EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
View, Views - Voice, Voices
View, Views
View, Views, fixed, guard continually against 3T 540
no man should advocate his own, irrespective of judgment of church 3T 450-1
one man’s, disputed questions are not to be settled by PP 516
opposed to faith of SDA body, results of holding 3T 441
SDA differences of, how to handle CW 76-7
shortsighted, do not take TM 210
See also Difference; Doctrine; Opinion
Vigil, Vigils
Vigil, Vigils, Luther’s (Martin) efforts to subdue his evil nature by GC 123
midnight, of Roman Catholics GC 72
Vigilance
Vigilance, ceaseless, warfare between vice and virtue requires PK 488
Christians should never cease their 8T 27
college that relaxes, to secure patronage 5T 14
constant: God’s work calls for 2SM 407-8
present time calls for Ev 232; GW 148
SDA work calls for exercise of LS 439; 9T 10
double, required of Christ’s followers today 5T 460-1
tribulation should lead to 2T 205
eternal: is price of safety CT 258
manifest, re children AH 202
parents must have, over children CG 474
God’s people should not relax their 3T 570
individual, is price of safety 6T 148
knowing no relaxation, God requires PK 571
ministers are never to relax their GW 15
now is time to work for God with 9T 63
sanitarium workers should never relax their CH 411
severe trial develops AA 468
sleepless, is price of safety TM 365
spiritual: essential to salvation 5T 540
is price of individual safety 6BC 1094
peril of relaxing, for one moment 1SM 182
untiring, God desires His church to manifest ML 335
watchmen on walls of Zion are never to relax their AA 361
See also Watchfulness
Vigilant
Vigilant, be, against Satan’s devices 3T 572
Vigilant person
Vigilant person, be, lest masterly snare take you unawares 8T 99
Vigilant working
Vigilant working, combine waiting and watching with 5T 276
Vigor
Vigor, blessing of, obedience to laws of health brings 4T 35
declines as years advance MH 275
indulgence of appetite impairs SL 23
mental See Mental vigor
moral, things that give 3T 491
of life, all men must preserve FE 340
physical: alarming decline of MH 125
depends much on physical strength and activity Ed 195
how people lose their 1T 478
how to preserve 3T 487
teacher’s success depends largely on Ed 277
temperate habits and proper exercise ensure MH 238
See Energy
Vile affections
Vile affections, persons whom God will leave to Ev 681
Vile epithets
Vile epithets, husband who uses AH 348
Vile habits
Vile habits, men of, women should never marry 2SM 422
persons of, only hope for CG 464
Vile images
Vile images, defiled imagination’s, corrupt morals 2T 410
Vile indulgence
Vile indulgence, secret vice as 2T 470
Vileness
Vileness, how to rid yourself of 2T 323
human heart’s, not understood MM 143
marriage relation covers, of every description 2T 252
of character, that brings reproach on God’s cause 5T 145
of others, Christians should turn away from 5T 96
Vile passion
Vile passion, indolence in children tends to CG 462-3
Vile person, Vile persons
Vile person, Vile persons, deliverance for, in Christ DA 258; MH 93
not beyond the power of God’s grace COL 96
not seen in world to come SC 126
person who chooses companionship of, will assuredly become vile 4T 587
Vile practices
Vile practices, youth adopt, while spirit is tender 2T 351, 482
Vilest debauchery
Vilest debauchery, in popes’ palaces GC 60; SR 334
Vilest license
Vilest license, teaching of demon gods fostered, in ancient times Ev 608; PP 688
Vilest sinner
Vilest sinner, God’s love reaches out to embrace 1SM 313
Vile thought
Vile thought, truth in heart restrains ML 207; 5T 601
Vile utterance
Vile utterance, truth in heart restrains ML 207; 5T 601
Village, Villages
Village, Villages, bound more by idolatry than are pagans of East 4T 156
Christ did not neglect, in evangelistic work Ev 52
Christ left whole, without moan of sickness in any house DA 241
God’s people to flee from, during time of trouble LS 102
everywhere: should hear warning message TM 231-2
waiting to hear warning message 3T 236
gospel work must be done in Ev 46-7
hundreds of men should carry light through 4T 389
in USA that have never heard the warning message CT 507; LS 204
missionaries needed in 4T 156
missionaries needed to raise standard of truth in Ev 52; 2T 115
new, what will lead church to enter SD 33
part of God’s vineyard LS 208
persons in every, who would embrace truth 2T 113
unentered, miss. families urged to settle in ChS 180
unwarned, SDA families should move out of cities into Ev 52
warning messages should be given in CW 23
where you live, Christ sends letter in you to SC 115
where warning message has not been heard need to be entered 3T 202
Villainy
Villainy, Nathan Fuller’s, warning to others 2T 449
Vim
Vim, causing people to turn from truth Ev 282
Vindictive feeling
Vindictive feeling, one, may lead to murder 4T 578
Vindictive spirit
Vindictive spirit, do not manifest TM 355
Vine, Vines
Vine, Vines, Adam and Eve trained GC 648; PP 47
and branches, parable of See Parable
as symbol 5T 230
branch constantly draws sap from DA 676
branch separated from, cannot live DA 676
branches of, Christians compared to SL 80
should bear clusters of fruit 5T 540
Christ in, children may learn to see Ed 120
church planted as 5T 240
climbed stately trees before Flood PP 90; 3SG 62
clinging, wife who was like 2T 305
clinging to stately pillar, John clung to Christ as SL 53
