EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Nature (Part 1 of 2)
Nature
1. Beautiful (lovely) things of
3. Healing (restorative) agency(s) of
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
speak and act Creator’s will COL 81; MM 7
speak of Creator PP 592
speak of God’s: care 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
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
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