EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Providential care - Public speaker, Public speakers, ministers as
Providential care
Providential care, all living creatures daily depend on God’s PP 115
God’s, over Samson PP 568
Providential dealings
Providential dealings, God’s people should remember His 6T 365
need of understanding Ev 199
Providential interposition, Providential interpositions
Providential interposition, Providential interpositions, God’s, will aid church during loud cry Ev 694
Providential opening, Providential openings
Providential opening, Providential openings, see and press into 9T 130
Providential opportunity, Providential opportunities
Providential opportunity, Providential opportunities, failure to improve Ev 394-5; 9T 51
Providential working, Providential workings
Providential working, Providential workings, God speaks to men through His SC 87
God’s will revealed to men in 5T 512
how to recognize, of God 5T 512
when church will see, of God 9T 46
Providing
Providing, God has thousand ways of, for His people of which we know nothing DA 330; MH 481
Provision
Provision, every, made by God to meet needs of man’s spiritual nature SD 19
faithful persons will never be placed in position for which God has not made COL 173; GW 263; MH 248; ML 217
made by God for man to: act on better plans than worldlings do COL 358
become like Him MB 76
have help which He alone can give LS 245-6
overcome sin 5T 574
scanty, God can increase your PK 242-3
teach people to use, given them by God MM 262
Provocation, Provocations
Provocation, Provocations, consistent life unruffled under MH 494
do not retaliate when under 5T 347
few words hastily spoken under, effects of MH 494
gentleness of spirit under, more effective than forcible argument DA 353
gospel workers under, duty of DA 353
hasty words spoken when under, results of MM 210
how to meet MYP 327
how to react to 5T 347
impatience under: leaders of God’s people warned against PP 420
keeping gentle under, effectiveness of DA 353
meekness under, evidence of indwelling Saviour 5T 597
significance of COL 403
met in right spirit, develop Christian graces MH 487; 5T 344
patient forbearance needed when under MH 494
person guilty of, show special acts of kindness to MM 210
resolve to be patient under MYP 136
say nothing to cause, of Satan’s forces TM 222
self-control needed when under MM 206; PP 421
sin committed while under, not excusable PP 420
testing temper will come MH 487; 5T 344
unruffled spirit under, most conclusive argument is MH 494
what to do when under MM 210, 253-4; 2SG 267
Supplement
anger not stirred by, if God controls OHC 274:4
gentleness under, by having Christ in the heart RC 59:4
God helps parents forbear under HP 209:2
good kind of: provoking unto love TDG 70:7
patience under TMK 139
patient response to; speak with meekness VSS 67:1
restrain the hasty word in spite of OHC 291:2
silence,
in HP 365:2
is best reproof for OHC 174:3
Provoked
Provoked, being not easily, is fruit of tree of love 2T 134-5
do not become impatient when CS 115
Provoking word, Provoking words
Provoking word, Provoking words, what to do when tempted to speak AH 342-3
Proxy
Proxy, church members cannot work by 6T 263
gospel work cannot be done by CH 390; MH 147; MM 251; 9T 41
minister cannot do personal work by GW 188
no one saved by 4T 610
Prudence
Prudence, consult, instead of taste and appetite in family spending 2T 431-2
exercise 3T 482
false, do not be controlled by MYP 28
God does not condemn use of, in things of this life CS 159
highest human, needed in business AH 381
importance of, in gospel work ChS 239
See also Common sense; Tact; Understanding; Wisdom
Prudent manner
Prudent manner, med. miss. work must be carried on in 7T 110
Prune, Prunes
Prune, Prunes, dried, recommended MH 299
for sanitarium patients CD 445
for undernourished pregnant woman 2T 384
Prune sauce
Prune sauce CD 105
Pruning
Pruning, God’s way of DA 676-7; 3T 534
Christian made more fruitful by SL 82; 4T 354-5
fits men for heaven 3T 67
painful for a time, produces good ML 93
patiently endure SL 82
Pruning knife
Pruning knife, God’s: bitter trial as DA 677
Christian made more fruitful by 3T 112, 543; 5T 229
Psalm, Psalms
1. David’s
Christ sang, at carpenter’s bench 7BC 936
composed: for use by priests PP 711
for use in sanctuary service PK 333; PP 711, 752-3
to be sung by Israel PP 711
eloquent description of PP 754
express his thoughts and meditations on divine things 4aSG 93
God exalted by, as His people’s strength and deliverer PP 716
in 2 Samuel 1, sung when he received news of death of Jonathan and Saul PP 696
in 2 Samuel 22, composed while Saul hunted him 4aSG 93
Israel sang, on way to annual feasts PP 711
last four, study FE 371
manifest spirit of fervor, devotion, and holiness 4aSG 93
many, composed in wilderness 4aSG 93
most of, arranged in his early life 4aSG 93
pass through whole range of experience PP 754
recount dangers and deliverances he experienced 4aSG 93
spirit, fervor, devotion, and holiness shown in 4aSG 93
sung accompanied with skillful music PP 637, 641; 4aSG 93, 113
sung by David himself PP 637, 641-2; 4aSG 93
sung by Israel 4aSG 88
in Hezekiah’s time PK 333
themes of PP 642
2. Miscellaneous
chanted when ark of covenant was brought to Jerusalem 5T 318
Christ sang, to express His gladness DA 73
when under trial AH 443
God’s name and wondrous works exalted in FE 97
grand Hebrew, chanted on way to Passover PP 538
of Asaph, sung in temple services PK 333
sung in schools of prophets FE 97
that should be studied in SDA schools 3BC 1142; CT 457
used in all coming ages PP 642
Supplement
Christ sang, when His patience was tried HP 246:5
David’s most eloquent CC 181:6
See also Songs
Psalm 1
Psalm 1, written by composer of Psalm 119 4T 526
Psalm 2
Psalm 2, David composed DA 778
Psalm 3
Psalm 3, David composed, in darkest trial PP 741-2
when he fled from Absalom Ed 165
Psalm 8
Psalm 8, prophet composed 3T 377
Psalm 9
Psalm 9, prophet composed PK 429; 3T 377
Psalm 11
Psalm 11, David composed, in wilderness of Ziph PP 660-1
David sang PP 660-1
Psalm 16
Psalm 16, David composed 3BC 1155; SC 69
sweet singer of Israel composed AA 227
Psalm 17
Psalm 17, David composed 3BC 1142-3; PP 452; 5T 397
Psalm 18
Psalm 18, David composed DA 437; PP 715-6; 1SM 299
David’s remarkable deliverances commemorated in PP 715-6
David’s victory over Ammonites is referred to by PP 715-6
Psalm 19
Psalm 19, David composed PP 413; 1SM 216; 4T 15; 5T 683
read, often 3BC 1143
study 3BC 1145-6
Psalm 20
Psalm 20, David composed PP 716
study 3BC 1145-6
Psalm 22
Psalm 22, Christ’s crucifixion referred to in PK 370
Psalm 23
Psalm 23, David composed DA 476-7; Ed 164; PP 413
David’s experiences as shepherd lad reflected in Ed 164
Psalm 24
Psalm 24, angels sang, at Christ’s ascension DA 833; EW 190-1; PP 707-8
Christ’s ascension referred to by DA 833; EW 191
sung at David’s removal of ark to Jerusalem PP 707-8
Psalm 25
Psalm 25, David composed 3BC 1146; 5T 630
Psalm 27
Psalm 27, David composed, while a fugitive Ed 164
place, in reading and spelling lessons 3BC 1142; CT 457
Psalm 28
Psalm 28, study, in SDA schools 3BC 1142; CT 457
tells of poor returns for God’s benefits 3BC 1142; CT 457
tells of rich blessings bestowed by God 3BC 1142; CT 457
Psalm 29
Psalm 29, study, in SDA schools 3BC 1142; CT 457
