EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)

Nature (Part 1 of 2)

Nature

1. Beautiful (lovely) things of

2. Book of

3. Healing (restorative) agency(s) of

4. Objects (things) of

5. Scenes of

6. Study of

7. Works of God in

8. Miscellaneous

Supplement

1. Beautiful (lovely) things of

are blessing to the sick MM 234

are theme for contemplation 3T 377

artists get ideas from, to paint on canvas 2T 589

as reminders of beauties of world to come CT 55

associate glories of, with God’s character ML 294; MYP 365

beauty of, is but gleam from shining of God’s glory MB 96

carry mind up to Author of all that is lovely 3T 377

charms of, interest child of God and mold his taste 3T 377

Christ enjoyed SD 135

compared with man’s imperfect painting ML 294

constant contact with, quickens mind and refines and elevates character Ed 112

Creator of, tell children about CG 48

designed by God to attract and interest mind ML 294; MYP 365

divert mind from self CD 104; 2T 530

earth’s, when originally created PP 44; SR 20

effects of beholding FE 443

given for man’s happiness ML 175; 2T 589

God gave, to man to enjoy 2T 588

God has surrounded man with ML 294

God’s character and power revealed by MM 94

God’s wisdom and skill traced in AA 571

grandeur and beauty of, joy of persons delighted with 4T 296-7

have tongue that speaks to men’s senses without ceasing 3T 333

heart is softened by MM 232

how mind is affected by MH 265-6

in Eden MH 261; MYP 364-5; PP 46-7, 49

lead soul away from sin to God COL 24-5

let young minds associate, with God 2T 583

let your heart go out in gratitude to God for MYP 410

let your mind be carried up from, to nature’s God 2T 589

love for, cultivate in children CG 48

made for man’s benefit 2T 589

marred as result of sin MH 411; 6T 358-9

mind is uplifted by MH 54

new perceptions of truth brought by contemplation of COL 126

one of God’s means for healing the sick 7T 85

persons who are not filled with awe and reverence as they see God in 2T 584

persons who shut themselves away from, cannot be spiritually minded 2T 584

point men to God 3T 377

point the sick to Him who made MM 233

provided by God for human race to enjoy 2T 588

recreation amid, benefits of 2T 589

regard, as precious evidences of God’s love 3T 377

result of beholding DA 70

SDA schools should be located amid FE 320

should awaken grateful feelings to God ML 177

should inspire gratitude to God MYP 365

should make men think of world to come SC 86

should not be objects of worship 2T 589

sick people are led by, to think more of God MH 265-6

sick people need to be surrounded with MH 265-7

soul is led toward purity, peace, and God by CT 186

speak to man’s senses without ceasing 3T 333

students are benefited by Ed 213

teach children to enjoy CT 127; MH 386

theme for contemplation SD 110; 3T 377

tongue of, speaks without ceasing 3T 333

viewed as dead picture by some people SD 116; 3T 334-5

why God has given man so many MB 96; MYP 365

2. Book of

acquaints man with God 7BC 916; PP 599-600

acquaints man with God’s character 7BC 916

Adam and Eve studied Ed 100; 8T 255

best lesson book for small children Ed 208

book of revelation and: bear impress of same Master Mind Ed 128; FE 85

cannot but speak in harmony Ed 128

witness to same great truths Ed 128

children are benefited by studying 8T 326

children should be taught lessons from AH 223

children should have access to Ed 100-1

children should learn of God by studying CT 124-5

Christ studied, in His youth CT 178-9; DA 71; FE 440; SD 135

Christ’s education was partly from Ed 77

Christ’s workers should draw treasures from COL 125

faithful study of, results of ML 294

God’s handwriting may still be traced in Ed 17

God’s love revealed in LS 257

God’s people should study FE 319

God’s wisdom and power and love may be traced in PP 48

God’s word found in COL 125

great storehouse of truth in COL 125

help youth to see treasures in Ed 248

is great lesson book COL 24

John studied, on Isle of Patmos AA 571; FE 424

with pages of inspiration SL 72

lesson of Luke 6:38 is written in Ed 103

lessons children should learn from AH 146-7

lessons of purity and simplicity taught by AH 146-7

lessons written by Christ in DA 70; FE 442

let little children become acquainted with God through Ed 100-1

library of, Christ gained knowledge daily from CSW 39; FE 442

man cannot rightly understand, without God’s help CT 376

manifestations of divine power recorded in AA 571

