EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
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women should not waste time and energy on WM 148
world’s follies in, shun 4T 586
worldliness among God’s people re 4T 641
worldly people spend large sums of money for CG 420; MYP 313
youth dwarfing intellect to matter of 3T 377-8
10. Love for Ev 268; 4T 630
among teachers, most formidable rival Ed 246
backsliding caused by 4T 647
children ruined by 4T 72
children should not be encouraged in 1SM 319
Christians must deny inclination to 7T 296
denial of Christ in church membership TM 129
goes when carnal heart is changed 1T 162
happiness of thousands is wrecked by 3T 366
heart filled with 1T 500
how to overcome 2SG 262
makes woman opposite of Christian lady characterized by modesty and sobriety 4T 645
minds influenced to 3T 364
morals endangered by 4T 645
prevailing in church 1SM 125
schools must not encourage FE 286
some women believers indulge too freely in 5T 130
woman is kept from good by 2T 393
women whose whole mind and heart are absorbed in 4T 644
11. Men’s 2SM 473-9
apostles’ See Apostle
Christ’s See Christ
distinction should be made between women’s and 2SM 477-8; 1T 421, 457-60
index to wearer CG 413; 2SM 475
high priest’s See High priest
John the Baptist’s See John the Baptist
minister’s See Minister
priest’s See Priest
prophet’s See Prophet
12. Proper
apostolic teachings re, mass of professed Christians utterly disregard 1T 460
as matter of prayer MYP 357
baptismal candidates need instruction re 6T 96
bear living testimony for Christ by 4T 580-1
beauty that heaven values in MH 289
Bible rules re: follow closely 5T 499
women urged to conform to MH 207
Bible teachings on, consider carefully 6T 96
for camp meeting 2T 602; 5T 164
Christian, should be distinct from that of world 2SM 473-4
unbelievers appreciate 4T 633-4
Christians should set right example in 2SM 474
clean and well-fitting, mother should wear AH 254; CH 102-3
complexion may be taken into account in CG 420
confess Christ in SD 292
correct, marks Christians as peculiar MYP 353
education needed re CD 406
evidence that taste is converted will be manifest in AA 523
figured material for CG 420
figures large and fiery are not best for CG 420
for: exercise in open air CG 425
housework 2SM 478
students, caution re prescribing of 5T 89
time of rain or snow CG 425
work out of doors 2SM 478
fundamental principles of CG 419-30
good and warm, pregnant woman needs 2T 382
God tests His people in matter of 4T 639
health institutions should instruct people re 2SM 280
health reform principles re, practice MM 212
history of God’s people in every age shows disregard for MYP 354
in SDA schools, should reveal simplicity of true godliness CT 56
influence in, preserve value of 1T 460
length of, modesty needed in 4T 640
medium position re, find and keep 1T 425
most beautiful, soul should wear MH 289
mother’s, that commands respect of children AH 253
mother’s plain and unadorned, class who sneer at AH 238
neat and clean, helps to keep thoughts pure and sweet ML 129
neat and modest, help poor believers to obtain 2SM 475
neat and unadorned, pen of Inspiration prescribes 4T 639
neat and well-fitting, mother should wear CH 102-3
young woman should learn to make Ed 216
no exact rule given to guide all in CG 419; Ev 273
no precise style given as guide for all in CG 419; Ev 273
of people walking road to heaven, not like that of those going to destruction 1T 127
parents should set right example for children in CSW 50-1
peculiarity of, for God’s ancient people 1T 524
Peter’s instruction re 4T 644
plain and neat, of poor sisters contrasted with attire of wealthy 4T 631
plain and simple: needed when visiting the poor GW 189; WM 90
SS teachers should be attired in CSW 104-5
women encouraged to make their own 4T 639
pledge made in baptismal vows re 3T 379