sweet singer of Israel composed MB 44
tells of poor returns for God’s benefits 3BC 1142; CT 457
tells of rich blessings bestowed by God 3BC 1142; CT 457
Psalm 32
Psalm 32, David composed 3BC 1146; SC 25
tells of David’s agony of spirit after he sinned PP 724-5
Psalm 33
Psalm 33, David composed PP 716
Psalm 36
Psalm 36, David composed PP 413
Psalm 37
Psalm 37, David composed 2T 448; 8T 127
Psalm 38
Psalm 38, David composed 4T 535
Psalm 39
Psalm 39, David composed MB 43; 2T 504
Psalm 40
Psalm 40, read and study 6T 59
Psalm 42
Psalm 42, David composed Ed 164; GW 257; 4T 534-5
while a fugitive Ed 164
David’s prayer in GW 257
Psalm 44
Psalm 44, David composed PP 716
Psalm 45
Psalm 45, David composed MB 49
Psalm 46
Psalm 46, David composed Ed 165; PK 203
Luther (Martin) sang, on receiving discouraging news LS 258
Psalm 48
Psalm 48, David composed Ed 165; PK 203; PP 731
Israel sang, at Passover time PP 539
Psalm 50
Psalm 50, David composed DA 434
Psalm 51
Psalm 51, David composed 3BC 1147; 4BC 1165; COL 206; DA 174; MB 114; PK 320; PP 460, 724-5; SC 25; 1SM 330; 5T 639; 6T 43
after his great sin Ed 165
David’s penitential psalm 4aSG 88-9; PP 724-5
filled with precious lessons 3BC 1147
Psalm 56
Psalm 56, David composed, after Amalekites sacked Ziklag PP 692
Psalm 57
Psalm 57, David composed, in cave of Adullam PP 658
Psalm 61
Psalm 61, David composed PP 413
Psalm 62
Psalm 62, David composed PP 413
Psalm 63
Psalm 63, David composed, while fugitive in wilderness Ed 164
Psalm 65
Psalm 65, hymn of praise chanted in David’s time PK 133-5
Psalm 66
Psalm 66, Christ often sang 3BC 1148
David composed 3BC 1148; 4T 533
Psalm 68
Psalm 68, Christ often sang 3BC 1148
Christ’s ascension referred to in AA 32-3
Psalm 69
Psalm 69, Christ’s suffering referred to in AA 225
Psalm 71
Psalm 71, David composed 3BC 1148; PK 341; PP 413; 2SM 227-8; 1T 422-4
Psalm 72
Psalm 72, Christ often sang 3BC 1148
David composed PK 26-7
promises to David and his house referred to by PK 26-7; PP 754-5
Psalm 73
Psalm 73, David composed 3BC 1149; PP 413
Psalm 76
Psalm 76, sung in Hezekiah’s time PK 362
written 1,000 years before Christ GC 23
Psalm 77
Psalm 77, David composed 3BC 1149
Israel’s passage through Red Sea referred to by PP 287
Psalm 78
Psalm 78, tells of poor returns for God’s benefits 3BC 1142; CT 457
tells of rich blessings bestowed by God 3BC 1142; CT 457
study, in SDA schools 3BC 1142; CT 457
written 1,000 years before Christ GC 23
Psalm 80
Psalm 80, David sang COL 214
Israel depicted in, as vine brought out of Egypt COL 214
sung in Hezekiah’s time PK 359
Psalm 81
Psalm 81, tells why Israel was scattered 3BC 1142; CT 457
study, in SDA schools 3BC 1142; CT 457
Psalm 83
Psalm 83, sung in Jehoshaphat’s time PK 200
Psalm 84
Psalm 84, David composed GW 257; 4T 534
Psalm 88
Psalm 88, David composed PK 341
Psalm 89
Psalm 89, promises to David and his house recorded in PP 754-5
study, in SDA schools 3BC 1142; CT 457
Psalm 90
Psalm 90, study, in SDA schools 3BC 1142; CT 457
Psalm 91
Psalm 91, entitled “The Shield of Omnipotence” 8T 120
second advent described by 3BC 1150
study, in SDA schools 3BC 1142; CT 457
Psalm 92
Psalm 92, David composed 3BC 1148
study, in SDA schools 3BC 1142; CT 457
theme of DA 282
Psalm 93
Psalm 93, study, in SDA schools 3BC 1142; CT 457
Psalm 94
Psalm 94, David composed PP 413
Psalm 95
Psalm 95, entitled “Jehovah Reigneth” 8T 121
Psalm 99
Psalm 99, Solomon cited PK 39
Psalm 101
Psalm 101, David composed CT 119
David’s vows recorded in CT 119
Psalm 103
Psalm 103, David composed MB 114
Psalm 104
Psalm 104, David composed PK 134-5
hymn of praise chanted in David’s time PK 133-4
Psalm 105
Psalm 105, entitled “A Hymn of the Promised Land” 8T 107
Israel’s history recorded in 8T 107; TM 98
read, at least once a week TM 98
Psalm 106
Psalm 106, entitled “A Hymn of the Captivity” 8T 109
Israel sang, at Feast of Tabernacles DA 448
Israel’s history recorded in 8T 107; TM 98
read, at least once a week TM 98
tells of Israel’s apostasy at Beth-peor PP 684
warning in, for last days TM 98
Psalm 107
Psalm 107, entitled “Song of the Redeemed” 8T 112
Israel’s history recorded in 8T 107
Psalm 113
Psalm 113, Christ sang, at Passover Ed 166
Psalm 116
Psalm 116, Christ sang, at Passover Ed 166
Israel sang, at Passover time PP 539
Psalm 117
Psalm 117, Passover hallel sung by Christ and disciples DA 672-3
Psalm 118
Psalm 118, Israel sang, at Passover time PP 539
Psalm 119
Psalm 119, David composed 3BC 1152-3; 6BC 1065; ChS 155; COL 186; DA 398; Ed 48; FE 133; GC 466, 600; GW 257; MM 124; SD 190; 1SM 216; 4T 534, 633; 5T 136, 452; 9T 92; TM 21, 373
Psalm 120
Psalm 120, David composed, in wilderness of Paran PP 664
Psalm 121
Psalm 121, David composed, in wilderness of Paran PP 664
Israel sang, at Passover time PP 538
Psalm 122
Psalm 122, Israel sang, at Feast of Tabernacles DA 449; PP 412
at Passover time DA 76; PP 538-9
Psalm 125
Psalm 125, Israel sang, at Passover time PP 538
Psalm 126
Psalm 126, Jews sang, on returning from Babylonian captivity PK 559
Psalm 132
Psalm 132, David composed 1T 203
Psalm 133
Psalm 133, David composed, in cave of Adullam PP 658
David sang PP 658
Psalm 139
Psalm 139, David composed SD 314; 2T 536; 6T 375-6
Psalm 141
Psalm 141, David composed PP 667; 7T 258-9
Psalm 144
Psalm 144, David composed CT 496; FE 513-4
Psalm 145
Psalm 145, sweet singer of Israel sang MB 44
Psalm 146
Psalm 146, David composed GC 545
Psalm 147
Psalm 147, David composed FE 371
study FE 371
Psalm 148
Psalm 148, David composed FE 371
study FE 371
Psalm 149
Psalm 149, David composed FE 371
study FE 371
Psalm 150
Psalm 150, David wrote FE 371
study FE 371
Psalmist
Psalmist, royal, Christ’s descent from AA 247
Psaltery
Psaltery, music of, band of prophets played PK 38; PP 610
Psychology
Psychology, Bible contains true principles of ML 176
science of, Satan works through MYP 57; 2SM 351; 1T 290-1
See also Mind
Supplement
Holy Spirit’s work not explained by 3SM 309:0
principles of, in the Holy Scriptures 2MCP 781:1
See also Mind; Philosophy
Public
Ellen White engaged in labor for, since 1844 TDG 24:3
services for, See Worship services
See also Crowd; People
Publican, Publicans
Publican, Publicans, Abel was prototype of class represented by repentant COL 152
Christ ate at tables of DA 215
as honored guest DA 274; MH 26
Christ labored to save COL 185-6; WM 257
Christ’s counsel to 2SM 150
Christ’s words were beginning of new life to MB 129
confederacy among, to oppress people DA 555
extortion by, almost a universal custom DA 555
grossly immoral DA 595
interest among, re Christ was widespread DA 273
Jews detested and abhorred DA 275, 552-3
Jews serving as, despised as apostates DA 272
John the Baptist baptized DA 595
less bigoted and self-sufficient than Pharisees DA 275
Levi-Matthew as See Levi-Matthew
listened to John the Baptist’s preaching DA 105
most hated of Roman officials in Palestine DA 272
Pharisee and, parable of See Parable
Pharisees censured Christ for mingling with COL 185, 368
Pharisees denounced and cursed, as infidels DA 595-6
Pharisees hated and despised 5BC 1088; DA 272-5, 595
saloonkeeper as LS 355-6
social standing of DA 272-3
warned not to commit injustice DA 107
Zacchaeus as See Zacchaeus
Supplement
Christ,
as honored guest of HP 181:3
opposed prejudice against 3SM 238:3
felt need of Christ’s help CC 284:5
