Old time religion
 Joh 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the
true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and
in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
 Act 18:25 This man was instructed in the way of the
Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and
taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only
the baptism of John.
 These lessons Christ gave in His teaching, showing
that the ritual service was passing away, and possessed
no virtue. "The hour cometh," He said, "and now is,
when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in
spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to
worship Him. God is a Spirit; and they that worship
Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth." True
circumcision is the worship of Christ in spirit and
truth, not in forms and ceremonies, with hypocritical
pretense. {FE 399.3
 Gal 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall
not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
 Php 3:3 For we are the circumcision, which worship
God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have
no confidence in the flesh.
 Gen 22:5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with
the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again
to you.
 Gen 22:6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his
son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said,
Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a
burnt offering?
 Gen 22:8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt
offering: so they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:9 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an
altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar
upon the wood.
 Gen 22:10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.
 Gen 22:11 And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham,
Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
 Gen 22:12 And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto
him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine
only son from me.
 Gen 22:5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and
the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.
 Gen 22:6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it
upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and
they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said,
Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a
burnt offering?
 Gen 22:8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt
offering: so they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:9 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an
altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar
upon the wood.
 Gen 22:10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.
 Gen 22:11 And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham,
Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
 Gen 22:12 And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto
him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine
only son from me.
 Gen 22:5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and
the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.
 Gen 22:6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his
son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My
father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire
and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?
 Gen 22:8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt
offering: so they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:9 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an
altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar
upon the wood.
 Gen 22:10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.
 Gen 22:11 And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham,
Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
 Gen 22:12 And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto
him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine
only son from me.
 Gen 22:5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and
the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.
 Gen 22:6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his
son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said,
Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a
burnt offering?
 Gen 22:8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb
for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:9 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an
altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar
upon the wood.
 Gen 22:10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.
 Gen 22:11 And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham,
Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
 Gen 22:12 And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto
him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine
only son from me.
 Gen 22:5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and
the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.
 Gen 22:6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his
son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said,
Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a
burnt offering?
 Gen 22:8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt
offering: so they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:9 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and
Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound
Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood.
 Gen 22:10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.
 Gen 22:11 And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham,
Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
 Gen 22:12 And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto
him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine
only son from me.
 Gen 22:5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and
the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.
 Gen 22:6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his
son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said,
Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a
burnt offering?
 Gen 22:8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt
offering: so they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:9 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an
altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar
upon the wood.
 Gen 22:10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife
to slay his son.
 Gen 22:11 And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham,
Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
 Gen 22:12 And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto
him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine
only son from me.
 Gen 22:5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and
the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.
 Gen 22:6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his
son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said,
Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a
burnt offering?
 Gen 22:8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt
offering: so they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:9 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an
altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar
upon the wood.
 Gen 22:10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.
 Gen 22:11 And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven,
and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
 Gen 22:12 And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto
him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine
only son from me.
 Gen 22:5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and
the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.
 Gen 22:6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his
son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said,
Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a
burnt offering?
 Gen 22:8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt
offering: so they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:9 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an
altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar
upon the wood.
 Gen 22:10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.
 Gen 22:11 And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham,
Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
 Gen 22:12 And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do
thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing
thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.
 Gen 22:5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and
the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.
 Gen 22:6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his
son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said,
Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a
burnt offering?
 Gen 22:8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt
offering: so they went both of them together.
 Gen 22:9 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an
altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar
upon the wood.
 Gen 22:10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.
 Gen 22:11 And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham,
Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
 Gen 22:12 And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto
him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine
only son from me.
Worship in song
 Singing, as a part of religious service, is as much an act
of worship as is prayer.--PP 594 (1890).


Music Is Made a Snare
The things you have described as taking place in Indiana, [THESE COMMENTS
WERE MADE IN CONNECTION WITH THE "HOLY FLESH" MOVEMENT AT THE
INDIANA CAMP MEETING OF 1900. FOR FURTHER DETAILS, SEE SELECTED
MESSAGES, BOOK 2, PP. 31-39.] the Lord has shown me would take place just before the
close of probation. Every uncouth thing will be demonstrated. There will be shouting,
with drums, music, and dancing. The senses of rational beings will become so confused
that they cannot be trusted to make right decisions. . . . {LDE 159.1}

A bedlam of noise shocks the senses and perverts that which if conducted aright
might be a blessing. The powers of satanic agencies blend with the din and noise to have
a carnival, and this is termed the Holy Spirit's working. . . . Those things which have been
in the past will be in the future. Satan will make music a snare by the way in which it is
conducted.--2SM 36, 38 (1900). {LDE 159.2}