preach by, that Christ is formed within SD 352
principle controls CD 161
privilege of honoring God in Ed 248
relationship to God should be continually acknowledged by 4T 582
SS teachers should set right example in CSW 94, 104
SS workers should set right example in CSW 95
sanitarium(s) should teach people re CD 303, 444
sense in which Christians need to be old-fashioned in 2SM 479
sensible, women failing in health can help themselves by MH 293
sermon preached by, to devotees of fashion 4T 638
SDA: exerts influence COL 339
is daily and living preacher 4T 641
should preach 2T 618
SDA criterion in, worldlings are not 4T 640
SDA women must be examples in 1T 425
for world 5T 130-1
show by, principles SDA stand for Ev 542
simple and appropriate, cultivated mind is revealed by MYP 353; 4T 643
refined taste is revealed in MYP 353; 4T 643
simple and unpretending, characteristic of true woman CG 413-4
students need instruction re Ed 199
teachers should set right example in Ed 278; FE 191
ten-cent calico, should be kept neat and clean 4T 642
testimony re, allowed to become silent 4T 639
things pleasing to God in MH 289
timely warnings and instruction re, need of 4T 634
useful holiday gift for worthy poor MYP 311
visions given re 1T 275
wear such, as Christians should wear CG 421
what Paul would say re, if he were alive 1T 460
EGW aided church in Wright, Mich., in matter of 1T 572
EGW did not expect to suit every taste in regard to 1T 252
EGW frequently received letters of inquiry re 1T 275
EGW impressed by Bible teaching re, in her youth 1T 20
EGW’s: false reports re 1T 236
inquiry re 1T 251-2
picking at straws in criticism of 3T 312
principles followed in 1T 252
when she was a girl LS 47; 2SG 12-3
EGW’s letter to woman in Wisconsin re 1T 424
wife who was not provided with 2T 383-4
worn without fear of taking cold CG 425
13. Proper (characteristics of)
for this age CG 414; Ev 273; ML 145; 1T 718
arms can be raised above head without difficulty Ed 199
becoming AH 253; CG 415; Ed 248; MM 176; 1T 462; 4T 635, 642
husband and children like to see wife and mother wear 1T 464
minister’s family should set fitting example in GW 450
can be kept clean easily 1T 424, 458
choose, for durability rather than display MH 288
cleanliness CG 110; CH 61, 101; MH 276, 288; SD 173; 4aSG 140; 2SM 460; 2T 66; 4T 642
Israel instructed re CH 62-3; 4aSG 141-2
strict 2T 66
commends itself to judgment of candid minds 2T 66
conforms to: Bible standard 4T 640
character of SDA work Ev 542
God’s word MYP 350; 2SM 476-7; 1T 459
SDA faith 1T 424, 458; 5T 128; 3T 366
convenient MYP 350; 2SM 476; 1T 458-9, 462
correct taste in, not to be despised or condemned MYP 353
does not: bring wearer into favor with God 2T 174
cramp lungs Ed 199
hinder free and full respiration CG 425; MH 293
hinder walking 1T 459
make SDA a peculiar people FE 311; LS 350
obstruct blood circulation CG 425; MH 293
durable ChS 28-9
EGW believed it her duty to wear 1T 252
economical 1T 462
extremities properly covered by 2SM 479; 1T 459, 461; 2T 531-2; 4T 635
full respiration permitted by Ed 199
glorifies God 2SM 473-4
good taste and order CG 415; CS 301; MYP 313, 349-50, 353; 2SM 476; 1T 252, 521; 2T 66, 297
not proof that one is proud 2SG 287
health preserved by CD 85; CH 24; 1T 425
healthful CH 37; Ed 248; MH 288; MYP 350; 2SM 476; 1T 458, 462, 465; 2T 66
education needed re MM 223-4
health of soul and body promoted by MH 288
woman physician conducted studies in MM 265
women should have courage to adopt MH 294
healthful blood circulation promoted by CD 302; MM 230; 2SM 296; 2T 602
inexpensive MH 287
loss of taste for neatness and order in, believers virtually leave truth by MYP 353
lungs and heart permitted by, to have healthy action 2SM 478; 1T 460
made carefully CS 301; MYP 314
made of: durable material CG 414; Ev 273; ML 145; 1T 718