clinging to trees, vision re LS 175-6, 201; 1T 583-4; 2T 608
dead branch severed from, Jewish nation as DA 739
flourishing, viewed in moonlight DA 674
fruitful branches of, teach precious lessons of trust and faith 4T 579
God gives life to 1BC 1081; MM 8
God is blighting, because of man’s wickedness 5T 361
gold and silver, at temple entrance DA 575
grafting of scion into DA 675; 5T 591
in Garden of Eden PP 47; 3SG 89; SR 21-2
in New Jerusalem GC 648
Israel as, brought out of Egypt GC 19-20; PK 19-22
planted in Palestine DA 675; PK 22
Jews regarded, as most noble of plants DA 675; 5T 230
as type of all that was powerful, excellent, and fruitful DA 675; 5T 230
Jewish nation prized 5T 230
lesson from MB 128
life that circulates throughout SD 76
little children compared to CG 35
living, Christians must draw nourishment daily from 5T 117
med. institutions should cultivate CD 312
pruning of, lessons from 4T 354-5
replanted by Christ on other side of wall DA 675; PK 22
root of, sends nourishment through branch to outermost twig DA 676
Satan would convert fruit of, into poison Te 12
Sodom as home of PP 156
tangled, field left uncultivated produces ML 83
tendrils of, entwining about roots and rubbish 6BC 1102
trailing on ground, illustration of 6BC 1102
union of church with Christ represented by DA 830
untrained, illustration of CG 35
windows should not be shaded by MH 275
with clinging tendrils entwined about trellis DA 674
See also Grapevine
Supplement
abiding in, to bear fruit RC 355:3
branch(es) of,
abide in it, nourished by same sap as is in the vine RC 355:2
appearance of, may be good but Christ prunes it TMK 133:2
are part of it, not tied on; thus oneness with Christ UL 182:4
Christ,
as root sustains every TDG 327:2
is highest cedar, of Ezekiel 17 LHU 257:6
nourished by it;
and bear fruit; (living vine) FW 65:2
complete union needed FW 66:5
pruning of, to increase fruit bearing OHC 144:3
unity like, with the vine 3SM 352:1
Christ used the figure of, to help us remember His lessons UL 182:2
draw strength from OHC 216:6
fruit of, is unity and fellowship HP 72:5
living,
equality as branches of TMK 100:5
union with, lacking because of neglect TMK 164:3
minds differ but all to be grafted into 1MCP 54:0
power for bearing fruit is in RC 355:4
profession without godliness of one not abiding in TMK 113:2
publishing houses to be branches of: separate but same vine PM 154:3
sap of, like power of Spirit from Christ in the life TDG 252:3
trailing on ground represents many Christians HP 169:2
true,
relation of branches to SW 52
truth in actions shows we are branches of OHC 144:3
united to, entire being must be FW 66:5
untrained, those who act without thinking resemble OHC 112:5
useful, trained to grasp that which will be of benefit TDG 66:4
useless, with untrained tendrils catching rubbish 2MCP 592:2
Vine and branches
Christ helps sinner sustain relationship of TMK 109:4
connection between, may be deceptive HP 108:2
connection between, illustrates union with Christ HP 56:3
lessons of, as a mirror UL 182:3
Vinegar
Vinegar, desire for, how to overcome CD 485
offered to Christ on cross DA 755
salads prepared with, objectionable CD 345
Vinegar habit
Vinegar habit, indulgence in, warning against CD 485
EGW overcame CD 485
Vineyard, Vineyards
1. God’s
barren portions of, cry of CS 48
blessing withdrawn from, because of man’s wickedness CG 80
Christ represented world as FE 512
Christ wants no idlers in 4T 518
church as 5BC 1097; COL 282, 296-7
cultivate carefully the little piece of, entrusted to you MYP 143
every man has: lot and place assigned him in 1SM 113
work to do in 4T 454
every part of, must be worked 6T 24
good work can be done by all in ML 118
hills of Palestine as site of PK 21
includes whole world 6T 24
Isaiah’s parable re COL 284-91; PK 17-22
Israel as COL 214, 284-6; DA 596; GC 20; PK 15-22
keeper of, church is PK 22
tower in, temple as COL 288; PK 18
whole earth as 1BC 1112; COL 301; 6T 24; 7T 34; 8T 182-3
workers in: God accepts service of 6T 304
God requires all to be ChS 9
relationship between 5T 418
2. Literal
are health-giving and life-giving surroundings MH 264
as part of elixir of life 7T 76-7
dressed by Israel in spring PP 531
flourished at Capernaum DA 252
men depend on God for blessing upon TM 308
many people will be taken from, to give last warning message 7T 270-1
Naboth’s, Ahab unlawfully took PK 204-6
Palestine’s most beautiful, near Hebron PP 133, 697
sanitariums should be surrounded by MM 233; 7T 85
vale of Sorek was celebrated for its PP 565
3. Miscellaneous
entrusted to wicked husbandmen, parable of See Parable
laborers in, parable of See Parable
parables referring to, study FE 512
your soul as, cultivate faithfully COL 282
Supplement
cultivation of God’s, requires work from every believer PM 83:2
entering, and working for souls TDG 163:4
God owns, and all the work is His; preserve physical strength 2MCP 736:3
idlers in, to learn efficiency PM 273:1
parable of two sons sent to, for those knowing truth UL 112:2
work in, natural result for those alive to Christ TDG 244:6
Violence
Violence, acts of, antediluvian 1BC 1090; PP 91-2
people will be led to Ev 236
victims of appetite led by Satan to commit Te 277
antediluvian, reached to heaven Te 227
banning of intoxicating drinks reduces Te 26
child training does not require CG 205
Christ blends man’s will to God’s will without using ML 340
