the work in this mission field; but the Lord knows all about it. My husband and myself wrestled hard to establish the work in California, and God blessed our efforts. For two years we labored earnestly in Europe, and the Lord has put His blessing upon His work there.

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 14 (1899)

Ms 200, 1899

14LtMs, Ms 200, 1899, par. 1

All the property and talents of means in our world is the Lord’s. They are a test fund to determine by the use [persons] make of the trust funds, their fitness to be entrusted with heavenly positions of responsibility. It is really only theirs in trust funds. The property holder is bound under the most sacred obligation to [act] with fidelity as a steward. “All the gold and silver is Mine,” saith the Lord, “and the cattle upon a thousand hills. All lands are mine, all the rivers, and all the productions of the earth are Mine.” [See Haggai 2:8; Psalm 50:10-12.] When any of this earthly treasure shall come within the control of human agents to use, let them consider this is not my property to invest and use as my judgment shall dictate. I am not to use even donations as I shall desire, but in connection with the whole vineyard. Because means have come into my hands, I must not suppose that I have a moral right to use this means to please my own inclination. This means must be carefully and strictly used—every dollar—in the very places where suffering humanity will be the most benefitted in understanding the truth, the proclamation of the third angel’s message, and where there can be memorials raised to glorify not the name of any man that lives.

Psalms 50:12

From the Heart

Give to God What Is His, March 4

FH 75.1

The world is Mine, and all its fullness. Psalm 50:12.

Psalms 50:14-15

The Desire of Ages

Chapter 13—The Victory

DA 126.3

Yet we should not lose courage when assailed by temptation. Often when placed in a trying situation we doubt that the Spirit of God has been leading us. But it was the Spirit’s leading that brought Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan. When God brings us into trial, He has a purpose to accomplish for our good. Jesus did not presume on God’s promises by going unbidden into temptation, neither did He give up to despondency when temptation came upon Him. Nor should we. “God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” He says, “Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the Most High: and call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me.” 1 Corinthians 10:13; Psalm 50:14, 15.

From Heaven With Love

Chapter 13—The Victory

HLv 77.4

Often when placed in a trying situation we doubt that the Spirit of God has led us. But it was the Spirit’s leading that brought Jesus into the wilderness. When God brings us into trial, He has a purpose to accomplish for our good. Jesus did not presume on God’s promises by going unbidden into temptation; neither did He give up to despondency when temptation came upon Him. Nor should we. See 1 Corinthians 10:13; Psalm 50:14, 15.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)

Lt 31, 1889

6LtMs, Lt 31, 1889, par. 8

What efforts have you made to meet your pledges? We hope no one will rob God and be false to his promises, for these pledges were not made to men, but to God. Do not be found false to your God. Please read Job 22. “For then shall thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God, thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows. Thou shalt also decree a thing” (even as you decreed to build a house for God): “and it shall be established unto thee; and the light shall shine upon thy ways. When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, there is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.” [Verses 26-29.] See Psalm 50:14, 15. “Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the Most High: and call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”

Psalms 50:15

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Ms 19, 1892

7LtMs, Ms 19, 1892, par. 100

My heart goes out to Jesus in loving trust. He knows what is best for me. My nights would be lonely did I not claim the promise, “Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.” [Psalm 50:15.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896)

Lt 77, 1896

11LtMs, Lt 77, 1896, par. 21

The Holy Spirit waits to give aid to every believing soul, and Jesus declares, “Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” [Matthew 28:20.] Let those who believe in Jesus, be strong, prayerful, and full of trust in Christ’s power to save. “Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.” [Psalm 50:15.]

Jesus, Name Above All Names

Guide, September 23

JNN 281.2

The Lord says, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble” (Psalm 50:15). He invites us to present to Him our perplexities and necessities, and our need of divine help. He bids us be instant in prayer. As soon as difficulties arise, we are to offer to Him our sincere, earnest petitions. By our importunate prayers we give evidence of our strong confidence in God. The sense of our need leads us to pray earnestly, and our heavenly Father is moved by our supplications.

Manuscript Releases, vol. 19 [Nos. 1360-1419]

MR No. 1405—Excerpts From Diary, July 6-31, 1892; Strong Expressions of Faith in Spite of Physical Trials

19MR 292.1

My heart goes out to Jesus in loving trust. He knows what is best for me. My nights would be lonely did I not claim the promise, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me” (Psalm 50:15).