mothers should take time to teach children from CG 54

next in importance to Scriptures in teaching children CT 185; 6T 185

no better lesson book than CG 55

obtain knowledge of God from PP 596

one of God’s lesson books is Ed 77; MH 400

open, to children as fast as they can comprehend it 3T 137

open for man to study 5BC 1087; 1SM 291

operations of, opened to minds of Adam and Eve Ed 22; PP 51

pages of, Adam and Eve learned from Ed 100

parents should open, to children FE 157; 3T 137

parents should teach children lessons from 2T 584

principles of life revealed in, by God MH 115

profitable study in, for human mind MYP 410

Sabbath bids men to open and study PP 48

scientific knowledge from, Christ as youth gathered stores of DA 70

Scriptures shed light on 7BC 916; MH 462; PP 115

simple lessons from, teach little children CT 146; FE 416

speaks of God’s character MH 462

spiritual lessons should be drawn from 6T 187

study, faithfully MYP 365-6

study of, contemplation of God’s wonderful love and power in MYP 365-6

teaching from CG 45-52

teachings of, testify to truth of God’s written word 8T 326

tells of God’s wisdom, power, and love PP 48

testifies to truth of written word 8T 326

theories sought in, that contradict Scriptures AA 272

use, with Scriptures COL 24

world as Ed 100

written word and: do not disagree 7BC 916

make men acquainted with God Ed 128

shed light on each other Ed 128; MH 462; PP 115; 8T 328

youth should learn from SD 241

3. Healing (restorative) agency(s) of

alone: is effectual restorer of health 2SM 451

possesses curative powers 2SM 452

possesses restorative powers 2SM 448

as great physician that heals maladies MM 232

as Lord’s garden, is blessing to the sick 7T 80

Christ healed by use of DA 824

Christ sanctioned use of DA 824

diverts attention of the sick from themselves MH 265

every person should know how to apply MH 127

for want of which thousands are dying 5T 443

God constantly works through MH 112

God works through, to keep men alive MH 112

God’s healing power runs all through Ed 113; MM 11

healing process of, seems slow to the impatient MH 127

invigorates tired body CG 342; 1T 687

is God’s physician MH 263; 7T 76

marred by curse of sin, restorative blessings found in MM 234

medicinal resources of, influence of quickening, reviving, life-giving properties of SD 170

need of utilizing MM 231-2

must have chance to do her work of healing MM 225

persons seeking healing by prayer should not neglect to use MH 231

power working through, is power of God MH 112-3

process of healing by, is gradual MH 127

properties of, God works through 6T 186

provisions of, physicians have not fully used 7T 79

remedies provided by God in, treat the sick by using DA 824

restorative power is in, and not in drugs MH 127

sick people need to be brought into close contact with MH 262-6

that do not tax or debilitate human system 5T 443

that God approves 5T 443

untrammeled, does her work wisely and well MH 127

See also Natural agency; Remedy

4. Objects (things) of

activity of, silent but ceaseless LS 87

adapted wonderfully to man’s needs and happiness 8T 257

all, are under law MB 48

all bear witness of Creator 6T 358

appreciation of God is shown by CG 54

are: all under God’s supervision COL 81; MM 7

dependent on God MM 8

God’s obedient servants doing His will MM 7

our teachers COL 107

are expression of God’s: character MH 413; 8T 263

power MH 413

as aid to Bible study 8T 326

as evidence of God’s love FE 319

as interpreters of the unseen Ed 103

as medium for spiritual things COL 17

as messengers of hope Ed 27

as reminders of Christ’s lessons 2T 580

attractive graces of, educate children to imitate CT 188

baby minds should be taught from CG 300

bear message of God’s power and glory AA 572

bear testimony to truth of God’s word CT 189

Bible teachings illustrated to children by Ed 120

bid you become acquainted with their Maker 3T 333

blessings of, to the sick MM 232-4

brighten and gladden path of life MB 96

children should be taught lessons from, on Sabbath ML 140

Christ bound up precious lessons with SC 85

Christ drew illustrations from CT 178

Christ holds, in their orderly arrangements and tireless activity AA 472

Christ illustrated God’s kingdom by ML 294; MM 204

Christ illustrated His future by DA 622-3

Christ illustrated His teachings by COL 24

Christ illustrated truth by COL 20, 338, 357-8; CT 261; CW 108; DA 254; Ev 565; MH 54, 289; 2T 579-80; 5T 747