self was nothing but shame to the praying HP 69:4
Publication
Publication, of erroneous theories, guard against CW 154
of imaginary theories, warning re men determined on CW 155
of truth, is God’s ordained plan 1T 590
pub. houses need facilities for doing great work in 4T 464
of truth through press, church organization essential to TM 26
office of See Publishing house
Publication, Publications
1. Circulation (distribution) of SDA
1. Circulation (distribution) of SDA LS 216-8; 1T 551-2; 9T 65-75
at camp meetings 9T 81-8
by miss. workers has exerted influence GC 612
by students of school in Loma Linda MM 82
economize to have means for CS 295
God’s blessing promised to persons engaged in FE 537
God’s people not doing twentieth part of what they might do in LS 217
great work silently goes on through FE 212
lowering of prices to increase 4T 597
men needed to give their whole time to LS 217
men of good address needed to engage in LS 217
ministers should promote 1T 687
missionaries should engage in LS 217
need of, from house to house 9T 123
in evangelistic work MM 306
one of most important branches of gospel work 1T 687
sale of merchandise with 1T 687
should increase in all languages CW 15
students should engage in MM 323
success in, God alone can give 7T 158
teachers should engage in MM 323
truth will be multiplied by CM 151
vision re, on March 2, 1907 9T 65-7
whole churches raised up as result of ChS 146; CM 150
need of 4T 600
wider: give 9T 67
need of 4T 392
will result in greater demand for them 4T 392
will bear fruit under latter rain GC 612
wise, make CM 8
2. Health (SDA)
believers need CM 134
circulate CM 131
among neighbors CH 462; ChS 219
circulation of, is most important work CH 445; CM 131
should not be made all-absorbing CW 139
colporteurs should sell ChS 152-3; CM 132
health books should have permanent place among CM 134
health reform should be brought out clearly in MM 325
light continually given to SDA in CD 341-2
much needed by world CM 90
multiply 6T 379
needed greatly CH 462; ChS 219
reach many people not interested in Bible subjects CM 132; CW 123; Te 251
should educate people in health reform CH 449
unbelievers need CM 134
work of, follow up Te 169
3. Sale (Selling) of SDA 4T 388
as training for ministry GW 96
at Gen. Conf. sessions 1T 688
at prices too low 4T 597
burden of, should not rest on ministers 1T 472, 688
by colporteurs See Colporteur
by ministers entering new fields 1T 472, 688
important and most profitable evangelistic work CM 140
in evangelistic efforts 1T 472, 688
ministers may engage in, at proper times 1T 472, 688
ministers should not engage in, when it can be done by others 1T 472, 688
ministers who should not be burdened with 1T 472, 688
ministers’ duty re 1T 688-9
thorough training should be given in Ev 108
4. Miscellaneous SDA 4T 388-93; 9T 61-4
alone, contact of individual mind with individual mind can do more than 3T 204
angels hover over readers of, who search for light LS 215
awaken interest in truth for this time 6T 315
break down walls of prejudice and superstition LS 214
bring as many souls to Christ as does preached word CM 150
can go where meetings cannot be held CM 8, 141
can reach many people who cannot hear minister’s voice CM 4
carefully selected, sanitariums should keep in sight 4T 586
carry: from city to city Ev 573; 9T 34
from country to country Ev 573; 9T 34
to ends of earth 9T 26
to people and urge them to accept ChS 146; 4T 392
church members can do miss. work by distributing 8T 245
church members should use, in miss. work 3T 61
containing present truth, money that should be spent for ML 89
deciding destiny of souls 3T 207
demand for, greatly increasing 3T 92
denominational, use of income from 9T 62
depository for, needed in every important place 1T 473
evangelists should scatter CT 469
every family should read 4T 391
everything tending to divide God’s people should be avoided in CW 78
from SDA presses, have definite and far-reaching work to do CW 14
from SDA publishing house, bear signet of God LS 206
gain admittance often where living messenger cannot WM 95
go where minister’s voice cannot be heard ChS 153
God has message to be proclaimed through 7T 115
God uses, to spread truth Ev 547
great object of, is to exalt God 7T 151
importance of getting, before public ChS 145; 4T 390
in many languages, available to every part of world 9T 122
independent CW 152-8
influence minds in other countries LS 214
instruction that should be often repeated in CW 24
instrumental in bringing as many souls to Christ as does preached word ChS 146
introduce, into families 4T 390
issuance of, delayed by having to wait for illustrations CW 170
issue, in many different languages 4T 79; 9T 62
larger, means of increasing circulation of 1T 551-2
lead people to search Scriptures ChS 145; 4T 390
let, be working among people LS 304
little companies should go forth to scatter 9T 172
make effort to place proper value on 4T 600
many people are to scatter, in unworked areas 9T 33-4
many wealthy people cannot be reached by 6T 78
ministers should use, with their preaching LS 217
mission of, similar to John the Baptist’s 7T 139
more can be accomplished through, when accompanied by living preachers LS 205; 3T 204
much more can be done when living preacher uses LS 217
must not exalt human beings CW 98-9
must not resemble comic almanac CW 172
needed in other languages LS 205; 3T 205, 207-8
not a fiftieth part is done that might be done by scattering 2T 655
nothing savoring of dissension should be found in 7T 156
novelty and romance do no honor to CW 22
on present truth, vision re value of 9T 65
on second advent, should be scattered from city to city 9T 34
should be translated into every language 9T 34
overseers of, matters to be considered by 1SM 165
parents who think they cannot buy AH 415
place proper value on 4T 600
plain and simple and illustrated, should be published at Nashville, Tenn. CW 146
pour out treasures of knowledge to all parts of world CS 39
precious light and powerful truth should be presented in LS 218
preparation of, God alone can give success in 7T 158
prepare reading class for preaching of truth LS 304
prices of 4T 388
mistakes made in lowering 4T 596-8
should not be set too low 4T 388
when too low, lead people to undervalue them 4T 597
print, in different (other) languages LS 204-5, 214; 3T 204
in Europe Ev 420
put, on proper basis 4T 600
reach many people who cannot be reached by ministers ChS 153
readers of, many calls from CW 111
reading: does not make men mental dyspeptics ML 89
many souls will trace their first convictions to CM 151; CW 181
more than 1,000 souls converted in one day as result of CW 181; WM 101
thousands of converts will trace their first convictions to Ev 693
recommended as Christmas gifts AH 478-9
religious, should be placed in rooms of sanitarium patients Ev 538
root and ground people in truth 6T 315
scatter, like leaves of autumn CM 5; 4T 79, 602
scattered through towns and cities, precious light given in CH 436
setting forth truth in many languages, at our command Ev 702
should bear signet of the Eternal 3T 207
should carry promise of Christ’s soon coming Ev 573
should go everywhere 9T 62
should go forth to all places CM 17
should lose no time in dwelling on things not essential 7T 158