Let us give no place to strange exercisings, which really take the mind away from the
deep movings of the Holy Spirit. God's work is ever characterized by calmness and
dignity.--2SM 42 (1908)
 The use of musical instruments to create a bedlam of
noise, shocks the senses and perverts the worship.-The Holy Spirit never reveals itself in such methods, in
such a bedlam of noise. This is an invention of Satan to
cover up his ingenious methods for making of none
effect the pure, sincere, elevating, ennobling,
sanctifying truth for this time. Better never have the
worship of God blended with music than to use
musical instruments to do the work which last January
was represented to me would be brought into our
camp meetings.
 Worship music should be cheerful, yet solemn.--
Those who make singing a part of divine worship
should select hymns with music appropriate to the
occasion, not funeral notes, but cheerful, yet solemn
melodies. The voice can and should be modulated,
softened, and subdued.--ST June 22, 1882. {PaM 178.2}
 Music, when not abused, is a great blessing; but when
put to a wrong use, it is a terrible curse. It excites, but
does not impart that strength and courage which the
Christian can find only at the throne of grace while
humbly making known his wants and, with strong
cries and tears, pleading for heavenly strength to be
fortified against the powerful temptations of the evil
one. Satan is leading the young captive. Oh, what can I
say to lead them to break his power of infatuation! He
is a skillful charmer luring them on to perdition. {AH
407.4}
 The low, common pleasure parties, gatherings for eating and
drinking, singing and playing on instruments of music, are
inspired by a spirit that is from beneath. They are an oblation
unto Satan. The exhibitions in the bicycle craze are an offense to
God. His wrath is kindled against those who do such things. For
in these gratifications the mind becomes besotted, even as in
liquor drinking. The door is opened to vulgar associations. The
thoughts, allowed to run in a low channel, soon pervert all the
powers of the being. Like Israel of old, the pleasure
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 lovers eat and drink, and rise up to play. There is mirth and
carousing, hilarity and glee. In all this the youth are following
the example of the ungodly authors of some of the books that are
placed in their hands for study. All these things are having their
effect upon the character. {CT 367.3}
 Song Service Not a Concert.--The presentation before me was
that if Elder _____ would heed the counsel of his brethren, and
not rush on in the way he does in making a great effort to secure
large congregations, he would have more influence for good, and
his work would have a more telling effect. He should cut off from
his meetings everything that has a semblance of theatrical
display; for such outward appearances give no strength to the
message that he bears. When the Lord can co-operate with him,
his work will not need to be done in so expensive a manner. He
will not need then to go to so much expense in advertising his
meetings. He will not place so much dependence on the musical
program. This part of his services is conducted more after the
order of a concert in a theater, than a song service in a religious
meeting. --Letter 49, 1902. {Ev 501.1}
Is music wrong?
 Let the talent of singing be brought into the work. The use
of musical instruments is not at all objectionable. These
were used in religious services in ancient times. The
worshipers praised God upon the harp and cymbal, and
music should have its place in our services. It will add to
the interest. {Ev 150.2}

But hold the attention of the people by presenting
before them the truth as it is in Jesus. Keep before them the
cross of Calvary. What called for the death of Christ? The
transgression of the law. Christ died to give men an
opportunity to become loyal subjects of His kingdom. {Ev
150.3}
 The Theme of Every Song.--The science of salvation is
to be the burden of every sermon, the theme of every
song. Let it be poured forth in every supplication.-Manuscript 107, 1898. {Ev 502.1}
 Avoid Emotionalism.--Still others go to the opposite
extreme, making religious emotions prominent, and
on special occasions manifesting intense zeal. Their
religion seems to be more of the nature of a stimulus
rather than an abiding faith in Christ. {Ev 502.2}
 True ministers know the value of the inward working
of the Holy Spirit upon human hearts. They are
content with simplicity in religious services. Instead of
making much of popular singing, they give their
principal attention to the study of the Word, and
render praise to God from the heart. Above the
outward adorning they regard the inward adorning,
the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit. In their
mouths is found no guile.--Manuscript 21 1891. {Ev
502.3}
 Music can be a great power for good; yet we do not
make the most of this branch of worship. The singing
is generally done from impulse or to meet special
cases, and at other times those who sing are left to
blunder along, and the music loses its proper effect
upon the minds of those present. Music should have
beauty, pathos, and power. Let the voices be lifted in
songs of praise and devotion. Call to your aid, if
practicable, instrumental music, and let the glorious
harmony ascend to God, an acceptable offering. {Ev
505.1}
 Choir and Congregational Singing.--In the meetings
held, let a number be chosen to take part in the song
service. And let the singing be accompanied with
musical instruments skilfully handled. We are not to
oppose the use of instrumental music in our work.
This part of the service is to be carefully conducted; for
it is the praise of God in song. {Ev 507.2}

