Dates of First Publication Part 2

1892 Steps to Christ, 153 pp. (Fleming H. Revell, subsequently RH, PP, SPA).

  Testimony No. 34 issued initially in bound form, uniform with the reprinted former issues. Reset edition (1948) maintained established paging and embodied enlarged indexes and a statement recounting "the times" of the volume.

1902 Manual for Canvassers, 73 pp. (PP).

Counsels drawn together "under the direction of the author," from the Testimonies and other sources. Replaced by Colporteur Evangelist (1920). Material now in Colporteur Ministry (1953).

1902 Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 7, 308 pp. (PP).

  Testimony No. 35 issued initially in uniform bound form. Reset edition (1948) maintained established paging and embodied enlarged indexes and a statement recounting "the times" of the volume.

1903 Education, 321 pp. (PP). Replacing Christian Education (1893) with an enlarged and well-rounded presentation, written for both Adventists and non-Adventists.

Reset in 1952 to become a C.H.L. volume, but maintaining original paging.

1904 Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 8, 350 pp. (PP).

Testimony No. 36 issued initially in uniform bound form. Reset edition (1948) maintained established paging and embodied enlarged indexes and a statement recounting "the times" of the volume.

1905 The Ministry of Healing, 541 pp. (PP).

A well-rounded general presentation of the principles of healthful living, written for Adventists and non-Adventists, replacing Christian Temperance (1890) and providing a book for trade and subscription distribution. Used for some years to bring financial relief to S.D.A. medical institutions.

Reset in 1953 to become a C.H.L. volume, but maintaining original paging.

To provide a subscription book of more direct appeal to the public, a selection of chapters comprising about three fifths of the book was issued under the title Your Home and Health in 1943.

1909 Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 9, 301 pp. (PP).

Testimony No. 37, issued initially in uniform bound form. Reset edition (1948) maintained established paging and embodied enlarged indexes and a statement recounting "the times" of the volume.

1911 The Acts of the Apostles in the Proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, 602 pages E. G. W. text, 630 pp. overall (PP).

An amplification of the latter part of Spirit of Prophecy, Vol. 3 (1878) and Sketches From the Life of Paul (1883). It replaced these books which were long out of print. The fourth of the Conflict books prepared under Mrs. Whites plan, formed in the late 1880s. There would be five books tracing the Great Controversy story which would serve both Adventists and non-Adventists.

1913 Counsels to Teachers, Parents, and Students Regarding Christian Education, 574 pp. (PP). In 1943, the title was changed to Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students.

The book, Education (1903), written for both Adventists and non-Adventists, sets forth the principles which should govern in the education of the child. This later volume deals in greater detail with the methods which should be employed by S.D.A. parents and teachers in fulfilling their responsibilities as educators. This book draws heavily on counsel of this nature, presented earlier in such volumes as Christian Education (1893) and Special Testimonies on Education (cir. 1897), as well as materials penned especially for it.

1943 Reset edition with amplified preface but without change in pagination.

1915 Gospel Workers, 534 pp. (RH). A revised and enlarged edition of the 1892 Gospel Workers, drawing not only from the sources then available, but enriched with the counsels of the crowning twenty-five years of Mrs. Whites ministry. A reorganization of the 1892 book made possible an elimination of repetitious materials and the dropping out of counsels not relevant to this particular volume. This created space for the fuller, more complete counsels pertinent to those engaged in the gospel ministry.

1915 Life Sketches of Ellen G. White, 254 pages E. G. W. text, 480 pp. overall (PP).

"A narrative" of the experience of E. G. W. to 1881, "as written by herself. With a sketch of her subsequent labors and of her last sickness, compiled from original sources." The autobiographical account, compiled in Mrs. Whites office, drawn heavily from Spiritual Gifts, Vol. 2 (1860), Life Sketches of James and Ellen White (1880, 1888), and the "biographical sketch" in Testimonies, Vol. 1 (1885).

1917 The Story of Prophets and Kings as Illustrated in the Captivity and Restoration of Israel, 733 pp. E. G. W. text, 753 pp. overall (PP).

In preparation at the time of E. G. W.s death. Two final chapters left incomplete by E. G. W. were filled out by her staff subsequent to her death exclusively from "matter from her manuscript file" (LS 136). The fifth of the Conflict books prepared under Mrs. Whites plan, that there would be five books tracing the Great Controversy story which would serve both Adventists and non-Adventists. Several series of periodical articles, dealing with the history of Israel from the reign of King David to the coming of the Messiah, were amplified by E. G. W. This new material was prepared, to provide this volume she had long anticipated and which proved to be her last work. The manufacture of the book ran through 1916 and into early 1917.