good material CG 414; CS 301; Ev 273; MH 288; ML 145; MYP 314, 351; 1T 718; TM 180
modesty AA 523; CG 413-4; CH 37; Ev 273, 467; MH 287-8; ML 145; MYP 346, 349-50, 353-4; 2SM 473, 475-6; 1T 131, 424-5, 458, 462, 465, 718; 2T 66; 4T 635, 643; 5T 206; 6T 96; TM 130; WM 157, 273
SDA should give world an example of CG 425
parents should manifest 1T 135
neatness CD 232; CG 415; ChS 28-9; CS 301; Ed 248; MM 176; MYP 313, 349-50, 353; 2SM 473, 476; 1T 252, 424-5, 465, 521; 2T 66, 297; 4T 142, 629-30, 635, 642; 6T 96; 9T 131; TM 130, 180
colporteur work calls for CM 65; 4T 391
institutional matron should encourage girls in MM 176
minister’s family should set fitting example in GW 450
observe habits of 2SM 476
truth is magnified by impression of CM 65
not odd or singular for sake of differing from world 1T 424-5
not often in other people’s way 1T 459
not worn to: attract attention TM 131
create controversy TM 131
plainness CG 414, 421; Ev 272-3; ML 145; 1T 252, 275, 424, 718; 3T 366, 376; 4T 72; 5T 206; 9T 131; WM 90
conscientious CSW 21
ministers and their wives should be an example in TM 180
puritan 5T 189
Scripture teachings re CG 429
SDA woman should encourage 5T 131
protection from dew CG 425
protects from cold and heat 3SG 46
purity AH 22; CH 101; 4aSG 140; 2SM 460; 6T 96
sermon in itself 2T 612
simple and appropriate, refined taste and cultivated mind revealed by CG 413; Ed 248
simplicity CG 414, 421; CH 37; ChS 28-9; Ev 273; MH 288, 294; MYP 353-7; 2SM 474; 3T 144, 376; 4T 571, 628-48; 5T 189; TM 179-80; WM 90
appropriateness of natural MH 289
beauty of natural MH 289
best for sensible woman CG 421
charming and interesting MYP 353
chaste, shields young woman from thousand perils Ed 248
disregarding of light re CD 49
grace and beauty in 3T 375
grace of natural MH 289
in obedience to physical and moral laws 3T 51
let your light shine to others in 3T 376
needs to be maintained at home and school FE 288
san. workers should maintain 4T 571
Scripture teachings re CG 429
sensible woman made to appear to best advantage by MYP 353; 4T 643
SDA women departing from 4T 628
women should have courage to adopt MH 294
youth should be taught 5T 89; TM 180
simply made Ev 273
suitable for: climate MH 293
exercise 2T 529
service MH 288
suited to wearer’s: age MH 293; 4T 142
condition of health MH 293
occupation MH 293
station in life 4T 142
surroundings MH 293
taste without conflicting with God’s word 1T 252
suspended from shoulders 2SM 473
sweet and respectable CG 110
symbolic 6T 96
tells for God 1T 132; 4T 633-4
essential 6T 374
principle of religious life 6T 375
stand on broad platform of CG 409
testifies of wearer’s consecration to God 5T 189
truth is recommended to unbelievers by 2T 612
warmth and proper protection provided by MH 288
well-fitting, husband and children like to see wife and mother wear 1T 464
winning influence 5T 207
without pomposity WM 90
without reference to fashions 5T 206
worn for health and not display 3T 239
14. Reform in
abuses met in 4T 636-8
adopted by church in Wright, Mich. 1T 572
answered to SDA as blue ribbon did to ancient Israel 3T 171
Appendix note on 1T 717-8
comprises more that shortening of dress and clothing limbs 4T 635-6
conservatism met in advocating 4T 636
contempt shown for 3T 171
contrasted strikingly with fashion of world 2T 66
extremes met in 4T 636-8
extremists injure 4T 636
first step in, not one in 20 SDA women took 1T 465
grotesque and untidy costumes worn by some believers in, were disgusting 4T 637
every article of dress included in 4T 635
hoops should not be used in 1T 465 See also Hoop
indifference manifest toward 3T 171
intended to be blessing, and not yoke of bondage 4T 634
intended to save expense, not to add expense 4T 634
murmuring about, destroying vital godliness 4T 637
needed among SDA 2SM 473; 6T 377
to separate them from world 3T 171