should make spiritual basis of SDA faith clear and simple 7T 150
should not deal in personalities in meeting opposition 9T 241
should not elevate, praise, and exalt men CW 20-1
should prepare people to meet God 7T 139
should show that end is near ChS 146; CM 145; 9T 61
should strengthen every pin and pillar of SDA faith 9T 69
silent messengers enlightening and molding minds of thousands CM 5
silent messengers in every country and clime CM 5
silent messengers of truth 1T 590; 4T 389, 602; 6T 316
silent preachers 1T 592
small: many souls can be won to truth by circulation of 1T 551
need of more gratuitous circulation of 1T 551
what should be on each copy of 1T 551-2
sow gospel seed ChS 146; CM 150
study of, parents should seek help by CT 138
teaching truth, should be circulated everywhere 8T 162
temperance, follow up work of Te 169
that may safely be placed before youth ML 89
that should be found in SDA homes AH 416
three angels’ messages must be given to world in CW 27
translate, into every language Ev 573; LS 206; 9T 26
truth(s) contained in, angels prepare hearts to receive 1T 590
souls blessed by reading 1T 592
unnecessary changes in, caution against CW 151; 1SM 165
use: in house-to-house work WM 91
in many languages to carry truth swiftly to world 6T 403
in miss. work 4T 390
use of: camp meetings and 9T 81-8
in evangelizing America Ev 420
in gospel work 9T 61-4
in house-to-house work WM 95
in miss. work ChS 145-54
makes preaching more effective LS 217
voiceless messengers of truth 1T 590
voiceless preachers 1T 591
when, will bear signet of the Eternal 7T 149
wise use of, teach others to become workers for God by 9T 61
work of scattering 9T 63
See also Book; Leaflet; Literature; Paper; Periodical; Tract
5. Objectionable
containing false sentiments, gospel workers influenced by 9T 68
containing ridiculous pictures, clear your house of MYP 286
infidel, scattered throughout land ChS 146
of Satan and his agents, are increasing, EW 96
growing power of EW 96
of world, SDA periodicals should not quote at length from CW 20
popular, that educate youth in wickedness MH 444-5
that SDA should not print or sell CW 22; 7T 165-6
which lower truth CW 22
worthless, country flooded with 5T 402
6. Of other religious groups
Millerite Adventist, from USA were widely circulated in England GC 362
reformed doctrines spread from Geneva, Switz., by GC 236
Supplement
defects to be removed from 3SM 97:1
go places where meetings cannot be held RC 253:2
go where living messenger cannot 3SM 114:2
God asked Ellen White to write truth for, to protect them TDG 126:2
God’s people to take, to new areas RC 202:5
scattering of, like the leaves of autumn HP 323:3
wicked condemned by, in the time of trouble Mar 290:4
wisdom in writing for, for the Southern field SW 94:3
See also Books; Literature; Papers
Public (drinking) houses
Public (drinking) houses, attractive invite workingman, wealthy idler, and unsuspecting youth MH 338
brilliantly lighted, alluring attraction of Te 24-5
located on almost every corner MH 338
money spent in, should be spent to make land productive FE 318
scattered over cities and towns Te 37
See also Bar (room); Saloon
Public instruction
Public instruction, loftiest models of, in Christ’s time CSW 109
Publicity
Publicity, best, for camp meetings 6T 35-6
for SDA schools CT 206
great, given to gospel message by opposition AA 178
harmful, given to interests of apostolic church TM 34-6
healed leper gave, to Christ’s work DA 265
health-reform diet given, by means of entertainments and banquets WM 285-6
in evangelistic work Ev 128-31
in gospel work Ev 125
means of meeting prejudice 6T 38
means not used by Christ to obtain DA 260
must be given to SDA faith 6T 38
newspaper articles as means of, use Ev 129
newspapers as medium of, use 6T 37
no priest or ruler has right to forbid you to give, to your opinions TM 70
notices and placards as effective means of 6T 36
Pharisees unwittingly gave, to Christ’s work DA 473
press should be used to give, to SDA work 6T 36
Satan is pleased when his suggestions are given TM 165
Satan’s sentiments should not be given CW 93
spiritualists seek by debates to obtain, for their heresies 3T 485
startling, that is detrimental to gospel work LS 411
that savors of fanaticism Ev 130-1
too much, why Christ sought to avoid DA 260-1, 264-5, 485
unwise, given to SDA schools CT 205-6
in gospel work Ev 125
why Christ did not always seek, for His miracles TM 35
See also Advertising; Newspaper
Supplement
minister gave wrong, after credentials withdrawn TSB 181:4
See also Notoriety
Public labor
Public labor, arduous, often keeps gospel worker away from family 5T 92
Public life
Public life, private and, SDA youth should be trained for places in CT 44
Public mind
Public mind, must be agitated 4T 389
should be deeply stirred to investigate health reform 3T 162
Public notice
Public notice, eager desire to urge men into, is evidence of backsliding 5T 75
Public official, Public officials
Public official, Public officials, gospel message should be given to 6T 78
many, feel need of something they do not have 6T 78
Public opinion
Public opinion, favors profession of Christianity 5T 172
Zedekiah as cringing slave to PK 458; 4T 184
Public relations
Public relations See Advertising; Publicity
Public school
Public school See School
Public service
Public service, persons called to, duty of COL 336
Public speaker, Public speakers, general
acceptable, college should qualify young men to become 4T 406
better, how young people can become CT 247
Christ as: came right to the point Ev 171
seldom attempted to prove that truth is truth Ev 171
spoke in manner so as to commend truth to conscience Ev 171
was calm, earnest, and impressive in His discourses Ev 184
do not regard ministers as mere 4T 393
eloquent, Paul was CT 251
erroneous idea that, must race right along or they and the people will lose the inspiration Ev 670
gospel worker as, should be taught to speak in clear and expressive manner Ev 665
in Christ’s teaching as, there is no long, far-fetched, complicated reasoning Ev 171
inspiration of, which sooner it is lost the better Ev 670
instruction given by God to EGW re herself as Ev 670
interesting, one way to become Ev 177
Paul changed his method as, after his experience in Athens MH 214
Paul’s earnest and logical reasoning as, held attention of audience AA 235
Paul’s intellectual power as, commanded respect of the learned AA 235
Paul’s power of oratory as, held attention of audience AA 235
person whose work is not that of, may be minister for God 7T 21
power manifested by apostles as, was revealed in clearness and earnestness with which they expressed truth Ev 171
ready, one gospel worker may be 9T 144
tedious, bad habits of speech make CT 247
tone of voice that Christ taught disciples to use as 2T 615
voice of Christ as, spoke slowly and calmly and reached people who listened Ev 670
EGW as, talked too loud in her younger days Ev 670
EGW’s development as LS 195
who can be heard, by proper training youth can become CT 247
why some, lack force and intensity needed to reach hearts MH 309
words of Christ as, were as sharp arrows GW 150
Public speaker, Public speakers, ministers as
Public speaker, Public speakers, ministers as CT 254-5; GW 153-5
1. Discourses of, their nature and content
7. Pulpit demeanor and dress of