Prayer

Chapter 8—Prevailing Prayer

Pr 79.4

Prayer Gives Evidence of Our Confidence in God—The Lord says, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble.” Psalm 50:15. He invites us to present to Him our perplexities and necessities, and our need of divine help. He bids us be instant in prayer. As soon as difficulties arise, we are to offer to Him our sincere, earnest petitions. By our importunate prayers we give evidence of our strong confidence in God. The sense of our need leads us to pray earnestly, and our heavenly Father is moved by our supplications.—(Christ’s Object Lessons, 172.)

Selected Messages Book 2

Meditations Through Days of Affliction

2SM 240.3

My heart goes out to Jesus in loving trust. He knows what is best for me. My nights would be lonely did I not claim the promise, “Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me” (Psalm 50:15).—Manuscript 19, 1892.

The Retirement Years

God Knows What Is Best

RY 142.1

My heart goes out to Jesus in loving trust. He knows what is best for me. My nights would be lonely did I not claim the promise, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me” (Psalm 50:15).— Manuscript 19, 1892.

Ye Shall Receive Power

Surrounded by a Divine Shield, May 3

YRP 132.1

And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Psalm 50:15.

YRP 132.4

The Lord says, “Call upon me in the day of trouble” (Psalm 50:15). He invites us to present to Him our perplexities and necessities, and our need of divine help. He bids us be instant in prayer. As soon as difficulties arise, we are to offer to Him our sincere, earnest petitions. By our importunate prayers we give evidence of our strong confidence in God. The sense of our need leads us to pray earnestly, and our heavenly Father is moved by our supplications.

Homeward Bound

Prayer Moves the Arm of Omnipotence, May 13

HB 154.4

The Lord says, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble.” (Psalm 50:15.) He invites us to present to Him our perplexities and necessities, and our need of divine help. He bids us be instant in prayer. As soon as difficulties arise, we are to offer to Him our sincere, earnest petitions. By our importunate prayers we give evidence of our strong confidence in God. The sense of our need leads us to pray earnestly, and our heavenly Father is moved by our supplications.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Ms 34, 1892

7LtMs, Ms 34, 1892, par. 24

My heart goes out to Jesus in loving trust. He knows what is best for me. My nights would be lonely did I not claim the promise, “Call upon me in the day of trouble: and I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.” Psalm 50:15.

Psalms 50:16

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 3 (1876 - 1882)

Ms 9, 1880

3LtMs, Ms 9, 1880, par. 16

Satan would be glad if sinners could enter the church professedly Sabbathkeepers while he would control their minds and affections, causing them to deceive and corrupt others. A man professing to be keeping the law of God, who will drag those who have confidence in him into the depths of wickedness and sin in the transgression of that law, commits one of the highest crimes against heaven of which a man can be guilty. He says of such, “What hast thou to do to declare My statutes?” Psalm 50:16.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Lt 22, 1892

7LtMs, Lt 22, 1892, par. 12

The precious, golden links of truth are not separate, detached, disconnected doctrines; but link after link form one string of golden truth and constitutes a complete whole with Christ as its living center. Salvation comes through practical godliness and faith in Jesus Christ. Faith is made perfect through works and evidenced in the character. [To] those who are teaching the truth whose hearts are impure, and who have not been converted, to them Christ says, “What hast thou to do to declare my statutes. Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord.” [Psalm 50:16; Isaiah 52:11.]

Psalms 50:16-19

Testimony Treasures, vol. 1

Its Fruitage

1TT 112.3

Said the angel, as he pointed to L: “What hast thou to do to declare My statutes, or that thou shouldest take My covenant in thy mouth? seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest My words behind thee. When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers. Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.” Psalm 50:16-19. God will scatter and shake off these dividing influences, and will free His people, if those professing the whole truth will come up to the help of the Lord.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 1 (1844 - 1868)

Ms 3, 1862

1LtMs, Ms 3, 1862, par. 15

Because the offender puts on the air of an innocent man, a holy man, is no evidence he is right. His deeds, his works, testify of him. By his fruits ye shall know him. Consciences are seared, but the day of retribution is coming and every man’s work shall be made manifest, of what sort it is. Corrupt hearts may teach the Sabbath. But God says—and I was pointed to Chaffee,—“What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth? Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee. When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers. Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.” Psalm 50:16-19.