Christ spent much of His childhood and youth among SD 135

Christ wrote on, message of Father’s love DA 20

Christ’s lessons are repeated to men by MH 54

Christ’s parables based on DA 291

Christ’s parables set forth lessons from COL 24-6

Christ’s purpose in teaching people by means of COL 24-6

Christ’s teaching repeated in DA 291

Christ’s voice in, children may learn to hear Ed 120

Christian enjoys, with highest appreciation SC 87

Christian sees in, work of God’s all-powerful hand 4T 296-7

come from God FE 176

communications of God given through SC 85

connected with truths of written word COL 17

contemplation of, new perception of truth as result of MH 462; 8T 326

creation of, Sabbath as memorial of COL 25-6

Creator of, Christ is CT 178-9

God is 8T 263

daily miracle seen in Ed 107-8

declare that great law of life is law of service DA 20-1; Ed 103

declare that there is living God PP 48

deepest lessons from, person who learns Ed 119-20

divine agency working in, men lose sight of DA 367-8

divine mind working on, speaks to men’s minds and hearts SC 28; 4T 580

do their allotted work Ed 214

do their best to: beautify earth CG 54

represent God’s perfection CG 54

each of, ministers to world’s life DA 20-1; Ed 103

everything in, fashioned wonderfully and with marvelous beauty 5T 312

evidences of God’s love and goodness seen in MM 103

exhilarating effect of, on nervous system MM 231

fashioned with marvelous beauty 5T 312

Father’s handwriting in, person who recognizes Ed 119-20

folly of falling down and worshiping 2T 589-90

form and beauty of, marred by sin 8T 256

give but faint conception of Eden’s beauty and glory MH 411; 8T 256

given to: men to teach them spiritual truths AH 147

reveal God COL 18

God does not dwell personally in 8T 265

God has sought to reveal Himself through SC 10

God Himself in person is not in MM 94

God speaks to man through 4T 580

God used, to teach Israel Ed 41

God uses, to do His will MM 7

God would have men delight in SC 85

God’s attributes revealed in 8T 255

God’s care for SC 86

God’s character revealed by LS 94; MH 413; 8T 263

God’s control of 4T 287-90

God’s existence demonstrated by 8T 255

God’s glory revealed in, when He created them AH 27

God’s grace revealed in CT 187

God’s handiwork seen in MH 419

God’s handwriting on, Christ discerned Ed 100

Moses discerned Ed 100

God’s handwriting still remains on DA 20

God’s image and superscription on, men may behold Ed 100

God’s love, power, and glory may be understood by 8T 263

God’s love revealed by CT 188; Ev 149; SC 87; 8T 256

“God’s name writ large” may be seen in Ed 303

God’s name written on, when they were created PP 51

God’s object lessons in, not obliterated COL 18

God’s personality and character imperfectly revealed by MH 419

God’s power revealed by LS 94; MH 413

God’s power still exercised in upholding Ed 131

God’s relationship to 8T 263

God’s silent ministers AH 147

God’s thought expressed by MH 413; 8T 263

God’s truth revealed by CT 187

God’s wisdom and goodness manifested in 5T 443

God’s wisdom revealed by AH 147; CT 187-8

growth and development of, principles of Christ’s kingdom revealed by MH 54

health-giving, supply elixir of life 7T 76-7

heathen who has heeded voice speaking in DA 638; SD 364

how, become key to treasure house of God’s word Ed 120

illustrating Bible teaching, encourage children to search out Ed 120

illustrations and parables drawn from, Christ taught by CT 140

illustrations drawn from, help man to understand mysterious truths of spiritual life SC 67