Appeared initially under the title, "The Captivity and Restoration of Israel," and soon changed to the present title; but all printings from original plates carried "Captivity and Restoration" running titles.

1959 733 pages E. G. W. text, 752 pp. overall (PP). Reset to provide one format for trade and subscription sale. Reillustrated for subscription sale and included in "Treasures of Life" series. Rewritten foreword.

Posthumous E. G. W. Books

In harmony with the provisions of Mrs. Whites will, calling for the publication of books compiled from her manuscripts, she instructed that her various articles which had appeared in the journals of the church should be reprinted. The Board of Trustees of the White Estatewhich her will created to care for her writingshave issued the following posthumous works:

1920 The Colporteur Evangelist, 112 pp. (PP).

A topically arranged compilation of "instruction to colporteurs" with content drawn from Manual for Canvassers (1902), which it replaced, and other subsequently written matter.

Replaced in 1953 by the amplified Colporteur Ministry.

1922 Christian Experience and Teachings of Ellen G. White, 268 pp. (PP). Its content is a reproduction of portions of current works.

Designed as a volume to introduce the life and teachings of E. G. W. to new converts. Its content is drawn mainly from Life Sketches, Early Writings, and the Testimonies. Two informative appendix chapters are included.

1923 Fundamentals of Christian Education, 576 pp. (SPA).

E. G. W. articles having a bearing on the subject of education, as published in the journals of the church, out-of-print Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene (1890), and Special Testimonies on Education (cir. 1897). Materials dated, chronologically arranged, and used in their entirety.

1923 Counsels on Health, 697 pp. (PP).

Counsels touching vital points of health and the health work drawn from published periodical articles and out-of-print and current pamphlets and books, to make a comprehensive topically arranged volume designed for Adventists.

1923 Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, 544 pp. (PP).

Counsels of lasting service initially published in pamphlets and periodical articles, particularly Special Testimonies to Ministers and Workers, Series "A" (1892-1897), and Special Testimonies, Series "B" (1903-1913).

Initial 1923 printing in Testimony size type page.

Second edition with larger type issued in Conflict size page.

Third edition (1962) issued in convenient Testimony size page, embodies historical foreword and appendix.

1925 Christian Service, 283 pp. (RH).

Instruction drawn from all published sources. Designed as a handbook in home missionary endeavor. Topically arranged. Initial edition pocket size.

Second edition (1947) C.H.L. size. Identical paging.

1928 Principles of True Science, 720 pp. (Washington College Press).

A topically arranged compilation prepared as a teaching aid, recommended by the Department of Education of the General Conference, and compiled by veteran educator M. E. Cady with the concurrence of the White Trustees. Assembled from all available published sources.

1930 Messages to Young People, 502 pp. (SPA).

Assembled largely from E. G. W. articles in the Youths Instructor, with related materials drawn from the Testimonies and other sources.

1932 Medical Ministry, 348 pp. (PP).

From the wide range of counsels in E. G. W. manuscripts to medical personnel and counsels relating to S.D.A. medical work in its broad features, were selected the materials comprising this first posthumous E. G. W. book to consist largely of unpublished materials.

First edition in Conflict size type page. Second edition (1963) in C.H.L. size without change in pagination, but with "Historical Foreword" added.

1933 Life and Teachings of Ellen G. White, 128 pp. (PP). Paper cover.

A very brief presentation drawn largely from Life Sketches, designed for use of evangelists in introducing the work of E. G. W. primarily to prospective members. Not widely used; since its content was available elsewhere, publication was discontinued.

1936 Selections From the Testimonies, Vols. 1-3, 1,916 pp. (combined, SPA). Three volumes containing one third of the articles in the Testimonies for the Church, published in inexpensive form to meet the needs of North America in depression years. Replaced by Testimony Treasures (1949), which see.

1937 The Sanctified Life, 69 pp. (RH). Current edition, 110 pp.

A republication of articles appearing in the Review and Herald in 1881 and in pamphlet form in 1889. The 1956 edition standardizes the page size.

1938 Counsels on Diet and Foods, 511 pp. (RH).

A topically arranged reference book embodying the full range of counsels on the subject drawn from all E. G. W. sources, published and unpublished. A revision and expansion of the teaching aid, "Testimony Studies on Diet and Foods," printed in 1926 at Loma Linda and referred to as the first edition.

Second edition (1938) appeared in Conflict book size pages. Third edition (1946), with type face reduced in size but without change in paging, was published in convenient C.H.L. format.

1938 Counsels on Sabbath School Work, 192 pp. (RH). C.H.L. format.

An amplified, topically arranged presentation embodying most of Testimonies on Sabbath School Work (1900), which it replaced, supplemented with materials drawn from all sources.

