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Foreword
From a life rich in experience and a heart enlightened by divine reve-
lations, Ellen G. White, as she journeyed along life’s pathway, was ever
ready to lend a helping hand or speak an encouraging word. Every Chris-
tian was to her a son or a daughter of God, with unlimited opportunities
stretching before him, and angels of God by his side to guard and guide
him. From her tireless and inspired pen there flowed a steady stream
of messages of encouragement, counsel, instruction, and enlightenment.
From week to week through the
Youth’s Instructor
she spoke to the youth
of the church, and in the
Review and Herald
addressed its members gener-
ally. Her books preserved the instruction and warning in more permanent
form for all to read. Many benefited by communications addressed to
them personally.
In this volume, with its daily devotional readings, have been assembled
appropriate counsel and instruction drawn from these accumulated E.
G. White writings as kept on file in the office of the Ellen G. White
Publications. Many times the message of the day reflects a freshness of
approach as Ellen White, under the varied circumstances of her experience,
passed on words of cheer and encouragement. In each case, whether drawn
from book, periodical article, or manuscript, the source reference is given.
The volume has been compiled under the direction of the Trustees with
whom Mrs. White left the care of her writings, and in harmony with her
directions to this Board.
It can readily be seen that in an endeavor to hold the reading of each day
to one printed page and at the same time give a well-rounded presentation,
it has been necessary at times to shorten some of the statements selected.
Such omissions are indicated by marks of ellipsis.
That this volume may lead each reader to a deeper appreciation of
what it means to be a child of God, is the sincere wish of the Publishers
and
The Trustees of the Ellen G. WhitePublications.
Washington, D.C.
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