importance of using, in teaching heathen CT 186

important lessons read in, by John AA 572

impress of Deity is seen on Ed 99; PP 599

in blighted state, reveal handiwork of Master Artist MH 411

in their original perfection, expressed God’s thought COL 18

infinite skill lavished on, by God MB 96

interpretation of, in light of cross Ed 101

invite men to become acquainted with Creator SC 85

invite your attention and meditation 3T 333

Israel perverted, to conceal God COL 18

John studied, while on Isle of Patmos AA 571-2; SL 72-4

joyful voice speaking in, listening ear that hears 3T 335

law of service is written on DA 20-1; Ed 103

lessons from, for children re development of character CT 142

lessons in, for children Ed 120

for man 3T 333

lessons of, point from nature to nature’s God CT 188-9

lessons of life from Ed 102-12

lessons of truth associated with, Christ gave 4T 580

lessons taught by, all do well to heed CT 190

prepare gospel worker to deal with other minds Ed 112

lessons taught by Christ from MB 95-8

let children learn to see in, expression of God’s love and wisdom Ed 102-3

little, lessons taught by 8T 260

little children should come close to CT 188

love for, children should be encouraged in CG 48

make plain God’s wisdom and infinite grace COL 22

man may understand God’s love, power, and glory by 8T 263

man must do his part in order to enjoy Ed 214

men were taught of God through COL 22

many illustrations from, Bible writers use Ed 120

marred and defiled by sin COL 18

marvelous adaptation of, to man’s needs and happiness ML 294

meaning of, Christ told men CT 189

minister to world’s life Ed 103

ministry of, lesson re DA 20-1

more of God’s wisdom can be learned from, than schoolmen know MB 96

most simple, Christ noticed MM 204

never deny God 3T 333

never refuse to obey God’s will 3T 333

no deception in Ed 108

obey Creator’s will SC 86; 3T 333

perfect works of Master Artist seen everywhere in 5T 312

perfection seen in, art can never attain 2T 589

proclaim love and skill of heavenly Artist 2T 584

provided by God to keep man’s body, mind, and soul in health 7T 76

pure and undefiled when created ML 323

reflect light of heaven CT 189

regard, as lesson book COL 87-8

reminders of Eden home of Adam and Eve Ev 149

repeat Christ’s invitation given in Matt. 11:28 DA 289

repeat Christ’s lessons Ed 120

repeat Christ’s teaching to men DA 291

representing Christ, teach children to search out Ed 120

reveal God’s character and power as Creator MM 94

reveal God’s love for mankind MM 94

reveal handiwork of great Master Artist 8T 256

savage who has heeded voice speaking in SD 364

shadow cast over, by sin MH 261-2

show God’s power and love MM 94

smallest, man cannot produce life in SC 67

Solomon studied CT 190; PK 33

speak and act Creator’s will COL 81; MM 7

speak of Creator PP 592

speak of God’s: care 5T 312

love to man AH 147; 5T 312

speak to man in words of heavenly wisdom CT 189

speak to man re Creator’s love PP 599

speak words of heavenly wisdom CT 189

spiritual lessons from, Christ reproved men for not learning 4T 580

studied and interpreted rightly, speak of Creator CT 186

take up Christ’s parables and repeat His counsels DA 291

teach children to notice in, evidences of God’s thought for us Ed 119

teach lesson(s) of: co-operation 6T 186

God’s love MM 233

obedience and trust SC 85-6

trust and faith SD 75; 4T 579-80

teach lessons re development of character Ed 111-2

teaching from CT 185-90

teachings of, placed in new aspect by Christ’s words COL 19

teemed with divine instruction for Adam and Eve COL 18

teemed with divine wisdom for Adam and Eve Ed 17

tell children amid, reason for institution of Sabbath 6T 358

tell of God’s desire to make His children happy MH 412

tell of God’s tender and fatherly care MH 412

10,000, love that restores is seen in Ed 101

10,000 voices of, speak God’s praise CT 54; MH 411; ML 175

testify re God’s: desire to make His children happy PP 600

forbearance and love 6T 358

love and care 8T 325

love and power CT 185

power, wisdom, and love MH 419

tender and fatherly care PP 600

tokens of God’s love and care in, call attention of the repining to 5T 443

traces of work of evil seen on MH 411

traces of work of prince of power of air may be seen in 8T 256

understood rightly, lead men to Creator CT 188

use, in teaching lessons about God 7T 85

with Scriptures in teaching others COL 24

used by Christ to illustrate truth, teach children to search out Ed 120

vast fields opened by, for scientific research MH 462

voice speaking to them in, persons who close their senses to 3T 335

where physicians and nurses can draw lessons from, for the sick 7T 85-6

will be convulsed before second advent 7BC 946; EW 34, 285-7; GC 636-8; PP 109-10; 3SG 81-3

