EGW WritingsPsalms 67

In Heavenly Places

The Latter Rain, November 27

HP 338.6

Are you using all your powers in an effort to bring the lost sheep back to the fold? There are thousands upon thousands in ignorance who might be warned. Pray as you have never prayed before for the power of Christ. Pray for the inspiration of His Spirit, that you may be filled with a desire to save those who are perishing. Let the prayer ascend to heaven, “God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; that thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations” (Psalm 67:1, 2).41The Review and Herald, May 17, 1906.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 117, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 117, 1901, par. 11

Let the prayer ascend to heaven, “God, be merciful to us, and bless us, that Thy way may be known upon the earth, and Thy saving health among all nations.” [See Psalm 67:1, 2.] If you seek to answer this prayer, you will go forth into the world as an earnest, medical missionary for the Lord.

Maranatha

The Sealing and the Latter Rain, July 23

Mar 212.6

Are you using all your powers in an effort to bring the lost sheep back to the fold? There are thousands upon thousands in ignorance who might be warned. Pray as you have never prayed before for the power of Christ. Pray for the inspiration of His Spirit, that you may be filled with a desire to save those who are perishing. Let the prayer ascend to heaven, “God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; that thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations” (Psalm 67:1, 2).82In Heavenly Places, 338.

Our Father Cares

The Sealing and the Latter Rain, December 16

OFC 362.6

Are you using all your powers in an effort to bring the lost sheep back to the fold? There are thousands upon thousands in ignorance who might be warned. Pray as you have never prayed before for the power of Christ. Pray for the inspiration of His Spirit, that you may be filled with a desire to save those who are perishing. Let the prayer ascend to heaven, “God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; that thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations” (Psalm 67:1, 2).16Maranatha, 212.

Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9

A Lack of Sympathy

9T 47.2

Work, oh, work, keeping eternity in view! Bear in mind that every power must be sanctified. A great work is to be done. Let the prayer go forth from unfeigned lips: “God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause His face to shine upon us.... That Thy way may be known upon earth, Thy saving health among all nations.” Psalm 67:1, 2.

The Review and Herald

January 12, 1911

RH January 12, 1911, par. 10

Let church-members bear in mind that the fact that their names are registered on the church-books will not save them. They must show themselves approved of God, workmen that need not to be ashamed. Work, O work, keeping eternity in view! Bear in mind that every power must be sanctified. A great work is to be done. Let the prayer go forth from unfeigned lips, “God be merciful unto us; ... that thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.” Psalm 67:1, 2.

Testimony Treasures, vol. 3

A Lack of Sympathy

3TT 309.1

Work, oh, work, keeping eternity in view! Bear in mind that every power must be sanctified. A great work is to be done. Let the prayer go forth from unfeigned lips: “God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause His face to shine upon us. ... That Thy way may be known upon earth, Thy saving health among all nations.” Psalm 67:1, 2.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 4 (1883 - 1886)

Ms 51, 1886

4LtMs, Ms 51, 1886, par. 1

The message of truth is to go forward like a lamp that burneth. David exclaims from the fulness of his soul, “Come and hear, all ye that fear God, ... and I will declare what He hath done for my soul. I cried unto Him with my mouth, and He was extolled with my tongue. ... God be merciful unto us, and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us; ... that Thy way may be known upon the earth, Thy saving health among all nations.” Psalm 66:16-67:2.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Lt 44, 1892

7LtMs, Lt 44, 1892, par. 11

The wisdom and prosperity of the church casts a telling influence upon her favor. The Psalmist prayed for the prosperity of the church, “God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; that thy way may be known upon the earth, thy saving health among all nations.” [Psalm 67:1, 2.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 8 (1893)

Lt 77, 1893

8LtMs, Lt 77, 1893, par. 64

A great work is to be done. Let the prayer go forth from unfeigned lips, “God be merciful unto us and bless us; and cause His face to shine upon us; that thy way be known upon the earth, thy saving health among all nations.” [Psalm 67:1, 2.] Our God is waiting to be gracious. “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.” [John 17:3.] Will the church give to the world the light of the knowledge of Jesus Christ? Shall the light shine forth to all nations, kindreds, tongues, and peoples?

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Lt 3, 1891

7LtMs, Lt 3, 1891, par. 3

There are greater blessings for us to enjoy. (Psalm 67): “God be merciful unto us and bless us and cause His face to shine upon us, that thy way may be known upon the earth, thy saving health among all nations. Let the people praise thee O God; let all the people praise thee. O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Let the people praise thee, O God, let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us. God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.”

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Ms 74, 1897

12LtMs, Ms 74, 1897, par. 36

“Thou desiredst not sacrifices, else would I give it. Thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.” [Psalm 51:16, 17.] Please read the sixty-sixth and sixty-seventh Psalms. “Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue. If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me. But verily, God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.” [Psalm 66:16-20.] This is the way in which our tongues should be employed. If we enjoy the love of God in our hearts, we will have something to say. From the treasure of our heart we will bring forth good things. We will render to God the fruit of our lips. Our words will be words of praise and thanksgiving.

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.