10. Types of sermons to be avoided by
1. Discourses of, their nature and content
amusing anecdotes related by, may please unsanctified hearts 6BC 1091
spirit of Christ is not in 6BC 1091
best way that, can expose fallacy of error is to present evidences of truth Ev 170
can accomplish more good by simple explanations of God’s word than by argument GW 169
deep arguments by, reception of gospel does not depend on GW 155
discerning Christ most clearly preach simple truth of which He is center Ev 181
discourses of: often are too largely theoretical GW 159
should be short talks right to point GW 167-8
should have earnestness and power of persuasion GW 173
should lead people to conclude that they are men of thought, of solidity of character, who fear and love God Ev 171
should lead sinners to Lamb of God GW 172
should not exceed an hour TM 257
erroneous idea of, that it is not necessary to preach repentance and faith GW 158
few forcible remarks on doctrinal point by, fasten it in hearer’s mind much more firmly than does mass of matter that is not clear Ev 171-2
illustrations used by, should be chaste and dignified GW 166
inappropriate anecdotes by, do not convict sinner GW 155 See also Anecdote
irrelevant anecdotes by, detract from force of truth presented GW 166
lengthy discourses by, are taxation to him and to hearers TM 256
lengthy discourses of some, would have far better effect if cut up into three Ev 176-7
lengthy preaching by, benefits neither himself nor others 2T 672
lengthy sermons by, tax his strength and the patience of hearers GW 168
lesson worthy of consideration by, little girl’s complaint that contains CT 254
long and labored discourses should not be presented by GW 167
long sermons by, evil of TM 256-8
new and startling themes should not be presented by, at too great length TM 258
no discourse should be preached by, without presenting Christ and Him crucified as foundation of gospel GW 158
old-fashioned sermons by, we need Ev 179-80
people need more instruction by, re plan of salvation than on any other subject GW 158
pleasing tales by, do not convict sinner GW 155
poetical descriptions by, do not touch life experience and daily necessities of hearers AA 252; Ev 182; GW 153
may please senses and feed imagination of hearers Ev 182; GW 153
practical godliness should find place in every discourse of Ev 178
presentation of God’s law by, should lift up Christ as Saviour from sin GW 156
proclamation of third angel’s message by, calls for presentation of Sabbath truth GW 156
secret of success of, in preaching a living personal Saviour Ev 170
sermon one hour long by, is better than one an hour and half long TM 256
sermons of, in Sabbath services should often be short GW 171 See also Sermon
sermonizing by See Sermonizing
short and plainly made points by, are of greatest advantage Ev 181
short lessons should be given by, in plain and simple language GW 168
short sermons by, are remembered far better than long ones GW 168
sound and practical instruction in fundamental principles of Christianity by, is needed to meet immediate needs and present trials of struggling soul AA 252
strong meat should be dealt out judiciously by Ev 177
subjects presented by, should be often repeated GW 168
subjects that should be presented by, re Christ GW 154
tame and formal discourses by, have very little of Spirit’s vitalizing power GW 165
theoretical discourses by, are essential that people may see chain of truth GW 158
too great concentrativeness by, makes them tedious and wearisome to listeners GW 169
trifling anecdotes by, are out of place in pulpit TM 142
two reasons why discourses of, should be short Ev 177-8
vital points should be made as plain and forcible by, as language and proof can make them GW 168-9
when God’s law is presented as it should be by, it reveals His love GW 157
would reach more hearts if they would dwell more on practical godliness GW 158-9
2. Manner of delivery of
ability to speak plainly, distinctly, and in full, round tones is indispensable to CM 71; CT 217; 6T 380
calm and earnest reasoning from Scriptures by, is precious and fruitful Ev 170
calm and unhurried and earnest manner of speaking by, exerts better influence than does letting feelings become excited 2T 672
can educate himself to speak distinctly and impressively 2T 615
coarse and irreverent expressions by, are wrong 1T 649
coarseness and rudeness should not be tolerated in GW 172
common and cheap talk by, grieves heavenly messengers in audience TM 339
conversational tone by, can be effective when teaching in crowded and overheated room GW 166-7
danger that, will pass too rapidly from point to point GW 168
evangelist as, ability to speak plainly, distinctly, and in full, round tones is indispensable to CM 71; CT 217; 6T 380
flippant words from lips of, God’s word condemns TM 142
frivolous and joking, is not prepared to perform duty God has laid on him TM 142
hallooing and screaming by, truth loses much of its sweetness, force, and solemnity by 2T 615
haphazard words often used by, should be forever discarded 2T 707
harsh expressions by, grieve God GW 163
harsh words by, wound and discourage Ev 168
harshness of speech by, never brings blessing to them or anyone else GW 163-4
hastening through discourse as fast as possible by, is not best manner of speaking 2T 615
imperfect utterance by, dishonors God Ev 665; 6T 382
jumbling words together and raising their voices to unnaturally high pitch soon become hoarse 4T 405
language of, should be correct GW 145
loud and hurried speaking by, is not evidence of presence of God’s power 1T 645
lower tone of voice by, makes better impression than does loud speaking 2T 616
much better impression is produced by, when voice is toned right, has solemnity, and is so modulated as to be pathetic 2T 615
much of effect of discourses by, is lost because of manner in which they are delivered Ev 183
no license given to, to behave like theatrical performers in pulpit GW 172
no slang phrases or cheap utterances should fall from lips of GW 145
noise by, is not evidence of presence of God’s power 1T 645
people cannot get points made by, in their minds when he rushes matter through too rapidly 2T 616
playing on opponent’s words by, is out of God’s order 1T 649
raising his voice to unnaturally high key does not give evidence of great power of God Ev 668; 2T 617
raising their voices to very high pitch, destroy solemn impression made 2T 615
do violence to themselves 4T 405
rapid talking by, destroys much of effect of discourse Ev 667
should be avoided TM 339
rash and overbearing expressions by, do not harmonize with sacred work given them GW 163
reading his sermon produces little effect GW 165
sarcasm by, is out of God’s order 1T 649
severe expressions by, grieve God GW 164
shouting by, is more nervous power than calm power of Spirit Ev 184
speaking too hurriedly, ill effects of 2T 615-6
speech of, should be solemn and well chosen in every respect 1T 649
should be sound 2T 707
subjects presented in argumentative way by, while scarcely mentioning Christ’s saving power GW 156
thick and indistinct utterance should be avoided by TM 339
truth should be clothed by, in chaste and dignified language GW 166
unimportant points can be taken for granted by, without producing proofs GW 168
unwise words by, do harm GW 163