1940 Counsels on Stewardship, 372 pp. (RH). C.H.L. format.

A compilation presenting the philosophy and principles of Christian stewardship, drawn from published and unpublished sources.

1943 Your Home and Health. See The Ministry of Healing (1905).

1946 Evangelism, 747 pp. (RH).

Counsels selected from manuscripts, periodical articles, out-of-print books, pamphlets, and current sources relating to the evangelistic promulgation of the gospel message. Second edition without change in pagination is in convenient C.H.L. form.

1946 Counsels to Writers and Editors, 192 pp. (SPA).

An amplification of materials selected for the 1939 Editorial Council, provided for all who employ the written and spoken word in proclaiming the message through the public press, radio, and television. Second edition (1962) in convenient C.H.L. format.

1946 Radiant Religion, 271 pp. (RH).

A devotional book with material drawn from published sources.

1947 The Story of Redemption, 445 pp. (RH). C.H.L. format.

Drawing from earlier E. G. W. presentations of the Great Controversy story (Early Writings and Spirit of Prophecy, Vols. 1, 3, and 4), this volume presents the essential elements in the briefest possible form. An account thrilling in its compact presentation and broad sweep. It is the English basis for many translations.

1949 Story of Jesus. See Christ Our Saviour (1896).

1949 Testimony Treasures, Vols. 1-3, 1,771 pp. (PP). C.H.L. format.

Approximately one third of the content of the Testimonies, presenting the essential counsels for the world field without the repetition of subject matter that was inevitable in the nine-volume Testimonies issued over a fifty-five-year period. The articles arranged in their natural chronological order present the counsels within easy reading compass. Embodies also a few articles of worldwide interest from other sources, such as counsel on attendance at public school on the Sabbath. The standard for overseas editions of the Testimonies. Designed for wider use in simple Testimony reading, especially by new believers.

1949 Temperance, 309 pp. (PP).

The full range of counsels on the subject drawn from all available E. G. W. sources, providing an indispensable handbook. Its second edition is available in C.H.L. form.

1952 Welfare Ministry, 349 pp. (RH). C.H.L. format.

A handbook in neighborhood ministry compiled from all published and unpublished sources. Includes an appendix with the personal experience of E. G. W. in practical neighborhood ministry.

1952 The Adventist Home, 583 pp. (SPA). C.H.L. format.

Issued to fill a need foreseen by E. G. W. Makes available a wide range of E. G. W. counsels, published and unpublished, giving in compact, topically arranged form detailed instruction relating to the home, marriage, and the care and rearing of the family. Companion volume to Child Guidance.

1952 The Remnant Church, 72 pp. (PP). Paper cover.

Draws together in convenient form for wide distribution counsels relative to the church, its vicissitudes, and its triumph, with articles selected from Testimonies to Ministers and other sources. Most of the content appears in larger books.

1952 Highways to Heaven. See Christs Object Lessons (1900).

1952 My Life Today, 377 pp. (RH). Devotional book with Scripture texts.

Practical counsels suitable for daily devotional reading, drawn from sources published and unpublished.

1953 Colporteur Ministry, 176 pp. (PP).

An amplification of Colporteur Evangelist, which it replaced, drawing from published and unpublished sources, to provide a topically arranged comprehensive handbook for literature evangelists and others interested in the distribution of gospel literature.

1954 Child Guidance, 616 pp. (SPA). C.H.L. format.

A companion volume to The Adventist Home, presenting the counsels from published and unpublished sources relating to child care, training, and education. An indispensable handbook for busy parents.

1955 Sons and Daughters of God, 383 pp. (RH). Devotional book with Scripture texts.

The third devotional book. Drawn from all available E. G. W. sources, but largely portions from E. G. W. periodical articles.

1958 Selected Messages, Bk. 1, 448 pp. (RH). C.H.L. format.

The first volume of general testimony counsels to be issued since Vol. 9, in 1909. Comprised of general instruction on many topics which are of perennial interest and importance. Drawn from periodical articles, out-of-print books, and manuscript sources. Total content presents materials not generally available prior to the issuance of this volume.

1958 Selected Messages, Bk. 2, 512 pp. (RH). C.H.L. format.

A companion volume to Bk. 1, from similar sources. Presenting vital counsels in many lines and an appendix reproducing the six E. G. W. articles on health published in 1865.

1958 Love Unlimited, 282 pp. E. G. W. text, 313 pp. overall (PP).

A book combining Steps to Christ and Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing to create a volume for wide "missionary book" distribution. Paged continuously and with combined indexes, but utilizing Index editions with standard paging. The second book (MB) carries Index paging in bracketed footnotes.