Psalms 50:18-23

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)

Lt 22c, 1890

6LtMs, Lt 22c, 1890, par. 3

You have greatly weakened your moral powers through the indulgence of base passion. You have broken down the barriers which God erected to preserve purity of thought and chastity of action. You are guilty before God. “When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentest with him, and thou hast been partakers with adulterers. Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit. ... These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself; but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes. Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver. Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright, will I show the salvation of God.” [Psalm 50:18-23.]

Psalms 50:21

Education

Honest Business Dealings

Ed 144.3

“They set their mouth against the heavens.... And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the Most High?” “These things hast thou done,” God says, “and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes,” Psalm 73:9-11; 50:21.

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

MR No. 963—The Days of Noah

12MR 207.2

Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”—Matthew 5:8.

MB 25.2

Only like can appreciate like. Unless you accept in your own life the principle of self-sacrificing love, which is the principle of His character, you cannot know God. The heart that is deceived by Satan, looks upon God as a tyrannical, relentless being; the selfish characteristics of humanity, even of Satan himself, are attributed to the loving Creator. “Thou thoughtest,” He says, “that I was altogether such an one as thyself.” Psalm 50:21. His providences are interpreted as the expression of an arbitrary, vindictive nature. So with the Bible, the treasure house of the riches of His grace. The glory of its truths, that are as high as heaven and compass eternity, is undiscerned. To the great mass of mankind, Christ Himself is “as a root out of a dry ground,” and they see in Him “no beauty that” they “should desire Him.” Isaiah 53:2. When Jesus was among men, the revelation of God in humanity, the scribes and Pharisees declared to Him, “Thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil.” John 8:48. Even His disciples were so blinded by the selfishness of their hearts that they were slow to understand Him who had come to manifest to them the Father’s love. This was why Jesus walked in solitude in the midst of men. He was understood fully in heaven alone.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 3 (1876 - 1882)

Ms 5, 1876

3LtMs, Ms 5, 1876, par. 11

God’s love is represented in our day as being of such a character as would forbid His destroying the sinner. Men reason from their own low standard of right and justice. “Thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself.” Psalm 50:21. They measure God by themselves. They reason as to how they would act under the circumstances and decide God would do as they imagine they would do.

The Three Angels’ Messages

“The wine of the wrath of God”

3AM 98.3

Misrepresentations of God’s love—God’s love is represented in our day as being of such a character as would forbid His destroying the sinner. Men reason from their own low standard of right and justice. “Thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself.” Psalm 50:21. They measure God by themselves. They reason as to how they would act under the circumstances and decide God would do as they imagine they would do.

Psalms 50:23

Christ’s Object Lessons

Chapter 23—The Lord’s Vineyard

COL 298.4

The Lord desires us to make mention of His goodness and tell of His power. He is honored by the expression of praise and thanksgiving. He says, “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth Me.” Psalm 50:23. The people of Israel, as they journeyed through the wilderness, praised God in sacred song. The commandments and promises of the Lord were set to music, and all along the journey these were sung by the pilgrim travelers. And in Canaan as they met at their sacred feasts God’s wonderful works were to be recounted, and grateful thanksgiving was to be offered to His name. God desired that the whole life of His people should be a life of praise. Thus His way was to be made “known upon earth,” His “saving health among all nations.” Psalm 67:2.

Selected Messages Book 2

Ellen White in Her Hour of Bereavement

2SM 268.3

The Lord’s merciful kindness is great toward us. He will never leave nor forsake those who trust in Him. If we would think and talk less of our trials, and more of the mercy and goodness of God, we would find ourselves raised above much of our gloom and perplexity. My brethren and sisters, you who feel that you are entering upon a dark path, and like the captives in Babylon must hang your harps upon the willows, let us make trial of cheerful song. You may say, How can I sing, with this dark prospect before me, with this burden of sorrow and bereavement upon my soul? But have earthly sorrows deprived us of the all-powerful Friend we have in Jesus? Should not the marvelous love of God in the gift of His dear Son be a theme of continual rejoicing? When we bring our petitions to the throne of grace, let us not forget to offer also anthems of thanksgiving. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth Me” (Psalm 50:23). As long as our Saviour lives, we have cause for unceasing gratitude and praise.—The Review and Herald, November 1, 1881.

Steps to Christ

Chapter 11—The Privilege of Prayer

SC 104.1

The soul may ascend nearer heaven on the wings of praise. God is worshiped with song and music in the courts above, and as we express our gratitude we are approximating to the worship of the heavenly hosts. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth” God. Psalm 50:23. Let us with reverent joy come before our Creator, with “thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.” Isaiah 51:3.

Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6

Praise Meetings

6T 62.1

In our camp meeting services there should be singing and instrumental music. Musical instruments were used in religious services in ancient times. The worshipers praise God upon the harp and cymbal, and music should have its place in our services. It will add to the interest. And every day a praise meeting should be held, a simple service of thanksgiving to God. There would be much more power in our camp meetings if we had a true sense of the goodness, mercy, and long-suffering of God, and if more praise flowed forth from our lips to the honor and glory of His name. We need to cultivate more fervor of soul. The Lord says: “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth Me.” Psalm 50:23.

The Upward Look

Infallible Assurance, January 23

UL 37.4

We need a more firm reliance upon a “Thus saith the Lord.” If we have this, we shall not trust to feeling, and be ruled by feeling. God asks us to rest in His love. It is our privilege to know the Word of God as a sure and tried guide, an infallible assurance. Let us work on the faith side of the question. Let us believe and trust, and talk faith and hope and courage. Let the praise of God be in our hearts and on our lips oftener than it is. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me” (Psalm 50:23). Keep the mind stayed upon God, and know the love of Christ as the Word of God reveals it. This Word is life. Talk of Christ; call others to behold Him as your Redeemer.

The Upward Look

Recount God’s Goodness, February 16

UL 61.1

Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. Psalm 50:23.

The Voice in Speech and Song

Chapter 73—Song in the Last Great Crisis

VSS 461.1

Song of the Angels Now—“Whoso offereth praise,” says the Creator, “glorifieth Me.” Psalm 50:23. All the inhabitants of heaven unite in praising God. Let us learn the song of the angels now, that we may sing it when we join their shining ranks. Let us say with the psalmist, “While I live, will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.” “Let the people praise Thee, O God; let all the people praise Thee.” Psalm 146:2; 67:5.—Patriarchs and Prophets, 289, 290.

This Day With God

According to Your Faith, July 26

TDG 216.3

We are the Lord’s little children, and we are to be led and upheld by Him. If we will learn lessons from the kindness and patience and tenderness of Jesus, we will be a blessing to all with whom we are associated. The Lord would have us take comfort in His promises, and praise Him much more than we do. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me” (Psalm 50:23). Let us learn how to express our gratitude to God for His wonderful condescension and love for mankind.

This Day With God

What to Do With Depression, October 23

TDG 305.3

I am praying that the Lord will reveal Himself to you as a personal Comforter. The eyes of the soul must be kept open, in order to recognize the great mercies of our heavenly Father. Jesus is a bright and shining light. Let Him reflect His bright beams into the heart and mind. Do not forget thanksgiving. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me” (Psalm 50:23). Look to Him, and lay before Him all your necessities. Is anything too hard for the Lord? He is the Great Physician. He can heal soul and body, and He would have you take hold of Him in faith. He fully understands the needs of your case. He is a very present help in every time of need. And He is pleased when we show our gratitude to Him.

To Be Like Jesus

The Way Opens When We Advance by Faith, November 10

BLJ 331.1

Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; and to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God. Psalm 50:23, NKJV.

Sermons and Talks, vol. 1

The Student’s Privilege

1SAT 332.2

Let your faith be pure and strong and steadfast. Bring all the pleasantness you can into the school, Let gratitude to God fill your hearts. Remember the words, “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God” [see Psalm 50:23]. When you rise in the morning, kneel at your bedside and ask God to give you strength to fulfill the duties of the day and to meet its temptations. Ask Him to help you to bring into your work Christ’s sweetness of character. Ask Him to help you to speak words that will draw those around you nearer to Christ.

God’s Amazing Grace

Center of Worship, March 9

AG 76.5

Our God, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, declares: “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me” (Psalm 50:23). All heaven unite in praising God. Let us learn the song of the angels now, that we may sing it when we join their shining ranks. Let us say with the psalmist: “While I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being” (Psalm 146:2).20Testimonies for the Church 5:318, 319.