deeds of, liquor drinking causes Te 277
during Manasseh’s wicked reign PK 381
earth is filled with 3T 247; 6T 15; 9T 43-4
of man against man 3BC 1153
every description of, filling world 3T 471
filling the land TM 457
heartsickening record of, every day brings 9T 89
in family discipline is improper 2T 366
in the land Te 251
increasing in world 9T 270
Jews used, in opposing gospel AA 178
present day is great time of 1SM 98
reigns in cities PK 275-6
Satan constantly seeks to incite men to DA 341
Satan’s futile efforts to destroy church by GC 41
seldom equaled in sacred history, as result of Jezebel’s influence PK 204, 279
sickening record of, every day brings MH 142
sins that fast fill world with DA 633
spiritual, seek kingdom of heaven with SD 30
turning from path of obedience brings PK 185
weapon used in all ages to silence heretics DA 715
why, is seen overspreading earth DA 341
world’s, sign of second advent SD 354
See also Crime
Supplement
against righteousness held back HP 96:3
appetite and passions cause, now near end of time 3SM 292:1
Christ moved in world of, as the sun above clouds TDG 263:4
exceeding that before destruction of old world UL 365:3
in cities displeases God HP 345:4
result of sin seen in TMK 67:4
Satan,
drives his victims to FLB 312:3
uses, when deception fails OHC 362:2
See also Crime
Violent spirit
Violent spirit, John had to overcome DA 295
Violet
Violet, divine love that restores is seen in Ed 101
Viper, Vipers
Viper, Vipers, as symbol of persons bitterly opposed to truth 5BC 1077
cherishing and petting FE 53
deadly, Paul bitten by AA 445-6; ML 334
do not take, to your bosom and expect God to keep it from biting you TM 455
generation of, class who are compared to 5BC 1077; 5T 226
why John the Baptist spoke of DA 106
See also Serpent
“Vipers,”
“Vipers,” meaning of word, in Matt. 3:7 5BC 1077; DA 106; 5T 226
Virgin, Virgins
Virgin, Virgins, foolish, class represented by COL 411
God’s people called, because they profess pure faith COL 406
ten, parable of See Parable
Supplement
foolish,
example of, not safe to follow TMK 350:2
faith not cultivated is as experience of 2MCP 535:0
some do not realize they are UL 251:3
world-loving Christians represented by TMK 215:2
represented either by the wise or the foolish Mar 54:4
wise,
awake for Armageddon as 3SM 426:1
character and attitude show daily whether we are RC 303:3
to trim their lamps UL 251:6
Virginia, U.S.A.
Virginia, U.S.A. LS 238; 4T 302
Virgin Mary
Virgin Mary See Mary, Virgin
Virtue, Virtues
Virtue, Virtues, active, must be cultivated MH 497; 5T 404
brings its own reward in time 3SG 145; SR 103
Christian, must develop constantly TM 506
continual progress in, God’s purpose for His people MH 503
corrosion of 3T 519
draw, from God CG 58
female, temptation that tends to uproot 2T 560
intelligence should be controlled by 2T 407
Joseph suffered for his 3SG 144-5
Joseph’s, tested severely but triumphant 5T 43
lack of, curse of present corrupt age 4T 96
lover of fermented wine does not cherish 5T 357
lover of hard cider does not cherish 5T 357
lovers of, nearly discouraged by boldness, strength, and prevalence of vice 2T 346
many youth lack 5T 123
modesty guards 2T 458
one round in ladder of Christian progress AA 530
passive, must be cultivated MH 497; 5T 404
path of, angels record every departure from 2T 292
pure and unsullied, no person can rise to honorable eminence without FE 87
rare 2T 458
resisting temptation strengthens SD 191
second round in ladder of advancement ML 96
seek, and forsake vice AA 467
seven sterner, list of MH 391; 2T 701
some people think it, to be unrestrained 4T 243
tested by suffering 1SM 117
which they lack, many people applauded for GW 275
wonderful treasures of 9T 186
See also Goodness
Supplement
Christ taught, in both Old and New Testaments RC 112:4
Christian,
develop daily HP 227:3
result from obedience UL 129:2
students from our schools to have 1MCP 189:1
Christ’s life characterized by 3SM 134:1
cultivate heavenly, purifying soul from defilement TDG 29:5
danger in congratulating ourselves on quality of TMK 242:3
development of,
provided for 2MCP 658:1
through opposition and reproach OHC 359:6
duty of intelligent souls to practice TDG 34:4
effort required to attain PM 133:0
failure and infirmity regarded as, by self-centered soul OHC 315:4
human, not needed in Christ’s intercession TMK 73:4
humanity gains, only through Christ TMK 21:5
invigorated by exercise UL 370:5
Joseph responded when tempted to turn from RC 307:5
mature amid clouds of darkness TDG 47:5
progress in, adding graces through Christ 1MCP 94:3
rewarded by its reproduction in others HP 196:6
seek; have a submissive spirit TDG 243:2
strengthened by resistance to temptation OHC 361:4
students to learn; pure thoughts and clean minds 1MCP 11:2
thoughts of youth to be sanctified by 1MCP 366:0
Vision
Vision, Balaam’s spiritual, beclouded PP 444
Christian’s, can grow clearer 6T 462
clouded, people who look at things with 2T 258
experience in spiritual things widens CT 426
lovesick sentimentalism blinds 3T 45
moral, how to have clear 3T 47
of future, God’s people may have AA 601
of things unseen, keep before you MH 508
power of, person abiding in darkness will lose MB 92
spiritual, effects of sin upon man’s FE 188
importance of keeping clear your CS 136
lack of, makes men stumble like blind 5T 296
Supplement
