EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Mother, Mothers (Part 2 of 2)
as important as father’s GW 203; 5T 594
begins with babe in her arms FE 150
commences with baby 1T 390
demands continual advancement in life FE 149
faithful, will be immortalized AH 238
first care of child pertains to CG 230
importance of FE 139, 149; GW 203; PP 244; 3T 562
in developing child’s character AH 234
in molding minds of children 3T 483
in temperance education 3T 562
is not alone for time but for eternity PP 244
is sacred FE 139; 2T 538; 3T 562
is solemn GW 203
is to mold minds and characters of children for usefulness and fit them for future life GW 203
look upon, as grand and noble PP 572
misconception of AH 244-7
must commence at early age of child CG 230
no other work can equal, in importance MH 377-8; PP 244
no work involves more far-reaching results than that of MH 351
often regarded as domestic drudgery AH 232
often seems unimportant to her CT 144; MH 376-7
rarely appreciated FE 158; MH 376
will be tested in judgment PP 244
5. Miscellaneous MH 371-8
accountability of, for souls of her children 4T 113
for legacy they transmit to future generations Te 172
angel could not ask for mission higher than that of AH 231
appetites and passions of, principle should control MH 372
appetites of, transmitted to children Te 292
approving glance of, that casts sunshine into young hearts 2SM 439
arms of, at second advent angels will take little children to GC 645
as: laborer together with God AH 259
missionary in home 4T 134-43
reformer 3T 560-70
as teacher of: baby minds 2SM 437
children 3T 566
family CG 549
at cradle of dying infant 2SM 468-9
authority of CG 82-3
baby too often deprived of pure fresh air by 2SM 465
best prepared to counsel her children 1T 392
best teacher for child during his first eight or ten years Ed 208
branch neglected by, in education of daughters 1T 682
breast of, infant fevered by nourishment from 2SM 432
burdens borne daily by, angels note MH 377
burdens of, children should help to bear AH 285
father should lighten 2T 699
can amuse children while teaching them to be helpful CG 301
can best understand and instruct her child 2T 568
cannot afford to be in bondage to opinion AH 253
cannot love children too well but may love them unwisely 3T 43
care and burdens of, Christ understood MH 41
husband should lessen MH 373
care of, father should not leave restless boys wholly to AH 220
care of baby by 2SM 465-72
carefulness with which, should guard her habits of life MH 372-3
character development by WM 151-2
cheerful and contented disposition should be encouraged in AH 258
cheerfulness in, repaid in physical well-being and moral character of children MH 374
child and, tenderest earthly tie is that between FE 153; 2T 536
child is more readily impressed by life of, than by that of father 2T 536
child is not to rule CG 92
child should help, to wash dishes AH 300
child training by MH 388-90; PP 572-3
child training devolves chiefly on CT 127
child training is continual school for CG 215
childbearing every year is great injustice to 2SM 425
child’s first teacher is Ed 275
child’s first teacher should be his CT 145; FE 416
children brought to Christ by, for His blessing AH 273; DA 511; Ev 349-50; MH 38-44
children may be bound to, by unremitting love CG 67-8
children may be bound to heart of, by gentle discipline CT 114
children naturally come to, with their little perplexities AH 527
children often sent to school by, to get them out of their way CG 302
children should help AH 295
children should not regard, as slave AH 232
children who lacked noble independence, moral courage, and force missing in 2T 379
children who love and repose confidence in ML 164
children’s confidence gained by, by entering into their feelings and directing their amusements and employment CT 115; MH 389
children’s destiny rests to large degree in hands of AH 238, 243, 268; PP 244
children’s duty to FE 100-2
children’s first education should come from CD 228; 2SM 439
children’s love should be of highest value to AH 254
Christ expressed no coldness or discourtesy to His, at marriage in Cana DA 146
Christ invites, to bring children to Him for blessing MH 42
Christ is best friend of, in emergency AH 204
Christ is helper of DA 512; MH 41
Christ knows burden of heart of DA 512
Christ on cross sought to lighten grief of His DA 82
Christ spoke encouragement to AH 273-4
Christ sympathized with Te 290
Christ sympathizes with, in her labors DA 512
Christ understands and helps DA 512; MH 40-2