Selections from the Testimonies for the Church For the Study of Those Attending the General Conference in Oakland, Ca., March 27, 1903

Chapter 12—The Work in the South

PH151 61.3

Our churches in the South are to have a spiritual resurrection, and the Lord, through His Holy Spirit, will graciously bless the means employed by His servants to bring this about, if the brethren will not hinder the work as they have done in the past. The psalmist prayed, “That Thy way may be known upon the earth, Thy saving health among all nations.” Psalm 67:2. Let this prayer be ours. Let us pray that the healing influence of divine revelation, as a heavenly current of vital air, may come upon God’s people, imparting physical and spiritual health and vigor. Let us pray that the leaven of His grace shall work in church after church, till God’s name is a praise among them, because of His wonderful works. We shall extend His kingdom by doing the work close by us that is waiting to be done.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)

Ms 77, 1898

13LtMs, Ms 77, 1898, par. 16

The Psalmist prayed, “That thy way may be made known upon the earth, and thy saving health among all nations.” [Psalm 67:2.] The medical missionary work is work that all who will may undertake. Oh, that a heavenly current of vital air would sweep moral and physical sickness from the world. Oh, that human agencies would co-operate with divine instrumentalities to impart health and vigor and piety. Then a heavenly atmosphere will prevail. The prosperity of our churches in every locality depends on the co-operation of the members with Jesus Christ. Through evil report as well as good, they are to follow Him. He is only waiting for channels through whom He can work.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Lt 73, 1902

17LtMs, Lt 73, 1902, par. 8

Our churches in the South are to have a spiritual resurrection, and the Lord, through His Holy Spirit, will graciously bless the means employed by His servants to bring this about. The psalmist prayed, “That thy way may be known upon the earth, thy saving health upon all nations.” [Psalm 67:2.] Let this prayer be ours. Let us pray that the healing influence of divine revelation, as a heavenly current of vital air, may come upon God’s people, imparting physical and spiritual health and vigor. Let us pray that the leaven of His grace shall work in church after church, till God’s name is a praise among them because of His wonderful works. We shall extend His kingdom by doing the work close by us that is waiting to be done.

In Heavenly Places

Reflecting God’s Love, March 28

HP 94.1

Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. Psalm 67:3.

Testimony Treasures, vol. 2

Prayer and Praise

2TT 112.1

Our God, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, declares: “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth Me.” 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.” “Let the people praise Thee, O God; let all the people praise Thee.” Psalm 146:2; 67:3.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 156, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 156, 1901, par. 43

Too much power is invested in humanity when a man has it in his power to rule or ruin. The true and living God is to be exalted. All nations are to hear the proclamation of the gospel message. Many, convicted and converted, will bow in humility before the Lord, making an unreserved consecration of themselves to Him. The message is to go to all parts of the world. “Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none else. I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.” [Isaiah 45:22, 23.] The words inscribed on the Lord’s temple harmonize with His unlimited invitation of mercy, “My house shall be called a house of prayer for all people.” It shall proclaim that I, the living God, sit upon My throne as Ruler, giving audience to the world. And what is the response? “Let all the people praise thee, O God, let all the people praise thee; and let the whole earth be filled with thy glory.” [See Psalm 67:3; 72:19.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 130, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 130, 1901, par. 2

We need now as never before to call attention to the words, “Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth.” [Isaiah 45:22.] What the Lord inscribed upon His temple was in perfect harmony with His plan. His invitation is to go forth to all places of the earth. Unlimited was His invitation of mercy. “My house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.” [Isaiah 56:7.] It shall proclaim that I am now on My throne, giving audience to the world. “Let the people praise thee, O God, let all the people praise thee.” “And let the whole earth be filled with his glory.” [Psalm 67:3; 72:19.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 16 (1901)

Ms 156b, 1901

16LtMs, Ms 156b, 1901, par. 24

The true and living God is to be exalted. All nations are to hear the proclamation of the gospel message. Many, convicted and converted, will bow in humility before the Lord, making an unreserved consecration of themselves to Him. The message is to go to all parts of the world. “Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is none else. I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.” [Isaiah 45:22, 23.] The words inscribed on the Lord’s temple harmonize with His unlimited invitation of mercy, “My house shall be called a house of prayer for all people.” [Isaiah 56:7.] It shall proclaim that I, the living God, sit upon My throne as Ruler, giving audience to the world. And what is the response? “Let all the people praise thee, O God, let all the people praise thee; and let the whole earth be filled with thy glory.” [See Psalm 67:3; 72:19.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 17 (1902)

Lt 108, 1902

17LtMs, Lt 108, 1902, par. 25

The message of John the Baptist is to be reiterated:: “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” [John 1:29.] From sanctified lips are to fall the words, “Let the people praise thee, O God, let all the people praise thee; and let the whole earth be filled with His glory.” [See Psalm 67:3; 72:19.]

God’s Amazing Grace

Learn the Song of Triumph Now, December 10

AG 352.4

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” (Psalm 146:2). “Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee” (Psalm 67:5).17Patriarchs and Prophets, 289, 290.

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.

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.

To Be Like Jesus

The Way Opens When We Advance by Faith, November 10

BLJ 331.2

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” (Psalm 146:2). “Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee” (Psalm 67:5).