physical, talent of, use, for that which benefits OHC 276:6
servant of God has purpose in; eyes sanctified; (seeing) OHC 334:3
spiritual,
blinded to unsafe paths UL 95:2
defective, endangers publishing work PM 54:1
dimmed by impurity RC 308:3
discernment of heavenly things only by HP 366:3
faith is not TDG 156:4
heavenly, needed UL 95:4
learn to discern eternal things by OHC 339:3
narrow, prevents seeing God’s love in discipline OHC 317:6
not dimmed by worldly policy or aims TDG 159:5
strengthening, as errors abound TMK 188:5
to understand God’s work by applying talents TMK 328:2
Vision, Visions
1. False (spurious)
Anna Garmire’s 2SM 64-5, 72-9, 89
Anna Phillips’s 2SM 85-95
called wonderful light of God 2SM 78
childish figures and illustrations in 2SM 89
descend to minute and trifling matters 2SM 89
false dreams and, spirit of Satan inspires 1T 569; 5T 658
fulfillment of some things predicted in 2SM 76
inspired by Satan’s spirit 1T 569; 5T 658
met early in history of SDA 2SM 86
persons fallen in, EGW rebuked 2SM 77
play of imagination in 2SM 89-90
rule by which, may be detected 7BC 952
Satan mingles truth and error in 2SM 77-8
Satan uses, to bring in heresies 2SM 74
to disgust people 2SM 77
skeptics produced by 2SM 78
some SDA influenced by 1T 328; 5T 668
that were Satan’s work 2SM 77
EGW exposed 2SM 75
will have some truth 7BC 952; 2SM 98
2. From God
Ananias was given, in Damascus AA 121; EW 200-1
Balaam was given PP 439-51
Daniel was given FE 411; GC 325-9, 345; PK 494, 547-8, 553-4; SL 35-6, 48-52
direct, self-deceived persons who accept no reproofs or correctings unless they come through 5T 690
dreams classed with, in His word 1T 569; 5T 658
Ezekiel was given PK 176, 448-9, 535-6; 5T 751-4
genuine, demand clear evidence for Ev 610; 2SM 72
given in last days: for comfort of God’s people EW 78
not given as new rule of faith EW 78
purpose of EW 78
to correct persons erring from Bible truth EW 78
God communicates with His messengers by 5T 685
Isaiah was given, in temple PK 307-10; 5T 749-51, 753
Jacob was given, of ladder reaching from heaven to earth AA 512; PK 49; PP 183-4
John was given, on Isle of Patmos AA 581-3, 590-2; EW 230-1; SL 74-5; 5T 752-3
on Sabbath AA 581-2
less frequent when not appreciated by church 5T 674
night: Balaam was given PP 439
Daniel was given FE 411; PK 494; SL 36
given to Paul at Troas AA 211
Nebuchadnezzar was given SL 34, 36
not given by God to meet every emergency arising 5T 685
of future glory, revealed in last days 8T 43
should be dear to church AA 601; 8T 43
of Zechariah 4, applies with peculiar force to God’s people in last days 5T 472
open, in Eli’s time there was no PP 581
panoramic, given to Moses on Mt. Nebo PP 471
panoramic view presented to EGW in GW 435
Paul could not tell all that he saw in AA 469
Paul was given: at Corinth AA 250
at Troas AA 211
in fortress at Jerusalem AA 413
near gate of Damascus AA 114-8; EW 200
of heaven’s beauty and glory AA 159
on ship during storm AA 443
while praying in temple at Jerusalem AA 130
Paul was given many AA 469
Peter was given, on housetop at Joppa AA 135
promised to His people living in last days EW 78
prophetic, Enoch was given PP 85
Solomon was given, after dedicating temple PK 45, 75
Spirit gives GC 5
truth revealed through 1SM 25
when to accept 2SM 72
EGW was given See White, Ellen G.
Zechariah was given PK 580-94
3. Miscellaneous
acceptance of, “nothing objectionable” is unsound basis for 2SM 93-5
belittling God’s law, have no faith in 2SM 98
Garmire daughters claimed to have 2SM 64
how Satan leads people to doubt all 2SM 77
how Satan will cause people to regard all, as fanaticism 2SM 78
leading away from original truth, have no faith in 2SM 98
of fiends and monsters, drunkards have seen Te 205
of kingdoms of world, Satan gave to Christ DA 129
persons claiming to have 2SM 76, 96
caution re 2SM 21-2
letters from 2SM 21-2
what to do re Ev 610
persons who accept everything coming in form of 7BC 952
purported, by fanatics 2SM 34
test so-called, before accepting them 2SM 90
unbelief re, in minds of many EW 76
why some early SDA were skeptical re 5T 668
woman in Germany claimed to have 2SM 97
See also Dream
Supplement
consciousness in some, 3SM 35:5
danger from enemy when receptive to; false messages 3SM 404:4
earthly things lost sight of in 3SM 35:3
Ellen White,
appealed in, for people to seek things above TDG 15:4
longed to realize experiences shown in TDG 198:4
shown Bible truth in, while studying after 1844 TDG 317:3
shown rebellious boyfriend in LYL 54:1
experiences of Ellen White in, and of those around her 3SM 34
given when people in captivity cried unto the Lord UL 161:4
infatuation of relationship shown Ellen White in LYL 66
prayer of Ellen White for strength to write after UL 241:2
scenes of future and past in 3SM 35:4
special, not received for every case 3SM 53
spurious, mix false with true and disgust people FLB 296:6
vain, people covenanting to serve God not to turn to TDG 40:5
Visionary character
Visionary character, Noah was denounced as 4T 308
“Vision of Sir Launfal,”
poem by James Russell Lowell, quoted MB 73
Visit, Visits
Visit, Visits, do home miss. work by making, with neighbors 9T 38
missionary: make Ev 113
many people who have not been warned may be reached by MM 313
open way for Bible studies Ev 470
neighborly, youth should help mother to find time for AH 486
training in making, given by Elder and Mrs. S. N. Haskell Ev 470