From Eternity Past

The Redeemed Will Sing

EP 198.3

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886)

Ms 9, 1883

4LtMs, Ms 9, 1883, par. 22

If you meet with abuse and insult, do not be discouraged, for Jesus met the same. Go forward doing your work. Store the mind with the precious promises of God’s Word and hold communion with God by frequently repeating them. Cease fretting, cease murmuring, cease faultfinding, and make melody to God in your hearts. Think of everything you have to be thankful for and then learn to praise God. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [Psalm 50:23.] Oh, if all our moanings and frettings and groanings and complainings and hard speeches were presented before us as written in the book of records, what a sight would be revealed to us! How astonished would we be to see and understand our real thoughts and feelings—nought but unhappy complainings.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 5 (1887-1888)

Ms 7, 1888

5LtMs, Ms 7, 1888, par. 50

Oh, I love Him. I love Him, for He is my love. I see in Him matchless charms, and oh, how I want that we shall enter in through the gates into the city. Then shall every crown be taken off from every head and cast at the feet of Jesus our blessed Redeemer. He has purchased it for me; He has purchased it for you, and we shall acknowledge Him Lord of all. And we shall cast all our honor at His feet and crown Him Lord of all. We shall shout, “Glory to God in the highest.” [Luke 2:14.] I wish we would learn to praise Him more. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [Psalm 50:23.] I wish you would talk of it. I wish you would educate your hearts and lips to praise Him, to talk of His power and glory. I wish you would tell of His power. When you do it, you are elevating your Saviour, and when you lift that standard up against your enemy, he will flee from you. God help us to praise Him more and be found faultless.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)

Ms 29a, 1890

6LtMs, Ms 29a, 1890, par. 18

This was a precious day to our souls, a season long to be remembered, never, never to be forgotten. Praise and thanksgiving ascended from the hearts and lips of many to the glory of God. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [Psalm 50:23.] The Lord would have His people a bright, cheerful, gladsome people, lightbearers to the world. Light, precious light, represents the cheerfulness and happiness which should be reflected to the world.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)

Ms 29, 1890

6LtMs, Ms 29, 1890, par. 20

This was a precious day to our souls, a season long to be remembered, never, never to be forgotten. Praise and thanksgiving ascended from the hearts and lips of many to the glory of God. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [Psalm 50:23.] The Lord would have His people a bright, cheerful, gladsome people, light-bearers to the world. Light, precious light, represents the cheerfulness and happiness which should be reflected to the world.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Lt 42, 1897

12LtMs, Lt 42, 1897, par. 10

We need not exalt self, neither need we take special words to God, to depreciate self. We are the Lord’s property. He declares, “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.] How shall we glorify Him? “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [Psalm 50:23.] From His throne above He calls to us, “Look unto me, and be ye saved, ... for I am God, and beside me there is none else.” [Isaiah 45:22.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)

Ms 112, 1898

13LtMs, Ms 112, 1898, par. 6

Look at this house of worship, tasteful, simple, economical. The Lord has worked that you might have this favorable location, this pleasant house so greatly needed. Suppose you recount the blessings of God, and praise Him for them. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [Psalm 50:23.] We cannot please our heavenly Father if we are as unmindful of His great mercies as the heathen in the desert, that knoweth not when good cometh.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)

Ms 93a, 1899

14LtMs, Ms 93a, 1899, par. 24

“And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.” [Daniel 12:1.] Let everyone inquire, “Is my name written there?” Do not think about your brethren and sisters for fear they are not ready, but think about yourself. You want to know where you are, and to know that Christ is formed within, the hope of glory. You want to be constantly singing, and when you do that you will stop your criticizing. If you are beholding Him, you will not have time for anything else. And if you see His face, it will be reflected in your face. All this mourning and groaning is dishonoring God, for “whoso offereth praise, glorifieth God.” [Psalm 50:23.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)

Ms 21, 1900

15LtMs, Ms 21, 1900, par. 34

He says, “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me.” [Psalm 50:23.] He desires us to appreciate the great plan of redemption, to realize our high privilege as the people of God, and to walk before Him in obedience, with grateful thanksgiving. He desires us to serve Him in newness of life, with gladness every day. He longs to see gratitude welling up in our hearts because we have access to the mercy-seat, the throne of grace, because our names are written in the Lamb’s book of life; because we may cast all our care on Him who cares for us. He bids us rejoice because we are the heritage of the Lord, because the righteousness of Christ is the robe of His saints, because we have the blessed hope of the soon coming of our Saviour.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)

Ms 14, 1900

15LtMs, Ms 14, 1900, par. 2

The Lord is to be the object of our worship, of our praise and thanksgiving. To call on His holy name reveals respect for His efficiency. We should ever remember that the fruit of true, willing obedience is revealed in praise and thanksgiving. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [Psalm 50:23.] The line of demarcation between those who utter the holy name of God in blasphemy and those who praise Him with heart and with voice, is clear and distinct.