use of questions can be effective by, when preaching in crowded and overheated room GW 166-7
voice of, should not be raised to high key Ev 184
whining tone by: brings gospel ministry down and degrades it 2T 617
erroneous idea that impression of appearance of humility is made by 2T 617
hearts are not softened by Spirit as result of 2T 617
who seem to have drawn from armory of heaven only its thunderbolts 4T 536
witty things spoken by, may please unsanctified hearts 6BC 1091
spirit of Christ is not in 6BC 1091
words of: should be earnest and well chosen GW 172
should be select 2T 707
spoken rapidly and jumbled together lose half the force they would have if spoken slowly and distinctly 4T 405
that will be as arrows piercing souls of listeners GW 150-1
words of kindness and sympathy by, do good like a medicine GW 163
words spoken by, should have softening and subduing influence Ev 174
working himself up: into frenzy of excitement and gesticulation gives no evidence he has zeal for God 4T 405
to passion of delivery gives no evidence he has great power of God Ev 668
3. Mistakes of
failure of: to make direct appeals to souls trembling in balance GW 151
to make plain plan of salvation in preaching to intellectuals GW 170
to present Christ in relation to God’s law GW 156-7
to reveal Christ in preaching to intellectuals GW 170
to show that sin is transgression of God’s law in preaching to intellectuals GW 170
to take time for physical exercise MH 309
instead of apologizing, should commence his labor as though God had something for him to say GW 168; 2T 616
long preaching by Ev 176-7; 2T 617
long preliminaries and excuses by, weary the people GW 168
making sermon wholly argumentative GW 158
presenting larger mass of matter than hearers can retain and digest TM 256
presenting theory of truth without: presenting Christ as Saviour GW 158
raising their voices to high pitch 1T 645
taking it for granted that hearers are acquainted with gospel GW 158
talking loud and fast 1T 645
talking so long as to wear away first forcible impression made on hearers TM 256
too much matter presented in one discourse by, is detrimental in its effect TM 258
too ready to hurl denunciations against sinner, reproof for GW 157
trying to preach to intellectuals in congregation GW 170
using truth as scourge Ev 173
4. Objectives of
every sermon by, should help hearers to see more plainly what to do to be saved GW 153
evidences of truth brought out by, Christ should be presented as Saviour with GW 158
excitement is not what should be created by Ev 170
is not merely to: convey information GW 152
convince intellect GW 152
is not to entertain GW 152
preaching of the word by, should appeal to intellect and impart knowledge GW 152
should do more than appeal to intellect and impart knowledge GW 152
should not be to call attention to himself, his learning, or his ability GW 172
whole aim of, should be to bring sinners to repentance GW 172
5. Ought not to
allow sin to go unrebuked GW 149-50
appear antagonistic to government and law 6T 394
assume attitudes and make expressions merely for effect GW 172
be: ambitious for vain show of intellect and eloquence Ev 181
discouraged when audience is small GW 167
diverted to side issues not essential to salvation Ev 182-3
tedious and lengthy 4T 131
vehement in manner Ev 174
bring: amusing stories into his preaching GW 152
unsettled questions to the front to urge them publicly Ev 183
depend on lungs to do work in speaking 2T 616
dismiss congregation without presenting Christ as sinner’s only refuge 4T 316
dwell on God’s law without presenting Christ as Saviour from sin GW 156
dwell on perplexing questions that are of no vital consequence Ev 182
exalt himself GW 147
give people more than they can remember GW 168
hurriedly crowd words together without taking time to breathe 2T 615
lead hearers into waste tracts without water GW 154
lengthen out their discourses TM 257
let: his feelings become excited and control his voice and manner 2T 672
labor come on upper portion of vocal organs 3T 311
self appear in rash words GW 163
look at empty seats when audience is small GW 167
move by impulse in speaking Ev 688
place crib too high for sheep to reach it CT 435
plant seed of truth so deep tender blade will never reach surface GW 169
preach: sermon after sermon on doctrinal subjects alone Ev 178
when tired and exhausted Ev 181
prepare discourses so that every point in them is fixed and stereotyped GW 165
present: Christless sermons GW 156
pleasing fables or sensational stories to move fancy and excite emotions GW 147
ramble all through Bible Ev 181
relate irrelevant anecdotes in connection with sermons GW 166
shout out truth as through trumpet Ev 184
soar where common people cannot follow Ev 177; GW 154
speak: hurriedly and rattle off what he has to say 3T 311
of Christ as if He were man like themselves GW 165-6
too low 4T 131
stretch themselves unduly by bringing forward artificial embellishments Ev 181
strike one dolorous note Ev 180
strive for praise and applause of men Ev 181
suppose he can convert souls by eloquent sermons GW 155
talk of Christ’s life and teachings in commonplace manner GW 165
weary hearers by long discourses Ev 178
weary listeners 4T 132
6. Ought to
adapt gospel to souls hungering for bread of life GW 155
advocate truth while others advocate error GW 154
ask God to refresh him with dew of grace before speaking to people 4T 315
avoid all rambling Ev 181
be: careful not to rail once Ev 172
energized by Spirit Ev 697
ever conscious that he is messenger of God GW 172
foremost in lifting up Christ before world GW 156
full of God’s word TM 338
gentle in speech GW 163
guarded lest they hide truth under ornamentation GW 155
vitalized by Spirit 3T 420
bear God’s message with fearlessness, regardless of consequences GW 150
bear in mind that he gives people message involving eternal interests COL 336
become intelligent re most effective manner of using his God-given ability Ev 667
begin discourse as if he knew he was bearing message from God GW 168
break bread of life to hearers GW 154
bring: Matthew 24 to attention of all GW 148
nothing into his preaching to supplement Christ GW 160
to hearers those things which most concern their present and eternal good GW 147
call attention to vital questions GW 154
carry Christ into pulpit 5T 161
close sermon while interest is great 2T 117; 3T 419
come to point at once 2T 118; 3T 211
condemn popular sins and indulgences of our day GW 159
conserve his strength 1T 646
defend truth in spirit of Christ Ev 173
determine that he will have none of self but all of Jesus TM 339
discipline themselves to clear and distinct articulation 4T 405
educate themselves to speak according to physical law 4T 404
encourage the obedient GW 150
endeavor to carry understanding and sympathies of people with him Ev 177
enjoin practical godliness GW 159
exalt Christ as sinner’s refuge GW 158
explain prophecies of Daniel, the Revelation, and Matthew 24 GW 148
feel: force of arguments they present in form of solemn and testing truth 1T 645
from his heart importance of words he utters GW 159
solemn duty to take himself in hand TM 339
give: clear and connected discourse showing that he understands points he would make Ev 181
full sound to every word spoken 4T 405