See also Visiting
Visitation
Visitation, time for God’s, has about come 5T 209
time of, men know not their 5T 72; 6T 426
See also Visiting
Visitation of judgments
See Judgment
Visiting
Visiting, church members’ duty re, with friends and neighbors 6T 276
with the poor, sick, and suffering 6T 276
fashionable, made occasion of gluttony 2SM 414
house-to-house, Christ’s ministry included GW 188
in 1843-44 2SM 402
neglected work of 5T 185
work of WM 87-96
important part of evangelistic work Ev 656
in gospel work, effectiveness of WM 97-104
in welfare work WM 59-65
ministers who dread task of GW 338
ministers’ neglect of, with people in their homes GW 338; 4T 317, 536-7
ministers’ work includes, with people in their homes Ev 431-9; GW 187-8; 3T 558-9; 4T 317
miss. work done by, with neighbors 9T 38
much, detrimental to camp meeting 2T 597
object of, not to indulge appetite 2SM 414
part of home miss. work 9T 41
pastors should do more, with families Ev 347
persons assigned to do Ev 471
publishing house is no place for 3T 191
social See Social visiting
thousands of believers seen, with families 9T 126
unnecessary, time wasted in 4T 450
unprofitable, life too short for 3T 146
not necessary 7BC 972
with the sick 2SM 458; 9T 36; WM 103-4
as miss. work 6T 276
that is mistaken kindness 2SM 458
warning against too much MH 222
with the suffering 6T 276; 9T 36
women cautioned re 5T 131
See also Visit
Supplement
Ellen White did, on Sabbath afternoon 3SM 264:2
individual, of great value TMK 330:4
James’ counsel about, spoken to all Christians TDG 370:2
See also Friends
Visitor, Visitors
Visitor, Visitors, admiration of, dressing babies for 2SM 466
admiration or envy of, do not toil for display to excite AH 450
be to: considerate, courteous, and pleasant AH 450
what you are to your family every day AH 450
Bible study should not be stopped on account of CG 511
care of sleeping rooms for 2SM 462
children should be taught to be quiet and respectful before AH 267; CG 97
children should not be put on exhibition before CG 38
display in entertaining, do not make 6T 343
do not try to give, impression that you can sustain style of living beyond your means AH 449
efforts to make others happy to be seen by RC 183:2
entertain, courteously 4aSG 133
entertainment of CH 156; MYP 342; 4aSG 133, 142; 2T 487; 6T 343
by EGW 2T 487
excessive preparation for 6T 343
expensive, is unwise MH 322
greater simplicity needed in MH 322
in home 2SM 462
make no parade in 6T 347
families lose blessings by failure to entertain 6T 344
father should speak to family with same tone of voice as he does to AH 216
food (meals) for AH 449; CD 88-9, 332; CG 386-7; 2SM 414; 2T 485
fashionable, that is injurious 2SM 413
good and bad 2SM 414
should be wholesome and nutritious CD 88
unexpected 6T 343
EGW’s practice re 2T 487
gospel Ev 470
students should be trained as CT 546
gospel worker’s duty re 6T 344
invite, to take part in home Bible study CSW 43
irreligious MYP 432
make, feel at home AH 450
mothers’ duty re AH 261-2, 266-7, 459-60; 2SM 433
parents should not permit, to rob them of time needed for child training 3T 146
parents’ duty to, not secondary to duty to children AH 450; CT 129
persons very ill should not have MH 222
sensible, what will secure regard of Ed 200
should see you striving to conform to Christ’s will AH 450
sick persons often wearied by MH 222; 2SM 458
sleeping rooms of, should be well ventilated 2SM 462
superficial politeness toward, need of less AH 422
train people to serve as, in families Ev 470
treat, kindly AH 450
unexpected, entertainment of 6T 343
what, should see in SDA home AH 450
See also Guest; Hospitality
Visualization
See Fanaticism; Fantasies; Hypnotism
Vital energy (force)
Vital energy (force), Adam had 20 times as much, as modern man 3T 138-9
drugs tend to destroy 2SM 281
eating at any or all times wears away CG 388
eating too much saps CD 131; Te 162
excessive grief saps 3BC 1146; LS 270-1
expenditure of, God holds man accountable for 2T 472
giving loose reins to lustful passions squanders 2T 472
God has endowed man with certain amount of MH 234
hurtful food and drinks tax 2SM 414
imparted to mind through brain Te 74
loss of, hurtful food and drinks cause 2SM 414
needed at future time, overwork expends CH 99; FE 153-4
new, God’s work will receive 1SM 201
normal condition of, healthy mind depends on CD 426; FE 144; 3T 569
of brain and body, solitary vice saps 4T 97
perplexity saps 3BC 1146; LS 270-1
preserve carefully your FE 144; 4aSG 131; 2SM 416
rapid exhaustion of, nervous system ill-affected by MH 235
reckless exhaustion of, warning against CH 99
sexual excess saps 2T 472
sinful indulgence saps 3T 138-9
tobacco lessens Te 64
which comes from connection with heaven GW 35
Vital fluid
Vital fluid, blood as 2T 525
Vital force
See Vital energy
Vitality
Vitality, air gives 2T 533
children robbed of, before birth CD 221; 2T 94, 381-2
cold food draws, from system to warm 2T 603
eating too much exhausts 2T 357, 363, 365, 412-3, 427-8
food of wrong quality exhausts 2T 365, 412-3
growth testifies to 9T 184
increases under Spirit’s influence MM 12
ministers’, lengthy sermonizing exhausts 2T 117
necessary to health 2T 529
needless expenditure of, is sin CD 118; 2T 354
religion should be full of Ev 557
sexual excess exhausts 2T 477
to endure cold, why some people have little 2T 526
walking increases 2T 529