The singing is not always to be done by a few. As
often as possible, let the entire congregation join.-Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 144. (1909) {Ev 507.3}
 Music has occupied the hours which should have been
devoted to prayer. Music is the idol which many
professed Sabbathkeeping Christians worship. Satan
has no objection to music if he can make that a
channel through which to gain access to the minds of
the youth. {VSS 420.3}
 5. Like All the Nations.--The dissatisfied longing for
worldly power and display, is as difficult to cure now as in
the days of Samuel. Christians seek to build as worldlings
build, to dress as worldlings dress,- to imitate the customs
and practices of those who worship only the god of this
world. The instructions of God's Word, the counsels and
reproofs of His servants, and even warnings sent directly
from His throne, seem powerless to subdue this unworthy
ambition. When the heart is estranged from God, almost
any pretext is sufficient to justify a disregard of His
authority. The promptings of pride and self-love are
gratified at whatever expense to the cause of God (ST July
13, 1882). {2BC 1013.1}
Worship in dress
 All should be taught to be neat, clean, and orderly in
their dress, but not to indulge in that external
adorning which is wholly inappropriate for the
sanctuary. There should be no display of the apparel;
for this encourages irreverence. The attention of the
people is often called to this or that fine article of
dress, and thus thoughts are intruded that should have
no place in the hearts of the worshipers. God is to be
the subject of thought, the object of worship; and
anything that attracts the mind from the solemn,
sacred service is an offense to Him. {CCh 253.1}
Worship in dress
 While superfluous trimming and ornaments are to be avoided, as opposed to our
profession as followers of the meek and lowly Jesus, we would not discourage the exercise
of correct taste, neatness, and order in dress. There are those who are careless of their
apparel, and are always harping on pride in dress. They think it a virtue to be untidy, and
to dress without order or taste. They class decency and neatness with pride, and excuse
themselves for their neglect of apparel, even upon the Sabbath, under pretense of
carrying out that separation from the world which the word of God requires of his
people. If these persons had an engagement to meet a friend honored by the world, and
they wished to be especially favored by him, they would exert themselves to appear in his
presence with the best and neatest apparel they could obtain. Yet when they meet upon
the Sabbath to worship the great God, they think it is of no consequence in what dress
they appear, or what is the condition of their person. In His house, which is as the
audience-chamber of the Most High, where heavenly angels are in attendance, they
assemble with but little respect or reverence. All who meet upon the Sabbath to worship
God, should, if possible, have neat, well-fitting, comely garments to wear in the house of
worship. It is a dishonor to the Sabbath, to God, and to his house, for those who profess
to believe that the Sabbath is the holy of the Lord, and honorable, to wear upon that day
the soiled clothing which they have worn through the labors of the week, if they can
obtain anything more suitable. {CTBH 86.2}
Worship in dress
 Many of our sisters willingly bear the unnecessary
burden of conformity to worldly dress. Attempting to
follow the fashions, their burdens are greatly
increased, yet they willingly bear the yoke, because
they worship the goddess of fashion. {RH, November
17, 1904 par. 7}
Worship in dress
 Especially have I been shown that those who profess
present truth should have a special care to appear
before God to worship him upon the Sabbath, in a
manner showing that we respect the Creator who has
sanctified and placed special honors upon that day. All
who have any regard for the Sabbath should be cleanly
in person, neat and orderly in dress, for they are to
appear before a jealous God, who marks every token of
disrespect.
 I am often pained as I enter the house where God is
worshiped, to see the untidy dress of both men and
women. If the heart and character were indicated by
the outward apparel, then certainly nothing could be
heavenly about them. They have no true idea of the
order, the neatness, and the refined deportment that
God requires of all who come into His presence to
worship Him. What impressions do these things give
to unbelievers and to the youth, who are keen to
discern and to draw their conclusions? {5T 498.2}
 Some will enter the place of worship with their hats
on, in soiled, dirty clothes. Such do not realize that
they are to meet with God and holy angels. There
should be a radical change in this matter all through
our churches. Ministers themselves need to elevate
their ideas, to have finer susceptibilities in regard to it.
It is a feature of the work that has been sadly
neglected. Because of the irreverence in attitude,
dress, and deportment, and lack of a worshipful frame
of mind, God has often turned His face away from
those assembled for His worship. {5T 498.3}
Reverence!!
 True reverence for God is inspired by a sense of His
infinite greatness and a realization of His presence.
With this sense of the Unseen the heart of every child
should be deeply impressed. The hour and place of
prayer and the services of public worship the child
should be taught to regard as sacred because God is
there. And as reverence is manifested in attitude and
demeanor, the feeling that inspires it will be
deepened.—(Education, 242, 243.)
Prayer!!
 Both in public and in private worship, it is our duty to bow
upon our knees before God when we offer our petitions to
him. Jesus, our example, "kneeled down, and prayed." And
of his disciples it is recorded that they, too, "kneeled down,
and prayed." Stephen "kneeled." Paul declared: "I bow my
knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." In
confessing before God the sins of Israel, Ezra knelt. Daniel
"kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and
gave thanks before his God." And the invitation of the
psalmist is: "O come, let us worship and bow down: let us
kneel before the Lord our Maker." {RH, November 30, 1905
par. 16
Prayer!!
 Chapter 6
13 (1 Kings 8:54). Kneel for Prayer in Public Worship.--I have
received letters questioning me in regard to the proper
attitude to be taken by a person offering prayer to the
Sovereign of the universe. Where have our brethren obtained
the idea that they should stand upon their feet when praying
to God? . . . {3BC 1130.9}

