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Hymn 34. Heavenly Music

16/6/2020

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This hymn is one of many that use the crossing of the Jordan as a metaphor for crossing over into the heavenly land.. 

And the Lord said unto Joshua,
This day will I begin to magnify thee in the sight of all Israel,
that they may know that, as I was with Moses,
so I will be with thee.
And thou shalt command the priests
that bear the ark of the covenant, saying,
When ye are come to the brink of the water of Jordan, ...
Joshua 3:7,8

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In some of these songs the inference is that death furnishes the instant of the crossover, but that is not in accordance with the plain words of Scripture. On the other hand, the metaphor can apply to the Second Coming of Christ, when the redeemed cross the barrier between their long pilgrimage on earth to the heavenly Land of Promise. There they can all join in "heavenly music" with the angel choirs.
- reference: 1849 Hymns, for God's Peculiar People, that keep the Commandments of God, and the Faith of Jesus "Hymn  34. Heavenly Music"
- reference: Companion to the Seventh-Day Adventist Hymnal "Hymn 452. What Heavenly Music"
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Hymn 31. Exhortation

16/5/2020

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This rousing battle cry is a very small selection from a hymn written by Charles Wesley in 1749. ​Its title was "The Whole Armour of God", consisting of 16 stanzas. The 1749 hymn is an extended paraphrase of Paul's vivid description of the Christian warfare and the necessary weapons; with reference also to Romans 8:37..

"In all these things we are more than conquerors
through him that loved us."

- reference: 1849 Hymns, for God's Peculiar People, that keep the Commandments of God, and the Faith of Jesus "Hymn  31. Exhortation"
- reference: Companion to the Seventh-Day Adventist Hymnal "Hymn 616. Soldiers of Christ, Arise"
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Hymn 21. The Jubilee Prayer

16/4/2020

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A look at the text of this hymn will show that it was certainly written by an Adventist, probably one of the Millerites; there were not as yet 'Seventh-day' Adventists. This hymn poem of expectation of the second coming of the Lord has been brought forward into successive hymnals of the Seventh-day Adventist Church seven times, from James White's first hymnbook published in 1849 to the current SDA hymnal.
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- reference: 1849 Hymns, for God's Peculiar People, that keep the Commandments of God, and the Faith of Jesus "Hymn  21. The Jubilee Prayer"
- reference: Companion to the Seventh-Day Adventist Hymnal "Hymn 621. Gracious Father, Guard Thy Children"
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Hymn 9. The Better Land

16/3/2020

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William H. Hyde was an early Adventist (later Seventh-Day Adventist) who had been influenced by a group of fanatics. He was very sick with dysentery, and the doctor had given him very little hope of recovery. James White and his friend (later his wife) Ellen Harmon visited Hyde in Maine early in 1845 and persuaded him to leave those who were teaching error and bringing disrepute on the cause. They prayed for his restoration to health, and he was immediately and permanently healed.
Later he saw Ellen Harmon in vision and also read the account of her first vision. ​The following phrases from her vision show how the author received his stimulus from Ellen White's description of the heavenly land.

Stanza 1:
"A glorious light - far above the dark world
- on this path the advent people were travelling -
I saw most glorious houses - to be inhabited by the saints
​- a pure river of water."

Stanza 2:
"A field of tall grass - living green - it waved proudly
​- field full of all kinds of flowers -
mountains, on which grew roses
​- the angels struck a note higher and sung again."

Stanza 3:
"He gave us harps of gold and palms of victory
- they were all clothed with a glorious white mantle -
the gate of the city - the pearly gate - all cried  out, Alleluia
​- the fruit of the tree of life."

Stanza 4:
"King Jesus
- upon His head were many crowns - His eyes were as flames of fire -
in a little while - clean hands and pure hearts
​ - and be at rest."

This hymn was one of Ellen White's favourites, for it reminded her of being used by God to bring visions to His people. She sang it just before her death in 1915.
- reference: 1849 Hymns, for God's Peculiar People, that keep the Commandments of God, and the Faith of Jesus "Hymn  9. The Better Land"
- reference: Companion to the Seventh-Day Adventist Hymnal "Hymn 453. We Have Heard"
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Hymn 3. Heaven

16/2/2020

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Elizabeth Mills was reading a commentary by Bridges on Psalm 119:44: "So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever." Bridges had made the note, "We speak of heaven, but oh, to be there!" These words gave Elizabeth inspiration to write this hymn on the glories of the New Jerusalem.
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Elizabeth Mills, nee King, was born in Stoke Newington, North London, in 1805; and died in Finsbury Place, London, on April 21, 1829, only three weeks after writing the hymn, giving particular poignancy to the third stanza.
- reference: 1849 Hymns, for God's Peculiar People, that keep the Commandments of God, and the Faith of Jesus "Hymn 3. Heaven"
- reference: Companion to the Seventh-Day Adventist Hymnal "Hymn 434. We Speak of The Realms"
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Hymns, for God's Peculiar People, that keep the Commandments of God, and the Faith of Jesus