women’s, too much indoor confinement enfeebles 1T 562
See Energy; Strength
Vitalized
Vitalized, system is, by brain’s electrical force Ed 197; 3T 157
Vitalizing power
Vitalizing power, Christ dwells in hearts as 7T 189
Christ’s love diffuses, through man’s whole being MH 115
human body’s, is in blood 7T 189
Vital organ, Vital organs
Vital organ, Vital organs, blood congested in, when circulation is hindered by MH 271-2
children’s, foods that wear out CD 232-3
Christ’s love heals MH 115
eating too much taxes 2T 363
extremities remote from 2T 531
fiery stimulants burn up Te 233
impure air weakens 4aSG 138
invigorating air strengthens, to resist disease 2SM 305
tight lacing and girdles compress Te 291-2
Vital power, Vital powers
Vital power, Vital powers, disturbing circulation of electric currents in nervous system lessens 2T 347
do not attribute, to matter PP 114; 8T 259
eating too much exhausts MH 240
eating too much taxes 2T 364
self-abuse destroys 2T 347
See also Life-giving power; Vivifying power
Vital property, Vital properties
Vital property, Vital properties, seed’s, God gives COL 83
Vivacity
Vivacity, artificial, tea imparts 2T 64
Vivifying power
Vivifying power, Spirit makes God’s word a 8T 55
Vocal music
Vocal music See Singing; Song
Vocal organs
Vocal organs, fretted by speaking from throat 2T 616
give your, careful attention Ev 667
careful training Ev 667
impaired by speaking from throat CT 297
improper use of, enfeebles them Ev 667
irritated by speaking from throat 2T 616
long and violent exercise of, throat and lungs irritated by 2T 672
long praying injures 2T 617
loud hallooing wears out 2T 615
ministers injure themselves by careless use of 4T 604-5
ministers’, improper manner of speaking destroys 2T 615
preacher’s, long sermons injure Ev 667
preservation of, ministers should give attention to 2T 616
one overexertion or strain of, may cost speaker his life 2T 672
open-air meetings tax Ev 412
proper use of, health is benefited by CT 247
man’s usefulness and influence increased by CT 247
right use of, strengthens them Ev 667
train, so as to preserve their health Ev 667
upper portion of, public speaker should not let labor come upon 3T 311
voice can be cultivated so lengthy speaking will not injure 1T 649
voice’s modulations lost by straining Ev 668
why praying injures, more than talking 2T 617
youth should be taught to speak without wearing 4T 406
See also Public speaker; Speaker; Speech; Voice
Vocations
Vocations, common, people called from, for the loud cry Mar 218:4
lawful, Christ should be represented in all WM 111
master at, how to become 5T 528
peculiar, every one has his CT 513
practical godliness to be woven into RC 205:7
work to glorify God in your SD 275
See also Calling; Trade
Voice, Voices
1. Culture (cultivation or training) of
1. Culture (cultivation or training) of COL 335-9; CT 216-7, 238-47; Ed 198-9; 1T 645-7; 2T 615-7, 672; 3T 311; 4T 404-6, 605-6; 6T 380-3
best school for, is in home life ML 114
Bible workers need 6T 380
by means of, speaker need seldom become hoarse 4T 404
can be done so that lengthy speaking will not injure vocal organs 1T 649
colporteurs need 6T 380
David was given opportunity for 2BC 1018
evangelists need 6T 380
for singing 9T 144
give attention to 6T 382
give more attention to 6T 380
gospel workers need Ev 665-70
greater interest needed in Ev 504
has important place in physical culture Ed 199
has much to do with students’ health CT 297
important feature in education PP 594
instruction in, needed in home AH 435; 6T 381
lessons in, children should be given AH 435
ministers and teachers should give special attention to CT 239
ministers need 6T 380
neglected greatly COL 335
persons who have neglected, duty of Ev 666
right (proper): Christians need CT 246-7
has to do with all lines of Christian work COL 336
helps to prolong life CT 247
should have its rightful place in SDA schools CT 218
students preparing for gospel work need Ev 666
students should be instructed in CT 297; Ev 668-9; 4T 406
teach, in reading class CT 216
teachers should instruct youth in Ev 668-9; 4T 406
teaching CT 216-8
tends to expand and strengthen lungs Ed 199
you cannot communicate readily and clearly without Ev 666
youth should give attention to 6T 383
See also Elocution; Eloquence; Language; Oratory; Speech; Vocal organs
2. Tone(s) of
almost inaudible, reports should not be read in CT 246
angel’s sweet, demon can speak of heavenly things with TM 333
as means of educating children Te 290
audible, God could have proclaimed truth from heaven in 4T 473
be careful re your 4BC 1154
betray no irritation by CG 261
calm, mother under trial should speak with AH 242
clear, needed in singing 9T 144
clear and audible, give your testimony in 4T 133
clear and distinct: Bible workers should speak in CM 71
colporteurs should speak in CM 71
evangelist should speak in CM 71
ministers should speak in CM 71; CT 239; Ev 204
prayer should be offered in CT 241
students should be trained to read in CT 246
teach children to pray with CG 522
clear and strong, EGW miraculously given restoration of LS 72; 2SG 38
clear and thrilling, Stephen’s AA 99
complaining, that gives place to cheerfulness and content MH 267; 7T 86
defective, man’s usefulness and influence is affected by CT 238
distinct: ministers should speak slowly and in Ev 202; CT 239
needed in singing 9T 144
speak of divine things with CT 241