Christ understands problems of, in training children Te 290
Christ’s life was marked with respect and love for His DA 90
companionship of, to little children MH 388
conversion of one, is cause of rejoicing Ev 328
cooking by 4aSG 132 See also Cooking
correction of child in anger by CT 117; 4T 140
countenance of, children read 2T 58
should be full of sunshine AH 436
crime of, in remaining ignorant re children’s habits CG 457
cruel kindness of, to children 3T 141
daughter should aid, in bearing burdens 2T 243
daughter who hated her AH 362
daughter’s duty to lift burdens from 3T 331
daughters can be protected by, from folly and vice 2T 370
daughters educated by, to think much of dress 3T 29-30
devotion of, to children should not be greater than devotion to God 5T 64
diet of AH 25
discipline of children by CG 238; 2T 433; 7T 47-8
should be simple, neat, and tasty CH 102; 4T 142-3
See also Dress
dressing of babies by 2SM 467-8
dressing of children by, to make a show 3T 29
duty and privilege of, to sow good seed in children’s minds 2SM 434
duty(s) of: as home missionary in household 7T 67
call for self-distrust and earnest prayer CT 128
many women have no practical knowledge of 3T 156
many young women marry unprepared for MH 302
re baby under one year old CG 91
re child with stubborn will CG 211-2
re children’s carnal tempers 4T 92
re children’s clothing 2T 532
re children’s diet AH 262; CD 239-41; CG 389
re children’s perplexities AH 197
re control of children CG 91
re daughter’s health 1T 700
re embroidery and fancywork MH 381
re fashions of dress CG 433-4
re impulsive temper in children 4T 90-1
re little children’s tantrums CG 92-3
re mothers’ meetings AH 246
re noisy children CG 97
re rearing of son 2BC 1005-6
re rebellious son CG 241
re sewing circle AH 246
to neighbor’s children WM 227
to orphan children WM 228
to sensitive child AH 527
to visitors AH 266-7
when children beg to go to party or amusement AH 528
education of baby minds by CG 300-1
education of children by, in home FE 149-54
eldest daughter should aid, to bear toilsome burdens 3T 337
encouragement for AH 273-6
entertainment of visitors by AH 261-2, 449-50
entrusted with greatest mission given to mortals SD 252
example of, does much to form children’s character 1T 156
exercises more power than king or minister 2BC 1009
eyes and nerves of, work that severely taxes 2SM 466
failure of: to comprehend seducing power of evil on youthful minds 4T 140-1
to discipline daughters 3T 29
to discipline herself 3T 29-30
to improve their minds 3T 145
to reason from cause to effect in dealing with children CT 117
to restrain her children 3T 29
to train children for practical life 3T 145
family government by CG 238
family happiness depends much on 1T 306-7
father should help, in religious education of children AH 321
father should not permit, to bear burdens that are too heavy 2T 699
father should share with, in training of children AH 224
father should treat, with kindness, tenderness, and sympathy AH 179
father who permitted children to disobey and disrespect 3T 454
father’s co-operation needed by, in training children 1T 547
feelings of, affect child AH 241
firm and steady hand needed by, in dealing with children 2T 433
first duty of, is to children AH 267
is to train children properly AH 264; CG 171
first great business of, is to be missionary at home 4T 138
first lessons taught by, in the Christian life AH 199; DA 515
food provided for children by 3T 563
form of address to, Oriental custom of DA 146
gains much by keeping her voice low and gentle 7T 48
God never designed that, should be slaves to their families 5T 180
God watches over His people with more tenderness than, over afflicted child CS 17
God’s agent for Christianizing her family AH 235
great work may be done by, for God and country AH 264
greatest burden of child training rests on CG 230
habits and deportment of, are reflected in little children AH 267
habits of, affect child PP 561; Te 90
Hannah’s faithful example is encouragement to 2BC 1008-9
harsh measures should not be used by, in disciplining children CG 83
harshness and censure of, in dealing with children 2T 58
has mission field in home circle AH 245
health is subject in which, should manifest interest 3T 136
health of AH 251-4
consideration is due AH 162
father should consider AH 162
rapid increase of family endangers 2T 94
heart burdens of, Christ knows AH 204
heathen treated, with little respect PP 337
helper of, Christ is still MH 41
helpers of, children as AH 282-90