16/1/2020

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James White published the first hymnal of the Sabbath-Keeping Adventists in 1849. It contains 47 pages of words only for 53 hymns. This book was printed by Richard Oliphant of Oswego, New York. The fledgling group did not acquire its first press until 1952. Originally published in paperback, later copies were bound in brown leather lined with brown paper.
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In the Review and Herald, November 25 1851 issue, appeared the following notice:

"A Hymnbook"
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There are many calls for our little hymnbook,
but the small edition is exhausted, or nearly so.
​We wish, therefore, to publish a larger collection
of hymns applicable to our faith and hope.
​And we now invite all who feel interested in such a work
to forward to our address, appropriate hymns, either original or select.
We want a number of good hymns on the Sabbath.
​If the friends will help,
​we can have a choice hymnbook.

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By the following July 1852
James White had finished the compilation of 139 hymns, titled..
Hymns for Second Advent Believers Who
Observe ​the Sabbath of the Lord.
Often they were hundreds of miles from other Adventists, and because of their different beliefs were criticized, ridiculed, and even persecuted. A deep longing for the coming of Christ and the earth made new characterized a large portion of the hymns they loved to sing.
- reference: Companion to the Seventh-Day Adventist Hymnal "The First Hymnal"
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"To My Father, and Your Father"

31/1/2019

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​Glory to God 👑 dearly beloved of God
 
It has come to the end of reading: the Desire of Ages
This week is the final chapter..
 
87. “To My Father, and Your Father”
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-87.htm 

 
I really enjoyed reading these inspired writings 🐦
This journey with Jesus has truly been an answer to prayer
To be drawn into a closer relationship with Him 💗 and for my love with Him to grow
May this time spent with Him have yielded the likewise for you
Blessings 😇 Lani.
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Go Teach All Nations

24/1/2019

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Hello friends 😊
 
Nearing the end of reading: the Desire of Ages, the chapter for this week is..
86. Go Teach All Nations
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-86.htm 

Prayers for a safe and wonder-filled Sabbath 💗 and a fruitful long weekend also
Blessings, Lani.
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By the Sea Once More

17/1/2019

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Hello Hello!  🎉 ..and welcome to 2019
 
My fellow bookworms [drum roll] we are in the ‘final-stretch’ month of reading: the Desire of Ages
And following is this week’s chapter; our third last chapter..
 
85. By the Sea Once More
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-85.htm 
 
Hoping your festive break was a delight filled one.
And may this year bring much growth in our God 💗
Blessings, Lani.
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"Why Weepest Thou?" ~ The Walk to Emmaus ~ "Peace Be Unto You"

20/12/2018

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Seasons Greetings fellow bookworms!
 
In the spirit of giving, we have 3 chapters this time  💗  #preciousgifts
Being the following 3 chapters from the: Desire of Ages..
 
82. “Why Weepest Thou?”
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-82.htm 

83. The Walk to Emmaus
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-83.htm

84. “Peace Be Unto You”
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-84.htm

 
Wishing you all a most Blessed Christmas!
May His gift be brought into our minds and hearts  🌟
The greatest gift ever given  👑  given just for us!
Blessings, Lani.
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​P.S 📌 the Reading Room will break for 3 weeks  🎀  #qualitytime #family #inthemoment
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"The Lord Is Risen"

13/12/2018

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Bidding a splendid day to all!
 
How divine has been the unfolding of the life of Christ in these pages..
As we read the: Desire of Ages,
The next chapter is..
 
 81. “The Lord is Risen”
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-81.htm 

​ 
Blessings, Lani.
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In Joseph’s Tomb

6/12/2018

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Hello lovelies!
How nice is this change in the weather, compared to the heat of late
Lovin’ the breeze 😊
 
This week’s chapter of: Desire of Ages, is..
 
80. In Joseph’s Tomb
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-80.htm 

 
Blessings, Lani.
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"It Is Finished"

29/11/2018

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Blessed Christ-family 💞
 
This week’s chapter of: Desire of Ages, is..
 