distinct and plain, cultivate ML 114
do much to affect hearts of hearers 2T 615
fuller and clearer, right use of abdominal muscles produces CT 216
gentle, all may possess Ed 240
gospel worker should not imitate another person’s CSW 106
happiness of home circle is affected by 7T 50
harsh, never speak in CG 282
harsh and angry, parents should not give reproof in FE 68
harsh and dictatorial, do not speak in AH 435
harsh and loud, that is not pleasant AH 432
hesitant, reports should not be read in CT 246
intonation of: may be vital with falsehood MB 68; 5T 59
may be used by Satan as arrow to wound and poison 2BC 1020
people were impressed by Christ’s CH 498-9
let no tinge of scorn be manifest in COL 250
let your, express God’s love 6BC 1086
express interest in and sympathy for souls in peril TM 150
loud: great injury done to speaker by speaking in Ev 667
is not evidence of presence of God’s power 1T 645
it is not necessary to speak in Ev 667
love subdues GW 123; MH 490; 4T 559
love that should be heard in 2T 417
low and gentle, mother gains much by keeping her 7T 48
low and indistinct, God is dishonored by public speaker speaking in CT 246
melody needed in 2T 617
melody of, read so as to preserve CT 247
that is precious CT 245
mellow with His tender love when Jesus is in our words 3T 32
ministers should guard their TM 150
modulate your, by thoughtful consideration and tender, respectful love 3T 534
modulation(s) of: lost by straining organs of speech Ev 668
ministers should learn 2T 615
pathetic, in public speaking 2T 615
monotonous, Jewish teachers spoke in FE 242
monotonous and spiritless, scribes and Pharisees preached in CT 240
muffled, reports should not be read in CT 246
music of, teachers and ministers should preserve CT 239-40
musical, used by Satan in tempting Eve SR 32
musically tuned, seductive power of satanic agents in using Ev 609
nasal, should be corrected at once CT 239
natural, should be preserved in public speaking 2T 672
of love, speak in Ev 576
older minister’s, young ministers should not copy Ev 684
are lesson for good or ill to children CG 219
children copy CG 215
pathos and melody of, lost by speaking in unnatural key Ev 56
preserve Ev 667-8
pathos of, should make impression on hearts CT 254; 7T 268
person who receives truth in love of it manifests it in his DA 142
persuasive, cultivate AH 435
physician’s, make their impressions MM 149
pleasant: accustom yourself to speaking in COL 336
father should speak in AH 216
helps to make home happy AH 422
put Christlike tenderness and love into your Ev 174
put pathos and melody into, when preaching Ev 183
raised to unnatural pitch does not make proper impression Ev 670
raising, to high pitch and hallooing and screaming out truth destroys solemn impressions made 2T 615
to unnatural key destroys much force of truth Ev 56
represent Christ in ML 172
rid your, of all harshness WM 94
right, needed in public speaking 2T 615
savoring of self-sufficiency, avoid 2T 52
sharp, is unbecoming to teacher CT 171
should possess irresistible power to move hearts and control minds 3T 32
soft, cultivate AH 435; ML 114
solemnity needed in, in public speaking 2T 615
soothing, let your light shine forth in CG 240
subdued gentleness marks converted soul’s 4T 626
sympathy should be manifest in WM 297
too low, public speakers should guard against speaking in 4T 131
unnatural, ministers warned against preaching in 2T 617
volume of, speakers need 4T 131
teacher who lacked sufficient 4T 131
woman whose every, implied “I am superior” 3T 534-5
youth influenced by other people’s 4T 621
3. Miscellaneous
as gift to be used in winning souls 9T 38
bring into, all sweetness and melody possible AH 432
tenderness and sympathy 1SM 87
common sense in use of, ministers need to exercise 4T 605
consecrate your, to God CT 245
control of, every person should learn 6T 381
student should learn, whatever his calling is to be CT 217
converted, pray for WM 94
correct habits in, children are to be encouraged to form FE 267
correct use of, acquire habit of CT 217
essential to successful gospel work 6T 380
cultivate your: by personal effort WM 94
for edification of church CT 245
to be blessing CT 240
to promote its musical quality Ev 668
to sing so that all can understand you 9T 144
cultivated, study earnestly to have FE 256
do not allow Satan to use your 3BC 1161
do not let, fall after each word in speaking CT 246
do not let feelings raise your, in preaching Ev 668
do not permit your feelings to become excited and control your 2T 672
do not raise your: to harshness AH 436
to high key (or pitch) in preaching Ev 184, 659, 668; 2T 615, 617
to high key when correcting children CG 246
earnestness in, minister should show Ev 298
exercise of, in speaking is healthful MM 265
forced, ministers warned against preaching in 2T 617
from unexpected quarters will urge God’s people forward in His work 7T 14
full control of, ministers should speak with 1T 645
God desires that every, be sanctified TM 492
govern your, in preaching Ev 183
grace of Christ should control your COL 102
hallooing out truth with, ill effects of 2T 615
human: angels rejoice that they may speak through, to reveal God’s love DA 297
angels speak through WM 109
may reach God’s ear DA 113
pathos and music in Ev 504
improper use of, many people have died as result of CT 297
injury done to, in open-air evangelistic meetings Ev 412