no question ever caused such development of character among SDA as 4T 636
not principal subject in EGW’s talks 1T 523
opposed by some husbands 1T 522
pants improperly used in 4T 637
proper, protection and development for every part of body provided by 4T 635
reform needed in 1T 456-66; 4T 635-40
SDA steadily retrograding in 4T 638
SDA tested on subject of 4T 637
subject of, presented a second time to EGW 4T 637
tight corsets removed by 4T 635
too simple and humble for many to adopt 1T 523
true temperance calls for Te 196
vision given re, on Jan. 3, 1875 4T 637
was in advance of wearing of hoops 1T 465
when EGW avoided all questions and answered no letters re 4T 637
EGW did not make, a test question 4T 637
why, was introduced among SDA 4T 634
See also American costume; Reform dress
15. Styles (modes or fashions) of
attendance at church service is affected by 4T 631
be separate from world in FE 311
changing MYP 350
elaborate and costly ornamentation required by MH 290
evil effects of Ed 246; MH 290
heavy burden imposed by, on middle and poor classes MH 290
squandering of time and means as result of MH 290
children soon subjected to influence of MH 291
Christian, SDA would not need to change their mode if world adopted MYP 350; 2SM 476; 1T 424, 458
Christians seek to imitate worldlings in 2BC 1013
common, testimony given to correct evils of 1T 458
conforming to health principles, may be followed CG 414
contrary to Bible principles, fashion prescribes many MH 290
devices used in, ruled by Satan to ruin people MH 291
distinction needed between Christian and worldling in 4T 633
do not be led by inclination and CD 161
do not change, merely to be like world MYP 350; 2SM 476
do not copy worldlings in spending money for 2SM 192
errors in, many 2SM 473
ever-changing, Satan instigated MH 291
rich people seek to outdo one another in conforming to Ed 246
fascinating power of CG 432-6
following of, that is wrong 2SM 472
foolish, do not try to follow all CG 415
girls enticed into dishonesty and shame to keep up with MH 290
God’s people should be distinct and separate in relation to 7BC 941
health sacrificed for sake of MH 290
health-destroying, body enfeebled by 3T 63
homes deprived of comforts in order to keep up with MH 290
if world should introduce a proper, it is not wrong to accept it 1T 458-9
imitating the opposite sex, objectionable 2SM 477-8; 1T 421, 457-60
inappropriate and ridiculous, adopted because fashionable 4T 635
inappropriate for self-respecting woman, many MH 290
injurious to physical and moral health, Satan constantly devising new 4T 634
latest, results of trying to follow CD 258
many, declared immodest when not in fashion MH 290
many and varied 4T 639
modern, warnings re 2SG 228; 1T 189
new, Satan constantly devises 4T 634
parents should not teach children to seek after 6T 451
people driven to embezzlement and bankruptcy to keep up with MH 290
seeking after, creates envy, jealousy, and evil surmising 6T 451
should be modest, convenient, and healthful 1T 458-9
that Friends adopted 2SM 473
that God pronounces an abomination 1T 457
truth of gospel should be expressed by 6T 96
varied, displayed in popular churches on Sunday 4T 642-3
wearer’s character judged by his CG 413; Ed 248; MYP 353; 4T 643
with one or two light skirts buttoned: onto waist 1T 461
suspended by straps 1T 461
women who talk of 3T 565
women’s reversal of God’s order for 1T 459
world’s, SDA are to be separate from LS 350
world’s standard of, do not eagerly seek to conform to MYP 355
inclination to follow 4T 582
worldly, not criterion for SDA CG 433-5
16. Miscellaneous
abundant, feet and limbs need MH 293
airing of, needed frequently 4aSG 140; 2SM 460
artificial, in beginning man did not wear PP 45; 3SG 34; SR 21
as subject of conversation 1T 505
be Christian in EW 109; MYP 346