witness to eternal truth of God’s word CT 189

wonderful adaptation of, to man’s need and happiness Ed 119

yield implicit obedience to: God’s commands COL 81

Him who employs them MM 7

5. Scenes of

advantages of living amid 2SM 356

artists try to reproduce MYP 366

beneficial to children, youth, and adults AH 154

Christ and His disciples sought rest amid DA 361-2

Christ as youth communed with God amid Ed 185

Christ communed with God amid MH 58

Christ drew from, illustrations that simplified His teachings PP 599

Christ found recreation amid MH 52

Christ loved DA 290

Christ loved to teach people amid MH 54

Christ meditated amid DA 90

Christ secured people’s attention by connecting His teachings with COL 21

Christ taught people amid COL 24-6; DA 290-1; MB 38-9; MH 54; 2T 579-80

Christ’s parables should be studied amid COL 26

Christ’s plan for educating Israel amid COL 23-4

Christian character is more easily formed amid Ev 46

chronic invalid benefited by living amid MH 264

communion with God amid, benefits of MH 58

education of children amid 3T 137

heart finds rest amid MH 54

home amid, blessings of MH 367

illustrations from, Christ frequently used MB 38

invalids benefited by being amid MM 234

Israelite youth trained among PP 592

let students be where, can speak to their senses FE 320; LS 353

mind should be trained to see God in FE 96

Moses communed with God amid Ed 63, 65

painted by Master Artist Ed 101; MM 232; MYP 366

parents and children should spend some time amid, on Sabbath Ed 251; 2T 583-5

persons sick from overwork are benefited by life amid MH 236-7

picnics amid, SDA families benefited by 1T 514

rearing of children amid MH 367

recreation amid, is of highest benefit 4T 653

regarded as dead picture by some people 3T 334-5

repeat to men Christ’s teaching CT 261; FE 243

restful to eye and mind AH 154

schools of prophets located among PP 592

schools of prophets trained students to see God in PP 592

schools should be established amid FE 320; LS 353

sick people benefited by care and treatment amid MH 262-8; MM 232; 4T 579-80; 7T 69, 76-7, 80, 82, 85-6

sick people benefited by reading God’s word amid MH 266

working amid, lessons learned by Ed 111-2

youth should be trained to see God in PP 592

6. Study of

Adam and Eve devoted time to CT 186; Ed 15, 20-1; PP 50-1; 1SM 290-1; SR 22-3, 29; 8T 255-6