[Luke 22:41; Acts 9:40; 7:59, 60; Acts 20:36; 21:5; Ezra 9:5,
6; Psalm 95:6; Ephesians 3:14 quoted.]. . . {3BC 1130.10}

Both in public and private worship it is our duty to bow
down upon our knees before God when we offer our
petitions to Him. This act shows our dependence upon
God. . . . {3BC 1130.11}
 [2 Chronicles 6:1-13 quoted.]. . . {3BC 1130.12}

Is it possible that with all the light that God has
given to His people on the subject of reverence, that
ministers, principals, and teachers in our schools, by
precept and example teach young men to stand erect
in devotion as did the Pharisees? Shall we look upon
this as significant of their self-sufficiency and selfimportance? Are these traits to become conspicuous? .
. . {3BC 1130.13}
 We hope that our brethren will not manifest less reverence
and awe as they approach the only true and living God than
the heathen manifest for their idol deities, or these people
will be our judges in the day of final decision. I would
speak to all who occupy the place of teachers in our
schools. Men and women, do not dishonor God by your
irreverence and pomposity. Do not stand up in your
Phariseeism and offer your prayers to God. Mistrust your
own strength. Depend not in it; but often bow down on
your knees before God, and worship Him. {3BC 1130.14}

And when you assemble to worship God, be sure and
bow your knees before Him. Let this act testify that the
whole soul,
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 body, and spirit are in subjection to the Spirit of truth.
Who have searched the Word closely for examples and
direction in this respect? . . . {3BC 1130.15}

Man must come on bended knee, as a subject of
grace, a suppliant at the footstool of mercy. And as he
receives daily mercies at the hand of God, he is ever to
cherish gratitude in his heart, and give expression to it
in the words of thanksgiving and praise for these
unmerited favors (NL 37, pp. 1-3). {3BC 1131.1}
 THE CHAPTER PRESENTING A GROUPING OF MATERIALS
ON "THE PROPRIETY OF VARYING ATTITUDES IN PRAYER"
SEEMED APPROPRIATE BECAUSE SOME WOULD STRAIN
APPLICATIONS OF THE COUNSEL FOUND IN GOSPEL
WORKERS, PAGES 178, 179, AND SELECTED MESSAGES,
BOOK 2, PAGES 311-316, CALLING UPON SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTISTS TO KNEEL IN PRAYER AS A SIGN OF
REVERENCE AND HUMILITY. WHILE THE INSTRUCTION
CALLS FOR SUPPLICANTS TO KNEEL IN BOTH PUBLIC
WORSHIP AND PRIVATE DEVOTIONS, ELLEN WHITE'S
CLEAR-CUT COUNSEL AND HER EXAMPLE INDICATE THAT
KNEELING IS NOT REQUIRED IN EVERY INSTANCE WHEN
THE HEART AND VOICE ARE LIFTED IN PRAYER. THE
MATERIALS PRESENTED ARE DRAWN FROM A WIDE SPAN
OF ELLEN WHITE'S MINISTRY.-- WHITE TRUSTEES. {3SM
236.3}
 Consider the circumstances of the Jewish nation when the
prophecies of Daniel were given. The Israelites were in captivity,
the Temple had been destroyed, their Temple service suspended.
Their religion had centered in the ceremonies of the sacrificial
system. They had made the outward form all-important, while
they had lost the spirit of true worship. Their services were
corrupted with traditions and practices of heathenism, and in
the performance of the sacrificial rites they did not look beyond
the shadow of the substance. They did not discern Christ, the
True Offering for the sins of man. The Lord wrought to bring the
people into captivity, and to suspend the services in the Temple,
in order that the outward ceremonies might not become the
total of their religion. The principles and practices must be
purged of heathenism, the ritual service ceased, in order that the
heart might be revived. The outward glory was removed, that the
spiritual might be revealed. {UL 161.3}
 Jud 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto
you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to
write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly
contend for the faith which was once delivered unto
the saints.
 (Jer 6:16) Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways,
and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good
way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your
souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.