himself first to God in complete self-renunciation TM 339
people time to digest wonderful truths he presents Ev 177
truth point after point, slowly and distinctly Ev 177
govern his voice Ev 183
guard against saying rash things GW 163
guard tones of his voice TM 150
have reserve force for making strongest appeals 1T 647
help people to understand what is truth GW 154
instruct people that Christ is unto them salvation and righteousness GW 162
keep fresh ideas Ev 178
know how to speak with power and expression 6T 381
know their lips have been touched with live coal from off altar TM 256
lead: men to see importance God attaches to His law GW 148
sinner to look to Calvary with simple faith of child GW 156-7
learn to preserve reserve of vital forces 1T 645-6
leave out of discourses matters of minor consequence GW 148
leave preliminaries and come to subject at once 2T 117
let: his words come from deep down by exercising abdominal muscles 2T 616
lungs be only the channel in speaking 2T 616
no harshness come into his utterances or gestures GW 163
lift up: Christ in sermon, song, and prayer GW 160
their voice like trumpet and show people their transgressions GW 149
make: application of truth to heart of listeners TM 258
Christ great center of attraction in presentation of doctrines GW 156
decided improvement in manner of presenting truth Ev 184
each point plain Ev 202
earnest appeals that will reach hearts 4T 316
essential features of SDA faith stand forth clearly 3T 211
essential points of truth as distinct as mileposts so people cannot fail to see them GW 168; 2T 616
fervent appeals in every discourse to people to forsake their sins and turn to Christ GW 159
important points of truth plain Ev 178
known to sinner what God really is GW 157
plain the requirements of law and gospel GW 154
science of salvation burden of every sermon GW 160
their explanations clear CT 254
words of eternal life so expressive and impressive that hearers must feel their weight 6T 381
manifest: no levity or trifling GW 147
skill in education in Scriptural lines 6T 59
move calmly and speak slowly, letting Spirit give efficiency to truth Ev 668
plead with God to: enable them to lift up Christ as sinner’s only hope GW 155
imbue them with Spirit GW 155
practice what he learns Ev 667
preach: as if they believe what they say GW 151
God’s word so it will be easy to comprehend Ev 178
in way that will help people to grasp vital truth GW 154
old gospel doctrine, sorrow for sin, repentance, and confession Ev 179
short Ev 183
so people can catch hold of big ideas Ev 169
“the word” and not opinions and traditions of men GW 147
prepare himself for his task Ev 181
present: Christ as hope of the penitent and stronghold of the believer GW 160
Christ in His fullness GW 162
Christ’s imputed righteousness as free gift from God GW 161
God’s law and gospel together GW 161
God’s word in simple style Ev 178
gospel in its simplicity GW 155
light on Sabbath question GW 148
living truths that will cause sinners to tremble and resolve to be on God’s side GW 151
no fanciful interpretation GW 147
one point at a time Ev 202
only a few vital points in each discourse TM 309
Scripture proofs that God has sanctified seventh day GW 148
subjects that will be as green pastures to sheep of God’s fold GW 154
sure word of prophecy as foundation of SDA faith GW 148
present reasons of SDA faith and hope: in way that people can calmly weigh them and decide on evidences given 1T 645
with full control of voice and feelings 1T 645
present truth(s): as it is in Christ GW 154
clearly, slowly, and forcibly so it may impress hearer TM 257
so plainly transgressor cannot fail to discern importance of obedience to God’s commands GW 148
that will decide destiny of souls GW 148
though to do this calls for sacrifice of all they have GW 150
warm from glory 2T 617
with all grace and intelligence he can Ev 665
with earnestness revealing that God is with them Ev 169
present truth in: clear and simple manner GW 170
demonstration of Spirit TM 256
manner rightly representing Christ 2T 617
manner to preserve dignity becoming Christ’s ministers 2T 617
such manner that nothing of consequence be lost TM 257
way it can be understood TM 257
preserve natural tones of voice 2T 672
proclaim present truth with assurance and power Ev 180
put all: enthusiasm possible into his work Ev 177
pathos and melody possible into his voice Ev 183
realize that: some hearers may be listening to last sermon they will ever hear GW 158
Spirit impresses truth on the susceptible Ev 174
remember that favorable or unfavorable impressions are made by his manner of speaking GW 172
represent Christ worthily in manner of speaking 2T 615
sermonize less Ev 178
set array of evidences in clearest light and most pointed manner before people 1T 646
and urge them home by strongest appeals 1T 646
show that all who turn from plain “Thus saith the Lord” must suffer result of their course GW 148
simplify truth so that small minds may comprehend it 1T 437
speak: as little children CT 254
as one conscious of possessing power and authority from God GW 172-3
easy words that children can understand CT 254
right words in love Ev 174
short TM 258
slowly and distinctly Ev 177; 6T 383
slowly, firmly, and distinctly 4T 404
those things that are essential and that will instruct GW 147
with spiritual power 4T 131-2
speak God’s word: slowly, distinctly, and solemnly COL 336
so it will appeal to understanding and impress heart COL 336
with all earnestness its importance demands COL 336
speak in: clear and expressive manner Ev 665
manner to reach and impress people 2T 617
moderate manner so people may get his ideas fixed in mind as he passes along 2T 615-6
sincerity and deep earnestness GW 147
way that all can understand 9T 144
speak with: as much earnestness, faith, and interest to small audience as if thousands were present GW 167
reverence 2T 615
stand: as in God’s presence and before dying world GW 147
erect 4T 404
strive to make hearers comprehend power of truth GW 147-8
talk right to the point 4T 132
teach: great practical truths that must be brought into life GW 147
saving power of Christ GW 147
simple lessons given by Christ GW 154
tell of Christ’s power to save all who come to Him GW 154-5
throw out their words by exercising abdominal muscles 4T 404
train his vocal organs so as to keep them in healthful condition Ev 667
urge on hearers necessity of change of heart GW 159
warn: people that Christ is coming soon GW 148
the disobedient GW 150
watch: for interested souls in congregation 6T 68
lest they become tedious 3T 211
weed out storytelling from his discourses TM 176
7. Pulpit deportment and dress of
demeanor of, solemnity and certain godly authority mingled with meekness should characterize GW 172
deportment of, should be circumspect and not careless 2T 706
makes favorable or unfavorable impressions GW 172
dress of, makes favorable or unfavorable impressions GW 172
gestures of, should not strike beholder with disgust 1T 648
See also Gesture
grotesque attitudes and workings of features by, make heavenly messengers in audience ashamed of of them TM 339
undignified and boisterous actions by, disgust people of calm judgment and right views GW 172
lend no force to truth uttered GW 172
violent gesticulations by, greatly detract from impressions truth would make on hearts Ev 184