Lift Him Up

Gather About the Cross, August 28

LHU 254.5

The soul may ascend nearer heaven on the wings of praise. God is worshiped with song and music in the courts above, and as we express our gratitude we are approximating to the worship of the heavenly hosts. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth” God (Psalm 50:23). Let us with reverent joy come before our Creator, with “thanksgiving, and the voice of melody” (Isaiah 51:3) (Steps to Christ, 103, 104).

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)

Lt 31, 1900

15LtMs, Lt 31, 1900, par. 9

There would be much more power in our camp meetings if we had a true sense of the goodness, mercy, and long-suffering of God, and if more gratitude and praise flowed forth from our lips to the honor and glory of God. We must cultivate more fervor of soul. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [See Psalm 50:23.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Lt 73, 1901

16LtMs, Lt 73, 1901, par. 22

From first to last God has wrought in mighty power for His people, and He desires that they shall praise Him. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [Psalm 50:23.] He is glorified by those who worship Him in spirit and in truth and in the beauty of holiness. Obedience to His law is the righteousness of His people. Those who love Him and trust in Him will reveal His love and compassion, His long-suffering and holiness.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Ms 125a, 1902

17LtMs, Ms 125a, 1902, par. 9

Let your faith be pure and strong and steadfast. Bring all the pleasantness you can into the school. Let gratitude to God fill your hearts. Remember the words, “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [Psalm 50:23.] When you rise in the morning, kneel at your bedside and ask God to give you strength to fulfil the duties of the day and to meet its temptations. Ask Him to help you to bring into your work Christ’s sweetness of character. Ask Him to help you to speak words that will draw those around you nearer to Christ.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Ms 125, 1902

17LtMs, Ms 125, 1902, par. 14

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)

Ms 109, 1903

18LtMs, Ms 109, 1903, par. 10

Good is the Lord, and greatly to be praised. His praise should be in our hearts and upon our lips. We should praise Him with our voices; for “whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [Psalm 50:23.] “Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in His commandments. ... Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.” [Psalm 112:1, 4.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 20 (1905)

Ms 52, 1905

20LtMs, Ms 52, 1905, par. 6

The Lord does not want us to bring a sorrowful tone into our meetings. He desires praise. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth Me,” He declares. [Psalm 50:23.] We are to be always praising God. We need in our hearts the light of Christ. We need to know the joy of pardoned transgression and forgiven sin. If that joy is in us, we shall not be able to keep our lips closed during this Conference, because we shall realize the greatness of the sacrifice made for us upon the cross. We shall realize that Christ bore our sins in His body upon the tree. He was mocked and derided by those who ought to have received Him. As He hung upon the cross, the leaders and rulers of the Jewish nation cried out, “He saved others; Himself He cannot save. If He is the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe Him.” [Matthew 27:42.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)

Lt 14, 1906

21LtMs, Lt 14, 1906, par. 13

Let every soul praise the Lord and be thankful for all His mercy and His exceeding love. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [Psalm 50:23.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)

Lt 338, 1906

21LtMs, Lt 338, 1906, par. 5

Be ever ready to receive the rich blessings of our heavenly Father. Educate your hearts and your voices to praise God. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [See Psalm 50:23.] Wonderful are His promises; for they are truth and righteousness.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)

Lt 322, 1906

21LtMs, Lt 322, 1906, par. 3

I am praying that the Lord will reveal Himself to you as a personal Comforter. The eyes of the soul must be kept open, in order to recognize the great mercies of our heavenly Father. Jesus is a bright and shining light. Let Him reflect His bright beams into the heart and mind. Do not forget thanksgiving. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [See Psalm 50:23.] Look to Him, and lay before Him all your necessities. Is anything too hard for the Lord? He is the great Physician. He can heal soul and body, and He would have you take hold of Him in faith. He fully understands the needs of your case. He is a very present help in every time of need. And He is pleased when we show our gratitude to Him.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Lt 12, 1907

22LtMs, Lt 12, 1907, par. 9

My dear friends, we do not realize that we can have the pure, unadulterated faith that works by love and purifies the soul. We need a more firm reliance upon a “Thus saith the Lord.” If we have this, we shall not trust to feeling and be ruled by feeling. God asks us to rest in His love. It is our privilege to know the Word of God as a sure and tried guide, an infallible assurance. Let us work on the faith side of the question. Let us believe and trust and talk faith and hope and courage. Let the praise of God be in our hearts and on our lips oftener than it is. “Whosoever offereth praise, glorifieth God.” [See Psalm 50:23.] Keep the mind stayed upon God, and know the love of Christ as the word of God reveals it. This Word is life. Talk of Christ; call others to behold Him as your Redeemer.

Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2

Chapter 49—Grief

2MCP 460.1

You may say, How can I sing, with this dark prospect before me, with this burden of sorrow and bereavement upon my soul? But have earthly sorrows deprived us of the all-powerful Friend we have in Jesus? Should not the marvelous love of God in the gift of His dear Son be a theme of continual rejoicing? When we bring our petitions to the throne of grace, let us not forget to offer also anthems of thanksgiving. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth Me” (Psalm 50:23). As long as our Saviour lives we have cause for unceasing gratitude and praise.—The Review and Herald, November 1, 1881. (Selected Messages 2:268, 269.)

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Lt 358, 1907

22LtMs, Lt 358, 1907, par. 10

Our faith is to be expressed in thanksgiving. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [Psalm 50:23.] “In everything give thanks.” [1 Thessalonians 5:18.] “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name.” [Psalm 103:1.] Let expressions of praise flow forth from human lips. We are to rejoice in the Lord more than we have done. Let not the heart remain cold and dull and unimpressive.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Ms 164, 1907

22LtMs, Ms 164, 1907, par. 43

Students are to be educated that they may be missionaries at home. They are calling for missionaries from all parts of the world, and we try to furnish them with money and with men and women. And the Lord is blessing their efforts. We believe that in the little time that we have here to work, we must act like men that are waiting for their Lord, when He shall return from the wedding, and when we shall go into the marriage supper of the Lamb. Christ is coming, we believe it without a doubt, and we want all of you to get ready; but let me tell you: Be kind, be courteous, be tender, be true. When you feel that there is something said that you have to refute, just remember, “silence is eloquence.” Do not put out your words that will irritate, irritate, but be silent. Do not irritate; keep your words from irritating, and that will be the greatest rebuff that you can ever give to the busybodies. God help us to take hold of the work. Christ is coming in the clouds of heaven. Christ warned us of what would take place in divers places, and He went on to describe all about it, and you just read it in the Word, and then every one of you put on the wedding garment. What is the wedding garment? It is Christ’s character. It is to put on the virtues of Christ’s character, as I have been reading to you. God help us that we may every one of us help a brother or a sister, and don’t tell one thing that will discourage. We want to be helpful, we want to sing the praises of God. “Whoso offereth praise, glorifieth” God (see Psalm 50:23). Why, then, let us place every soul possible that we can on vantage ground, to have strength to put on the armor and to resist the enemy, and to fight the battles of the Lord, and in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth obtain the victory. Now there is a victory for every one of us, if we will have it. Remember, Sister White has told you that from the light God has given her, there is victory for everyone who will have it and will work for it. But unless you work on the plan of addition, you never can receive on the plan of multiplication. You are to work, to add grace to grace, faith to faith, and the power of God will come in, and you will find that you will have a Counselor in our Lord Jesus Christ. May the Lord bless this co-operation. I would like to pray a few words.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Ms 179, 1907

22LtMs, Ms 179, 1907, par. 25

How much time do we spend in reading the Psalms that are full of praise to God, where we read that “whoso offereth praise glorifieth God”? [Psalm 50:23.] Let us see if we cannot get the praises of God in our minds and on our lips, that our life practice may be as a shining light before the world. Let it not be that whoever hears you, or is associated with you, is made sad and discouraged because you speak words that are harsh and sharp.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Lt 180, 1907

22LtMs, Lt 180, 1907, par. 11

The Lord is waiting for an expression of our gratitude. To every believer He has entrusted a message of light and hope. Then why should not our souls be full of gratitude and praise to God? “Whoso offereth praise glorified God.” [See Psalm 50:23.] Gratitude is a result of the transforming grace of Christ upon the heart.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Ms 154, 1907

22LtMs, Ms 154, 1907, par. 35

I will praise Thee, O Lord, I will magnify Thy name. I praise the Lord with heart and soul and voice, that I may take the Word of the Lord and rest my whole soul and mind, that He will keep me and all who will come to Him with an humble and contrite heart; for He has a love for all who will be obedient and serve Him with their undivided affections. God is the Lord, and greatly to be praised. I see so much to be thankful for that I can never cease to be thankful. And the Lord saith, “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [See Psalm 50:23.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Ms 191, 1907

22LtMs, Ms 191, 1907, par. 10

Here is a great work to be done for us, and I do hope that at this meeting we shall see the salvation of God. Expect it, pray for it, wait for it, and rejoice because it is your privilege to have it. How much rejoicing do we have? “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [See Psalm 50:23.] Now, I want to ask you how much praise goes forth from our lips to God for His kindness, and His mercy and His great salvation to us that we are not left in ignorance?