as key to treasure house of God’s word Ed 120

by Christ as youth DA 70; MH 366

by John the Baptist 5BC 1115; DA 101-2

by Solomon CT 190; PK 33

Christ learned wisdom through SD 135

close, needed under Spirit’s guidance SD 241

deep, results of Ed 133

encourage people in MH 147

erroneous, that makes it a deity 8T 259

wrong conclusions reached by PP 112-4

frivolous minds are benefited by 4T 581

God’s written word as aid in MH 461-2

health and happiness for man in CT 187; 6T 179

how erroneous scientific research in, leads to infidelity GC 522

improper: how men become idolaters by 1SM 295; 8T 257

falls short of God’s purpose 3BC 1144

that leads to wrong conclusions 8T 257

infinity ever beyond MH 431; 8T 261

in school of hereafter Ed 303

John the Baptist devoted time to 5BC 1115; CT 445-6; DA 101-3; 2SM 148; 4T 109

light of God’s word aids in 8T 325

man’s faculties are quickened and elevated by MYP 253

nervous child is benefited by CT 187

new perception of truth given by COL 126

no man is so educated as to need no more FE 213

open book in, mind finds 4T 581

parents and children should spend time in, on Sabbath CG 533

“science falsely so called” in GC 522-3

scientific: that contradicts God’s word MH 462

that is false 8T 257-9

that leads to infidelity 8T 257-8

that leads to wrong conclusions PP 112-4; 3SG 90-6

with Bible Ed 128-34

Spirit’s aid needed in Ed 120

that exalts nature above God of nature 8T 257

that leads to wrong conclusions 8T 257

that tends to make men idolaters 8T 257

will continue throughout eternity 3BC 1144; GC 677

with microscope Ed 303

with telescope Ed 303

youth benefited by MYP 189, 253

7. Works of God in

beauty and grandeur of, results of beholding CSW 40

Bible furnishes knowledge of 3T 374

children may gain knowledge from CSW 40; FE 443

Christ associated His lessons of instruction with 2T 580

communion with God in SL 74

evidences of God’s love in 3T 377

exalt God’s wisdom 3T 377

expression of God’s love beheld in PK 47

gifts of healing in, for all FE 61

God uses, to serve His own purpose PP 103

God’s handwriting may still be traced in Ed 17

God’s love and glory seen in 3T 333

image of God is reflected by, as mirror GC 676-7

John communed with God through SL 74

lead people to study God’s wisdom and love in MH 147

lessons of wisdom in, for all FE 61

listening ear can hear and understand God’s communications through 3T 333

magnify God’s power 3T 377

man may commune with God through LS 256-7

revelation of God’s character seen in PK 47

speak to man’s senses PP 48; 3T 377

teacher should study 3BC 1143; CT 453

testify of God and His love DA 20

testify of God’s power and greatness PP 116

youth should study MYP 253

8. Miscellaneous

all: confused as result of sin 1BC 1085

is alive MM 10

all powers of, made ministers of God’s will PP 272

animate and inanimate: Christ studied in great library of CSW 39; FE 442

obey God’s will 5T 311

Solomon’s diligent study of PK 33

antagonistic forces of, at work Ed 101

antediluvians exalted, above God of nature PP 97

appeared brighter to EGW after her conversion LS 24

as in visible, so is it with human soul 4T 203

audience chamber of: fields and hills as CG 48

should be schoolroom for children FE 61

Author of: Christ is DA 689, 753

Deity is 6BC 1068; 1SM 293

is Author of Bible CT 395; FE 375

bears witness to God’s existence as Creator and Supreme Ruler PP 48

beautiful figures in, prosperity of God’s people represented by PP 450

beauty and glory of, will be unfolded to the redeemed in world to come CT 162

beauty of, leads soul away from sin toward God CT 186

behold God through LS 353

brightness and beauty of, speak of God MH 412

can teach man much re mystery of godliness SD 241; 8T 326

cannot reveal God’s character in its perfection 8T 256

change wrought in, as result of man’s disobedience 8T 256

charms of, God would have men be happy in AH 502; 2T 588

children of preschool age find delight and instruction in Ed 100

children should become acquainted with CT 188

Christ as child was interested in 5BC 1117

Christ continually works in PP 114

Christ drew lessons from 3T 375

Christ leads men from, to nature’s God MM 9

Christ used, to teach men about God COL 22

to turn men’s thoughts to God MM 9

Christ was at home with DA 419

Christ’s contacts with MH 51-8

Christianity and, have same Author FE 85

harmony between FE 85

church schools can use, to lead minds to God 6T 205

clothed with parables of Christ COL 20

communion with, Christ’s earthly life was life of MH 51

gospel workers need time for MH 58

communion with God in DA 360; SC 85; SL 74

mind is uplifted and heart finds rest in DA 291

contact with: Adam and Eve were placed in close MH 261

blessings of MH 261-8

child will see in, cause for perplexity Ed 101

children need to come into close CT 188

cultivation of land brings students into close FE 423

God’s people lived in close, in early ages Ed 211

how Christ brought His hearers into Ed 102

students’ minds need close COL 25

teachers should bring students into Ed 247

continues her unvarying course on Sabbath DA 207

creation of, erroneous theories re 8T 258-9

David’s communion with God through Ed 52

decay in, Adam witnessed first signs of PP 62; SR 55

as result of curse 4aSG 155

degeneration of, noxious plants that are result of 6T 186

deification of: no virtue in 6T 185

warning against MH 413; 8T 259

while denying God of nature GC 583

determined efforts of, to remove effects of ill treatment she suffers MH 235

diversity of, oneness in 5BC 1143; MM 10

do not force, to unnatural action Te 77

do not regard, as God MH 413; 8T 263

does not act independently of God 8T 259

does not produce her bounties by original power inherent in her 6BC 1062

effects of man’s sin upon COL 18; 8T 255-6

elements of: Christ has power over DA 819