lessen force of demonstrations of Spirit Ev 184
8. Response of listeners to
eloquent speeches by, reception of gospel does not depend on GW 155
energized by Spirit makes impression on hearer TM 257
hearers cannot retain in mind all that is presented by GW 168
it is truth presented by, that affects hearts 2T 672
making: eloquence his highest aim causes people to forget truth mingled with his oratory GW 152-3
truths a reality can impress hearers with fact that he is in earnest 2T 672
ministry of God’s word by, efficiency of Spirit is what makes effective GW 155
power of voice of, is not what makes lasting impression 1T 645
presentation of truth in condemnatory manner by, turns people from it Ev 174
Spirit prepares hearts of listeners to receive God’s word from GW 155
things that should be remembered by, re his listeners GW 152
tones of voice of, have much to do in affecting hearts of hearers 2T 615
utterances of, must reach hearts of hearers in order to be effectual GW 152
why long sermons by, efface strong impressions made by truth TM 256-7
with Spirit’s aid can impress hearers without straining fine organs of his throat or lungs 2T 672
9. Sermon preparation by
details of sermon should not be arranged by, with such exactness that God has no room to lead their minds GW 165
grave error of, in preparation of discourses GW 165
that leaves them destitute of spiritual life and energy GW 165
See also Sermon
10. Types of sermons to be avoided by
argumentative sermons seldom soften and subdue the soul Ev 172
Christless sermons, effects of GW 156-7
comic illustrations to create a laugh are wrong 1T 649
fanciful representations of truth: do not supply food needed to fortify believer for battles of life AA 252; Ev 182; GW 153
do not touch life experience and daily necessities of hearers Ev 182; GW 153
may cause ecstasy of feeling AA 252; Ev 182; GW 153
may please senses and feed imagination of hearers Ev 182; GW 153
far less controversy needed and far more presentation of Christ Ev 172
fewer attacks made on authorities and powers the better Ev 173
flood of words without meaning is not needed GW 154
flowery discourses are not needed GW 154
flowery speeches do not convict sinner GW 155
sickly discourses do harm to truth Ev 181
smooth sermons preached do not make lasting impressions GW 149
twit and fling should be avoided in Ev 172
11. Use of vocal organs by
action of speaking by, should come on abdominal muscles FE 178-9; 2T 616; 3T 311
excessive use of vocal organs in repeatedly preaching long sermons by, brings undue strain on whole nervous system Ev 667
injures these organs Ev 667
general health of, injured by long and violent use of vocal organs 2T 672
how: can avoid terrible exhaustion liable to come through long and protracted preaching Ev 183
can speak to thousands with as much ease as to ten 2T 616
letting words come out from upper extremity of vocal organs of, is fretting and irritating them 2T 616
loud hallooing by, wears out his vocal organs 2T 615
lungs and throat should be merely channel of speaking by 3T 311
lungs and vocal organs of, destroyed by defective manner of speaking 2T 615
may overcome all tendency to consumption if they speak correctly 4T 404
modulations of voice are lost by, when he strains organs of speech Ev 668
overexertion or strain of vocal organs by, may cost him his life 2T 672
quick recovery may not be had from 2T 672
right speaking by, makes his chest become broader 4T 404
save their strength by speaking in lower tone instead of loud voice 2T 616
seldom need become hoarse if he educates his voice rightly 4T 404
simple rule by which, may preserve their life and usefulness much longer than men in any other profession 4T 404
slowly commit suicide by wrong habits of speaking 4T 404
some: are killing themselves by loud speaking 2T 616
greatly injure themselves by defective manner of speaking 4T 404
speaking from throat by, frets and irritates his vocal organs 2T 616
is not best way to preserve health or to increase efficiency of vocal organs 2T 616
speaking in unnatural strain and tone wearies himself and distresses people 2T 617
take full inspiration of air at every sentence 4T 404
talking in loud voice or in high key by, does great injury to speaker Ev 667
is not necessary Ev 667
talking rapidly from throat, soon becomes hoarse 4T 405
throat and lungs of, long and violent exercise of vocal organs irritates 2T 672
use of upper portion of vocal organs by, lays foundation for disease 3T 311
wears and irritates them constantly 3T 311
vital force of, used up by defective manner of speaking 2T 615
voice can be cultivated by, so lengthy speaking will not injure vocal organs 1T 649
wrong habits of speaking by, injustice done to themselves and truth by 4T 404
12. Miscellaneous
ability as, minister should not be measured by his 5T 255
acceptable, young men preparing for the ministry need to learn to become 4T 406
angels standing by side of, God communicates through Ev 172
are not actors but teachers of truth GW 172
argument by, is good in its place GW 169
attitude of, makes favorable or unfavorable impressions GW 172
should be in harmony with holy truths he proclaims GW 172
blemish of, be afraid to mention 5T 498
can afford to be fair and pleasant Ev 172
celebrated actor’s counsel to CT 255
Christ’s promise to give tongue and utterance to 4T 316
desire of, to please men leads them to suppress truth GW 150
God calls for, like Nathan, Elijah, and John the Baptist GW 150
how: can gain reputation of being interesting speaker Ev 177-8
may speak words he ought to speak at right time and with power 4T 316
how Spirit uses GW 155
human mixing in by, is not needed Ev 172
is not to use Spirit, but Spirit is to use him Ev 172
learned and eloquent, are not gospel workers most needed WM 75
learned testimonies presented by, reception of gospel does not depend on GW 155
love of approbation by, reproved GW 150
make themselves accountable for influence they exert on hearers GW 152
much can be done by, to make improvement in voice and manners 1T 649
often forgets that: Christ and angels are listeners in his audience Ev 183
he is God’s messenger Ev 183
preaching in crowded and overheated room would do better to teach than to preach GW 166-7
principal points of subjects presented by, should be gone over again and again GW 168
ready and having sharp intellect, is not one who counts with God 6BC 1091
relation of anecdotes or incidents by, to create laugh or light thought is severely censurable GW 166; 1T 649
several, whole Bible truth is presented more clearly and completely by CT 432
smart, who lack moral worth 1T 438
smart and eloquent, that is as sounding brass and tinkling cymbal 6BC 1091
some, make heavenly messengers in audience ashamed of them TM 339
speaking by impulse does not give evidence of great power of God Ev 668
Spirit is not servant of, but controlling power over him GW 155
statements by, giving your own coloring to 5T 695
time and strength wasted by, in long preliminaries and excuses when they begin to speak GW 168; 2T 616
time frequently lost by, in explaining points really unimportant GW 168
whom God accounts as precious gold 6BC 1091
work of, is not to make raid on government Ev 173
worldly policy is to have no weight with GW 150
See also Sermon