bears directly on spiritual advancement CD 57; SD 172
body’s emanations defile CG 107
carefulness in, important 2T 610
change in, after conversion AH 22
evidence that one has accepted truth CH 102; GC 461-2
change of, needed from time to time CG 107; MH 276
character and, relationship between MYP 349
cheapest and most common, many people have barely enough money for CS 301
colors in: fantastic taste re CG 420
gaudy, forbidden MH 287
good taste should be shown in CG 420; 1T 522
modesty should be shown in CG 420
select becoming MH 288
uniformity desired in CG 420; 2SM 473
colporteurs should be neat but not foppish in 4T 391
custom of rending, at death of friends 5BC 1105
departure from Bible simplicity in, warning against Ev 270
Dorcas provided, for the needy AA 131-2
economy needed in MYP 313-5; 4T 299
by use of good material carefully made MYP 314
for advancement of God’s cause MYP 346; 4T 645-6
Sabbathkeepers should study 1T 252
education and, relation between Ed 246-9
effects of true conversion upon GC 461-2
extra, may be needed for protection against chilly evening air 2T 527-8
faithful adherence to right principles in, Christian’s duty to God Ev 261
family needs to counsel together re CG 425
flowers teach lessons re 3T 375
for welfare work, EGW’s experience in providing WM 328-9
for work, should not look like scarecrow 1T 464
free of cost, persons able to work should not expect MH 177
God bids His people to wear richest, upon soul 4T 643
God knows man’s need of MB 95
God’s estimate of human soul not based upon his CS 301; 3T 154
God’s gift CS 65
God’s people should show marked difference in, from that of world 2SG 228; 1T 189
greater uniformity in, God would be pleased by 2SM 473, 475
handsome, attracts people 1T 12
harmonizes with God’s word when heart is right ML 265
have conscientious scruples re MYP 345-6
hoops in See Hoop
improvements can be made in 2SM 478
in last days 2SG 228
index to: mind MYP 346-7
influence of MYP 353
sermon preached by 4T 641
is purchase of Christ’s blood Ed 139
Israel required to wash, before hearing law proclaimed at Mt. Sinai CH 102; MH 279; PP 304; 2T 611
before worshiping God SR 138
Israel’s: blue ribbon distinguished 1BC 1114; 2SM 473
did not wax old during wilderness wandering PP 429; 4aSG 41
instructions given re 1BC 1114; 1T 524
keep your mind on God rather than on SD 89
lack of, multitudes suffering from 2SM 216; 9T 47
less expensive, preferable to insufficient wholesome food CH 156
made of skins, for Adam and Eve by God PP 61; 3SG 46; SR 46
making of, what is real economy in CS 301
man is indebted to God for CS 17; SD 17
manifest noble independence and moral courage to be right in 1T 458
material for, should be free of large plaids and figures 4T 640
minister’s wife’s See Wife
missionary seamstresses should teach people how to make and mend WM 75
money spent for, must be accounted for TM 398
moth-eaten ML 269
mother should not permit, to divert her from training child properly FE 139
mother should teach daughter how to cut out CG 351
mother should wear modest, clean, and neat CH 102; CSW 20-1
mother’s duty re AH 253-4; 3T 562
no device in, should attract attention to wearer MH 287
should be designed to excite admiration MH 287
no use in telling you that you must not wear this or that in SD 292
of light, Adam and Eve originally wore 3SG 34; SR 21, 38
lost by Adam and Eve when they sinned 1BC 1084; 3SG 43; SR 37
people in need of, Christian’s duty to AH 382; DA 350; ML 241; WM 183
persons who harp on subject of, but are careless of their own apparel 2SM 474
plain living indispensable to high thinking re Ed 248
poor people should be taught how to make and mend 9T 36-7
pregnant woman’s, demands attention 2T 382
pretty, thought much of 2SG 11
principles of, parents need to be acquainted with Ed 276
that should guide women 1T 424-5