inspired by God are crying, “This is the way, walk ye in it” ML 88
is: entrusted talent AH 434; ML 114
gift from God 3BC 1159; Ev 667; 4T 605; 9T 38
keep your, pleasant and sympathetic MM 212
up so that each sentence will be full and complete CT 246
let your, express sympathy and tenderness WM 94
loud, angel seen crying with EW 37-8
love subdues man’s 4T 559
may be power for: evil 3BC 1159
ministers can do much to improve their 1T 649
ministers who raise their, to high pitch and talk loud and fast 1T 645
to unnatural key Ev 56
misuse of: by ministers 1T 645-7; 2T 615-7; 3T 311; 4T 404-6
health injured by 2T 672
lungs and vocal organs destroyed by 2T 615
useful men use up their vital force by 2T 615
violent exercise of, throat and lungs irritated by 2T 672
of certainty, ministers should preach with Ev 187
of conscience should be obeyed without parleying 5T 69 See also Conscience
of duty, God requires man to obey 1SM 28; 5T 69
is voice of God CH 562; TM 402
of many waters, Creator’s voice heard in AA 572
of stern rebuke will be heard in populous cities PK 187
one man’s: is not voice and judgment of Gen. Conf. 3T 493
should never be allowed to become controlling power MM 165
should not be that of the whole in God’s work TM 216
parents should keep control of their, in disciplining children CG 254
perfection of, urge on every student to seek Ev 668
person defective in, need not remain so FE 214
persuasive power is given to, by Christ’s peace in heart MH 512; 6T 47
physician’s MM 149
power of, is not what makes lasting impression 1T 645
powerful faculty for good if not perverted 4T 605
preacher should not shout with, as through trumpet Ev 184
present truth in such manner with, that it will carry weight with hearers CW 22
right use of: greatly neglected COL 335
in public meetings CT 246
in social meeting CT 245
san. workers should cultivate MM 212
sounding like many musical instruments 1T 181
speaking from God, earnest attention is needed to distinguish 1SM 28
still and small, lesson taught to Elijah by PK 168-9
Spirit’s voice as PK 169
succeeding whirlwind and tempest 2SM 316
strained to unnatural pitch in open-air meetings Ev 412
talent of, is blessing when consecrated to God Ev 498
train your, to be most effective for good COL 335
ugly features of your, take out AH 436
untrained, trying to sing Ev 507
use made of, will be scrutinized in judgment GC 487
use of: education needed in 4T 605
study and conscientiously follow few simple rules in 4T 605
what to do if you are defective in FE 214
use your: in reaching foreigners among us Ev 571
in winning souls for Christ CT 529; MM 332; 9T 38
to help and encourage others AH 434
we use: to convince and persuade COL 335
to offer prayer and praise God COL 335
to tell others of Christ’s love COL 335
when conversational, is best in preaching GW 167
See also Vocal organs
Supplement
blessing of, to praise Christ, not the devil in complaint RC 285:2
change; do not repine; express gratitude 1MCP 68:2
Christ never pitched, to unnatural key TMK 207:3
Christ’s, and His emphasis and gestures imitated TDG 283:3
control of,
by grace 3SM 239:3
important for ministers VSS 259:1
converted, souls won with PM 296:1
cultivate, to make good impression; scattering anticipated PM 93:0
culture of,
education of youth should include VSS 262:3
impressed on Ellen White; Christ taught her VSS 261:3
interest needed in; opportunities to cheer VSS 414:1
words too crowded and indistinct VSS 260:3
damage to health by straining, and talking too loud VSS 396
death from improper use of VSS 262
educate, to communicate a knowledge of the Scriptures RC 243:7
efforts in use of, for effectiveness VSS 190
exalt Jesus and magnify His Word with TMK 345:3
God may use us as His UL 76:5
God to be honored with VSS 14:2
health improved by training of RY 42
injury of, by long, loud speaking VSS 201:3
inspired, cry, This is the way HP 103:2
irritability in, never show HP 204:3
light reflected in darkness by praise of HP 96:5
listening to, that says, This is the way TMK 251:2
loud,
peace of Christ not shown by FW 88:0
See also Screaming
low, change needed by older worker in RY 42:4
many, claiming Christ; truth known by the Scriptures FW 55:3
melody in, when speaking slowly and with full breaths VSS 261:3
musical,
Christ had VSS 71
quality of, in speaking VSS 184:2
old age not reason to neglect training of RY 42:4
organs of,
injured by unnatural use VSS 292:0
responsibility to care for VSS 261
Paul’s,
at his trial was as a shout of victory CC 355:6
sweet and clear by grace CC 352:4
pitch of,
high and rapid speech VSS 291:3
high, Christ did not use VSS 92:4
unnatural VSS 297:4
praise for God with, to be learned TDG 238:2
projection of, VSS 262:2
benefits the whole being VSS 200:2
recognizing, that speaks to us HP 145:4
refinement needed in; speech loud, long and high pitched VSS 266:1
rest prevents overworking of VSS 263:1
sacredness of; best instrument; heaven-inspired 3SM 335:1; VSS 425:1
self-control in using VSS 292:0
speak to young children with blessedness in RC 249:6
strained,
avoided; use abdominal muscles VSS 200:3
Christ never had VSS 71:1
talent given to tell the story of Christ’s life TMK 328:2
tone of,
bearing fruit in HP 220:4
improving VSS 45:1
in speaking to wife LYL 15:2
training of, for best use VSS 176:2
use of, eternal consequences of TDG 22:7
See also Preaching; Sermons; Speech