1958 The Faith I Live By, 384 pp. (RH). Devotional book with Scripture texts.

The doctrinal teachings of the church, as set forth by E. G. W., was presented in a devotional setting.

1961 Our High Calling, 380 pp. (RH). Devotional book with Scripture texts.

The fifth E. G. W. devotional book. Presenting materials from all available sources, but mainly from messages addressed to young people, selected from manuscripts.

Special Testimonies to Ministers and Workers (Series A, Nos. 1-12). Eleven numbered envelope-size pamphlets issued by the General Conference (1892-1897), making available to ministers many special messages of counsel sent from Australia by E. G. W., mainly to the president of the General Conference. Not identified as "Series A" until after "Series B" was initiated. Largely reprinted in 1923 in Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, as the articles of general interest and permanent significance were reproduced in this permanent form. No. 12, issued cir. 1905, is unrelated to the others and is titled Special Testimonies, Series A, No. 12, "A Message to Our Physicians."

Special Testimonies, Series B: Nineteen pamphlets of varying size, comprising in all more than 750 pages, issued by E. G. W. between 1903 and 1913 to meet special situations of a local or temporary character, as the crisis over pantheistic teachings (Nos. 2 and 7) or S.D.A. youth going to Battle Creek for an education (No. 6) or to come to the aid of an institution as in "An Earnest Appeal for the Boulder Sanitarium" (No. 5) or "The Oakwood School" (No. 12).

Those portions of permanent interest and value have been incorporated in such volumes as Testimonies for the Church, Counsels on Health, Testimonies to Ministers, Counsels on Stewardship, and Selected Messages. Detailed information, if desired, may be secured from the White Estate.

More recent book releases:

1964 That I May Know Him, a Morning Watch book, 371 pp.

1967 In Heavenly Places, a Morning Watch book, 382 pp.

1970 Conflict and Courage, a Morning Watch book, 381 pp.

1973 Gods Amazing Grace, a Morning Watch book, 383 pp.

1975 Faith and Works, 120 pp.

1976 Maranatha, a Morning Watch book, 383 pp.

1977 Mind, Character, and Personality, Vols. 1-2.

1979 This Day with God, a Morning Watch book, 384 pp.

1980 Selected Messages, Bk. 3, 510 pp.

1982 The Upward Look, a Morning Watch book, 384 pp.

1883 The Publishing Ministry, 430 pp.

1985 Reflecting Christ, a Morning Watch book, 382 pp.

1988 Lift Him Up, a Morning Watch book, 382 pp.

1988 The Voice in Speech and Song, 480 pp.

1991 Counsels to the Church, 462 pp.

1981-1990 Manuscript Releases, Vols. 1-20.

1992 Last Day Events, 330 pp.

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"God sets no man to pronounce judgment on His Word, selecting some things as inspired and discrediting others as uninspired. The testimonies have been treated in the same way; but God is not in this."

1 Selected Messages, 23

"If you lose confidence in the Testimonies you will drift away from Bible truth. I have been fearful that many would take a questioning, doubting position, and in my distress for your souls I would warn you. How many will heed the warning? As you now hold the Testimonies, should one be given crossing your track, correcting your errors, would you feel at perfect liberty to accept or reject any part or the whole? That which you will be least inclined to receive is the very part most needed."

5 Testimonies, 98

"It is Satan's plan to weaken the faith of Gods people in the Testimonies. Satan knows how to make his attacks . . The gifts are next questioned; then, of course, they have but little weight, and instruction given through vision is disregarded."

5 Testimonies, 672

"Next follows skepticism in regard to the vital points of our faith, the pillars of our position, then doubt as to the Holy Scriptures, and then the downward march to perdition. When the Testimonies, which were once believed, are doubted and given up, Satan knows the deceived ones will not stop at this; and he redoubles his efforts till he launches them into open rebellion, which becomes incurable and ends in destruction."

4 Testimonies, 211

"One stood by my side and said: God has raised you up and has given you words to speak to the people and to reach hearts as He has given to no other one. He has shaped your testimonies to meet cases that are in need of help. You must be unmoved by scorn, derision, reproach, and censure. In order to be Gods special instrument you should lean to no one, but hang upon Him alone and, like the clinging vine, let your tendrils entwine about Him. He will make you a means through which to communicate His light to the people. You must daily gather strength from God in order to be fortified, that your surroundings may not dim or eclipse the light that He has permitted to shine upon His people through you. It is Satan's special object to prevent this light from coming to the people of God, who so greatly need it amid the perils of these last days. "

2 Testimonies, 607-608

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