property given by God should not be extravagantly expended for 4T 477
propriety in, reveal Ev 672
purchase of: buy good material in CS 301
economy needed in CG 421; WM 267
what is real economy in CS 301
what to remember in MYP 313-4; 2T 127
youth should be instructed in Ed 239
reveals what is most treasured by wearer 5T 188
right principles re, education is incomplete that does not teach Ed 246
sackcloth, heart cannot be made purer or holier by wearing of AH 379
Salome’s, at Herod’s birthday feast Te 50
san. workers’, not so important as their deportment CH 292
should be modest and neat CH 292
self-denial in, needed to provide fund for helping the poor 4T 511
part of Christian’s duty 3T 366
SDA should be marked as peculiar in 1T 275
SDA should not bind themselves up with world in LS 350-1
SDA should not make themselves gazingstocks by MYP 350; 2SM 476; 1T 458
SDA woman should pursue even and independent course in 1T 425
shows what occupies mind and affections MYP 355
slaves of appetite rob children of CD 423
special mark upon SDA, not required 1BC 1114; 2SM 473
spiritual, needed for heaven CG 417-8
righteousness of saints as CG 417-8
study of, consider needs of every part of body in MH 293
waste of time in 1T 134
subject of: carried to extremes 2SM 477
fashions invented by Satan to engross women’s minds with 4T 629
how to deal with Ev 272-3
how to present, to others Ev 272
not a trivial matter to be passed off with jest 4T 641
people robbed of spirituality by 4T 629
serious reflection and much prayer demanded by 4T 641
teachers should be neat in CT 65
teachers should exert reformatory influence in CT 294
tells for Christ or for world CG 420; 4T 641
thoughts and intents of heart are revealed by 7BC 941
thoughts of, scale of angel weighs your 1T 124
unbelieving world will soon have something to think of besides 1T 268
uniformity in, not required of God’s people TM 130-1
EGW sought to establish, among women 4T 637
wash, often MH 276; 4aSG 140; 2SM 460
waste matter from skin’s pores is absorbed by MH 276
Wesley (John) on GC 385-6
what to think of when making your own CS 301
will be right if heart is right 2SG 257; 1T 158
woman not extravagant in, who had pride of appearance 3T 335
women can economize by: making their own 4T 642
washing and ironing their own 4T 642
women’s, distinction should be made between men’s and 2SM 477-8; 1T 421, 457-60
worn by others: all have enough to do without criticizing 1T 426
criticism of 2SM 319
do not pick flaws in CG 429
persons who gossip about 2SG 287; 1T 145
persons who watch 2SG 287; 1T 145
religion of some poor souls is to watch 1T 145
young women need to be rightly instructed re FE 75
young women should learn how to cut, make, and mend their FE 74
youth should be educated to simplicity, plainness, and neatness in TM 180
youth should devote less time to 2T 144
youth should learn to select their Ed 239
youth’s duty re 3T 375-6
See also American costume; Garment; Reform dress
Supplement
culture not shown by unnecessary 1MCP 289:2
display in, no true satisfaction in; modesty in OHC 273:2
economy in purchasing RC 266:5
evidence from, that some are not in Christ TM 119:1
expensive, influence not from; meek and quiet spirit 3SM 249:0
knowledge about, important to regulate health OHC 69:5
lesson from, about character development TMK 157:2
outward,
caring for inward adorning as carefully as TMK 295:3
charms that consist only in, are shallow TMK 312:2
plain and neat, OHC 272:4
without extravagance 3SM 245:3
Sabbath, preparation of, to be completed before Sabbath TMK 147:2
simple, modest, healthful, appropriate LDE 89
simplicity in, makes sensible woman appear best OHC 273:2
specifying what, are wrong to wear would not help TDG 139:3
thinking of richly adorned, instead of praising God TDG 86:2
See also Adornment; Appearance; Display; Dress; Fashions; Garments (spiritual applications)