hiring of governesses by, for children CD 226-7
hiring of wet nurses by, for babies CD 226-7
home cannot be made agreeable and happy by, unless she loves order 2T 298
home education children should receive from FE 149-61
home influences of MH 388-94
home training that should be given by, to children 3T 131-60
to girls CG 352
how: can best help church AH 246-7
can educate children to habits of temperance 3T 489
cause children to disrespect father AH 315
may bind husband and children to her heart 3T 532; WM 154-5
weaken parental authority over children 4T 103
how much reading unfits, for her duties 4T 498-9
husband should encourage and sustain, in her work AH 216
husband should sustain and strengthen, in her toil and care FE 159
husband’s constant aid needed by FE 153
ignorance of, children’s sickness and death caused by 2SM 469
re physiology 3T 136-7
inefficiency of, happiness of many families is wrecked by FE 74
influence exerted daily by, upon children 2BC 1009
influence of AH 240-3
as abiding as eternity AH 240
by improper food served on table 3T 563; 4T 140-1
in forming children’s character 1T 156
is paramount in home CT 111
is strongest known on earth except God’s AH 240
is unceasing influence AH 240
never ceases WM 158
intemperance encouraged by 3T 562-9
invited still to bring little ones to be blessed by Christ DA 512
king has no higher work than that of AH 231; CG 71
knowledge of Bible is needed by, in child training CG 41
knowledge of Christ as personal Saviour is needed by CG 472
labor and burdens of, father’s duty re FE 158
lack of faith in God by, influences children to infidelity 5T 64
laws and rules of, should be carried out at all times and under all hazards ML 53
life and example of, impresses child most FE 153
life of: is to be living example for her children to copy 3T 566
more readily impresses child than does father’s FE 153; 2T 536
often is one of unceasing sacrifice AH 217
little interest shown by, in study of human organism FE 160
love for, is beautiful trait of character 5T 125
love of, Christ’s love for man is greater than MH 72
represents to child Christ’s love DA 515
lying by CG 150
many women never should have become 2SM 431
marks of deficiency or eccentricity of, may be left upon her children CG 71
may educate children for this world and the next 3T 483, 565
may lay her burdens at Christ’s feet DA 512
may make: home a Bethel by her ministries of love AH 255
little helpers of children AH 286
meek dignity needed in 2T 316
mental and spiritual influences imparted by, to child MH 372
mental condition of, affects baby CH 80
message sent by God to Samson’s mother is for all CD 218-9; MH 372
mind of, need not be dwarfed AH 233
mission of, is wonderful Ev 467; WM 157
most important, is to fit children for life’s duties FE 149
miss. labors of, most important of all CG 163
miss. work by AH 246
which has no connection with SDA faith 4T 136
mistake made by, in dealing with children’s fretfulness FE 150
mistaken kindness of, is detrimental to children AH 264
mistaken love of, for daughters 1T 683
mistakes of WM 152-3
moments of, are priceless PP 244
morbid sensitiveness too often shown by AH 253
most sacred duty of, is to children AH 234
narrow precincts of home are made attractive to children by 4T 136
need(s): firmness and decision ML 53
God’s assisting grace to build around children bulwark against intemperance CD 226
physical exercise outdoors AH 251
self-control 4T 495-503
time to read MH 368
neglect of children by: for frivolous matters 3T 564
for lesser considerations FE 157
for service of self and world FE 149
neglect of essential duties by, children greatly wronged as result of 3T 146
nerves of AH 252
not half of, know how to cook or what to feed their children Te 158
not responsible for circumstances over which they have no control WM 151
obligated to God and to world to furnish society with children having well-developed characters 3T 563
personal appearance of AH 251-4
position of AH 231-9
more exalted than that of king upon his throne FE 158-9
more sacred and elevated than that of king 3T 566
practice that is better on part of, than novel reading AH 289
prayers of, Christ is ready to hear WM 152
for conversion of children 2T 274
precious opportunities committed to every PP 572
premature death of, as result of overwork 5T 180-1
presence of: should be greatest attraction to children MH 388; 4T 140
should be home’s greatest charm CT 114
should be sunniest place on earth for children AH 241
priceless opportunities of, to present highest ideal before children MH 378