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)

Lt 228, 1908

23LtMs, Lt 228, 1908, par. 9

Cultivate the heart’s affections. Watch and pray, and let the voice of thanksgiving and praise he heard in an acknowledgement of the grace of Christ vouchsafed to you. Render to the Lord the fruit of the lips. Let no idle words be spoken, but praise the Lord with heart and soul and voice. “Whosoever offereth praise glorifieth God.” [See Psalm 50:23.] We are not as faithful as we should be in acknowledging the goodness and blessings of God. There are many souls whom we might help if we would educate our tongues to speak a word in season.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)

Lt 64, 1908

23LtMs, Lt 64, 1908, par. 4

I am comforted and encouraged by the assurances of those who are striving to do the will of God and become channels of light to others. Let us praise the Lord more than we have done. “Whoso offereth praise, glorifieth God.” [See Psalm 50:23.] As we speak cheering words to the church members, we shall encourage in them gratitude of soul.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)

Lt 80, 1908

23LtMs, Lt 80, 1908, par. 7

All who seek to serve God will at times be embarrassed by Satan’s temptations. When these experiences come to you, do not talk of them in a discouraging way, but sing praises to God. “Whoso offereth praise, glorifieth God.” [See Psalm 50:23.] Always strive to be cheerful. A cheerful countenance does good like a healing balm. By speaking cheering, hopeful words, you may make your own way and the way of others very bright.

My Life Today

I Will Sing Unto the Lord, March 28

ML 91.1

Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. Psalm 50:23.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)

Lt 232, 1908

23LtMs, Lt 232, 1908, par. 9

We are the Lord’s little children, and we are to be led and upheld by Him. If we will learn lessons from the kindness and patience and tenderness of Jesus, we will be a blessing to all with whom we are associated. The Lord would have us take comfort in His promises and praise Him much more than we do. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [See Psalm 50:23.] Let us learn how to express our gratitude to God for His wonderful condescension and love for mankind.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)

Ms 47, 1908

23LtMs, Ms 47, 1908, par. 28

We are told that “whoso offereth praise glorifieth God.” [See Psalm 50:23.] How much do we glorify God by our praises? We frequently hear the expression, “I am so sorry.” Have we not heard enough sorry stories? Let us tell some stories that will uplift and bring cheer and courage. Let us tell what it means to be an overcomer. With the sunshine of heaven in our hearts, let us praise and glorify God. Let there be no quarrelling among us, no differences. With sanctified lips and tongues, let us sing the praises of God, even though we may feel discouraged.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 24 (1909)

Lt 94, 1909

24LtMs, Lt 94, 1909, par. 16

We need to cultivate a humble, thankful spirit. Through the psalmist the Lord declares: Whoso offereth praise glorifieth Me; and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I show the salvation of God. [Psalm 50:23.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 24 (1909)

Lt 178, 1909

24LtMs, Lt 178, 1909, par. 1

In the night watches of November 22, I seemed to be bearing my testimony in a meeting where believers and unbelievers were assembled. I spoke to them in regard to the short work to be done in the earth, and our need of keeping before the world the evidences that the Lord is in our midst. This evidence may be given in words of praise and thanksgiving. “Whoso offereth praise glorieth God.” [See Psalm 50:23.] The Lord calls for faithful witnesses. With our lips and in our works, we should praise Him. As a people we have received special advantages from the Lord, but we do not render to Him sincere thanksgiving. Daily His praise should be spoken by every one of us.

Our Father Cares

I Will Sing Unto the Lord, February 8

OFC 50.1

Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. Psalm 50:23.

Our Father Cares

Infallible Assurance, October 3

OFC 288.4

Patriarchs and Prophets

Chapter 25—The Exodus

PP 289.3

“Whoso offereth praise,” says the Creator, “glorifieth Me.” Psalm 50:23. All the inhabitants of heaven unite in praising God. Let us learn the song of the angels now, that we may sing it when we join their shining ranks. Let us say with the psalmist, “While I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.” “Let the people praise Thee, O God; let all the people praise Thee.” Psalm 146:2; 67:5.

Prayer

Chapter 29—The Privilege of Prayer

Pr 288.4