 79. “It Is Finished”
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-79.htm 

​ 
This is the third of the three readings I like to meditate upon early on the Friday of Easter long weekend
💔💖💗💝 and tis still also a blessing to take time to reflect upon them now too
May you likewise take up the blessings in this week’s chapter ..while time affords us
Blessings, Lani.
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Calvary

22/11/2018

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Hello 💔💖💗💝
 
Continuing reading the: Desire of Ages,
This week’s chapter is..
 
 78. Calvary
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-78.htm 

​ 
This chapter is also one of the readings that I do at Easter
..taking time apart from this world to truly reflect on my Saviour’s sacrifice
May you too take time to reflect on the scenes in this week’s chapter 💞
Blessings, Lani.
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In Pilate's Judgment Hall

15/11/2018

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Hello Precious Peoples 😊
 
At easter, I like to separate myself from the world and how it “celebrates” that time of the year; I like to take time, at the rising of the sun, for deep reflection on these closing scenes of my Lord and Master. To meditate upon the great act of love he did for me ..a sinner.
This chapter is one of the readings that I do ..very moving 💔💖💗💝
 
Continuing in the reading of: Desire of Ages,
This week’s chapter is..
 
 77. In Pilate’s Judgement Hall
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-77.htm 

​ 
May you be greatly stirred in His love by the scenes in this week’s chapter 💞
Blessings, Lani.
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Judas

8/11/2018

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Hi Hi!
Hope you are enjoying the nice cool change 🌬 ..to the heat of late
 
The next chapter, continuing in the reading of: the Desire of Ages, is..
 76. Judas
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-76.htm 
 
May me take heed of the lessons in this week’s chapter
📯 1 Corinthians 10:11
Blessings, Lani.
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Before Annas and the Court of Caiaphas

1/11/2018

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Hello my brethren  😇
Continuing reading the Desire of Ages
The next chapter is:
 
75. Before Annas and the Court of Caiaphas
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-75.htm 

The next few chapters do indeed contain precious gems for us to treasure
Take time to peregrinate these troves
👣  Blessings, Lani.
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Gethsemane

25/10/2018

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Good Day! beautiful peeps 😇
 Continuing reading the Desire of Ages
The next chapter is:
 
74. Gethsemane
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-74.htm 
 
A solemn reading ahead in this week’s chapter.
May we enter into these inspired writings with earnest prayer
..as we contemplate the scenes within
💝 Blessings, Lani.
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”Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled”

18/10/2018

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Hello Beautifuls!!!  😊
 
Continuing reading the Desire of Ages
The next chapter is:
 
73. ”Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled”
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-73.htm 
 
Praying that you find comfort within this chapter of these inspired writings 🕊 Blessings, Lani.
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”In Remembrance of Me”

11/10/2018

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Hello Hello!
Hope you are staying warm and dry on this tempestuous and thundering Thursday 🌩

Continuing reading the Desire of Ages
Is the next chapter:
 
72. ”In Remembrance of Me”
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-72.htm 

 
🕊 Blessings, Lani.
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A Servant of Servants

4/10/2018

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Afternoon 😇 and how good it is!

Continuing in reading: the Desire of Ages
The next chapter is:
 
71. A Servant of Servants
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-71.htm 
 
What a master we serve 👣
Blessings, Lani.
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“The Least of These My Brethren”

27/9/2018

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Hello All!
 
A short sweet chapter this week..
Continuing reading: the Desire of Ages
Shall read the following chapter:
 
70. “The Least of These My Brethren”
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-70.htm 
 
🕊 Blessings, Lani.
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On the Mount of Olives

20/9/2018

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Hellloooo 🤗 what blessed beautiful days!

Continuing in reading: the Desire of Ages
This week’s chapter is:
 
69. On the Mount of Olives
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-69.htm 
 
Doesn’t the title of this chapter just call you out into nature?.. 🐤
Find yourself a nice bed of grass..
Lay down your blanket..
Enjoy the breeze 🌬
..and wander in the wordtopia of His Inspired Writings 👣
🕊 Blessings, Lani.
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In the Outer Court

13/9/2018

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Good! Morning!

The sun is shining
The birds are singing
The breeze is blowing
Praise God! delightful days ☺
Pray you are having a wonderful week!

As we are reading: the Desire of Ages
With this week’s chapter being:
 
68. In the Outer Court
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-68.htm 

🕊 Blessings, Lani.
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Woes on the Pharisees

6/9/2018

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Hi Hi lovely peoples ☺
With the interesting reads the last two chapters have been,
this next chapter certainly sounds to be following suit..

Continuing reading: the Desire of Ages
This week’s chapter is:
 
67. Woes on the Pharisees
📖  http://www.ellenwhite.info/books/ellen-g-white-book-desire-of-ages-da-67.htm 

God Be with you this day 👑 always!
Blessings, Lani.
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