principal teacher of children in home CG 26
privilege of: as child’s first teacher Ed 275
to bless world by her influence PP 572
to bring little ones to Christ in arms of faith CT 128
to mold children’s characters after divine pattern FE 149; PP 572
promised sufficient grace in care of children MH 42
proper discipline by, may nip sin in bud in children 4T 92
punishment of children by CT 117-8
reform should begin with, before birth of children CG 407
religious instruction should be given to child by CG 487-8
respect for, how children lose AH 254
responsibility(s) of AH 231-9; FE 139-44
as child’s first teacher Ed 275
as teacher of children CG 24
greater than that of king AH 231; CG 71
in education of children WM 158
is heavy 2T 536
that is paramount to everything else WM 158
resurrected babies without, in resurrection day 2SM 260
right methods should be learned by, re child training CG 31
room of, place for little children is in AH 527
sacred charge given to, in children committed to her care FE 149; MH 376; 9T 37
Satan institutes ever-changing fashions and attractive parties and amusements for 3T 564
Satan knows how to tempt AH 241
seldom appreciates her own work AH 232
self-control needed by AH 252; 2T 433
when under trial AH 242
self-discipline needed by 3T 147
self-examination needed by 3T 147
sex knowledge that young girl should be taught by 2T 482
should be: advocates of health reform AH 251
awake to dangers surrounding her children AH 241
calm and unhurried CG 216
careful how she trusts molding of baby’s mind to other hands FE 156-7
careful in her conversation CG 216
careful of her behavior AH 267
careful of her language AH 267
careful of her precious moments AH 267
cheerful 1T 387
example of living for children to copy 3T 566
free from all excitement and nervous haste CG 216
honest in all details of life CG 152
instructed re physical laws 2SM 466
mind for child during its first three years CG 194
much in secret prayer AH 265
only teachers of infant minds CG 300
openhearted to husband 1T 157
practical physiologists 2T 538
quiet, calm, and self-possessed at all times MH 381
spared from exhaustion by overwork MH 375
strictly temperate in habits, for sake of child Te 269
should not be: constantly finding fault in children 3T 531
devotee to fashion CG 349
domestic slave CG 349
governed by world’s opinion AH 267
slavery of, to fashionable display FE 61
solemn obligation of, to exercise self-control MH 373
Solomon’s love and respect for his 2BC 1025 See also Solomon
soothing embrace of, children need AH 197
special responsibility of, in training children AH 184
spirit of gentleness needed by, in training children ML 53
sympathy and approval of, are precious to children MH 388
tact needed by, in child training CG 31
task of, husband should seek to lighten FE 159
tears of, training children aright costs CG 479
temper and temperament of, is imparted to nursing child CD 227
temper of AH 252
temperance reform work by, at home by educating taste for wholesome foods 3T 488-9
temptations that Satan presents to 3T 564
tender affection that should be shown to children by 3T 532
things that divert, from their most important work FE 149
things that keep, from properly training children 3T 564
things that should be neglected by, to care for children AH 191-2
thoughts and feelings of, powerfully influence legacy she gives to children Te 171
time of, belongs to children in special sense 2SM 434; 3T 563
preparation of food should not absorb all AH 262; CD 232
time spent on dresses by, that should be given to Bible study CSW 20
Timothy’s, had faith in Scriptures AA 203 See also Timothy
training of children by, to be useful CT 122-5
training of daughters by 1T 393, 682-3
in household duties 1T 684
training of young children by 3T 137
transmits to children her qualities and strong or weak traits of character CD 219
trials of WM 151-2
two young men who overlooked their duty to 3T 221
unfaithfulness of, is published in character of children AH 268
unhealthy diet of, nursing baby’s blood poisoned by CH 79; 2SM 432
unhealthy mental condition of, often produces colic, spasms, convulsions, and fits in nursing baby CH 80
unwise love of, that is harmful to children 3T 141
usefulness of, in neighborhood and church AH 236
should not be narrowed by home life AH 236
vitality of, child draws upon AH 164
voice of, tone of AH 242
warned re indolence of daughters 2T 371
watching little child for smile of recognition, illustration of DA 191
weakness and indecision of, children quickly see CG 197
weakness of, in disciplining children AH 315
wife who leaned too much upon her 2T 434
will be tested in day of solemn accounts PP 244
women who would be, need great patience AH 255
wonderful privilege God has given to FE 149-50
words of, that cause children to forget their troubles AH 196
world’s debt to, for courageous men AH 243
wrong discipline of children by 4T 500-1
young men who failed to honor their 3T 221
See also Child; Child training; Parent; Stepmother; Wife; Woman
Supplement
accomplishments of, at close of day, not noticeable RC 176
angels care for TMK 39:3
approval from, brings sunshine RC 171:4
attitude of, toward children taught at home 3SM 220:3
behavior of, important because children watch her example RC 189
bereaved, Christ touched by woe of RC 170:5
bring children to Christ UL 26
burdens of, taken to her Saviour in prayer RC 171:2
calmed by Christ through silent prayer RC 171:5
character (own) developed by, brings satisfaction RC 173:6
children,
calling for attention of, to receive light RC 171:4
not to be left by, for missionary work TSB 47:2
too many for; mind cultivation and religion important TSB 69:1
children’s minds molded especially by HP 208:2
child’s character damaged by; snatching something and punishing 2MCP 552:1
Christ,
sympathizes with, who struggle to provide LHU 131:4
turns water to wine of heaven as He works with RC 184:6
understands, befriends and supports RC 170:4
watches, to hear prayers and help in work RC 173:6
counselor (best) for children; she watched development RC 180:5
daughter’s confidence in, lacking; she was taught dishonesty 1MCP 169:2
debt to,
for people choosing truth above life RC 195:5
revealed in the day of God Mar 308:3
disrespect for, taught by father; not a reason to leave TSB 44
duties of,
not to be neglected, despite home problems RC 173:2
to train children given to her RC 170:2
encouraged about her work if seen as God sees RC 176:7
failure of, methods to be changed in case of; live truth TSB 46:2
faithfulness of, rewarded LHU 339:4
family to be Christianized by, as God’s agent 1MCP 140:0
father,
to aid, in counseling their children RC 180:5
to encourage efforts of, in rearing children RC 176:4
first teacher 3SM 210:2
God’s,
charge to, for training her children HP 211:2
presence needed by; training to begin early 2MCP 599:3
gratification of every wish wrongly recommended to 1MCP 133:4
habits and attitudes of, mirrored by infants RC 189:5
heart of, naturally full of love if surrendered to God TMK 39:3
honored by many who receive crowns in judgment LHU 339:5
influence of,
destroyed by expression of angry feelings RC 171:5
greater than of ministers; life or death RC 195:5
prepares for eternal life or death LHU 339:4
instruction,
of children by, in early years 3SM 214:5
to Samson’s mother important for all CC 130:2
interest of, watched over by Christ TMK 39:3
language and behavior of, influences children RC 170:2
learning of, from Christ to educate their children UL 94:4
mind of, cultivated to bring restful spirit to children TSB 42:0
needs and responsibilities of RC 170
own work seldom appreciated by, compared to husband’s RC 176
patience of, taxed by little trials RC 171:5
prayers of,
heard by Saviour who went to heal possessed daughter RC 170:4
while child was away (in the case of Samuel) LHU 339:3
prenatal influence of disposition of FLB 262:4
presence of, to become sunniest place RC 171:4
privileges of, as missionaries only half understood 1MCP 139:5
rebellion against, for not sanctioning girlfriend LYL 64:5
remarriage did not release responsibility as TSB 31:1
repentance of one counseled to begin with LYL 72:3
responsibilities of,
and rewards RC 195:5
neglected; children need training outside home 3SM 215:1
self-control of, may be hard with boys; father can help 1MCP 166:3
souls turned to Christ by UL 94:5
story of, giving her life to save her child TDG 230
tact needed by, or children to be taught by another 3SM 220:3
teacher and queen, while father is priest RC 178:5
time of, to beautify children’s minds and for prayer RC 169:3
unkindness of, but not Jesus UL 180:4
weakness of, may endanger children; father should help 1MCP 166:3
weariness of, seems without justification RC 176:6
work of,
away from husband and children TSB 47:1
begins in the home circle TSB 43:2
character formation of children TSB 43:3
for eternity while father’s must perish RC 176:8
of infinite worth when connected with Christ RC 184:6
unequaled RC 171:2
with Christ for disrespectful children TSB 44:2