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Mary, the mother of Jesus, at the crucifixion 176, 177, 180
Means, withheld from God’s cause 49, 50 See also Money
Mediator, none, after Jesus leaves most holy place 280
     during plagues 71
Meetings, see Conference meetings; Social meetings
Melanchthon, association with Luther 224, 225
     called of God 222
     character of 224
Mesmerism, E. G. White tempted to regard visions as 22
     evil source of 21
     folly of regarding visions as 23
     resisted by faith 21
     used by Satan to deceive 44, 59, 87
Methodist church, E. G. White and father’s family turned out of 13
Midnight cry, “Behold the Bridegroom cometh” 238, 242, 248, 249
     corresponds to loud cry of third angel 277
     represented by bright light 14, 238
     time of 42, 43
Millennium, condition of earth during 289
     cleansing of earth at end of 52
     descent of Jesus and saints at close of 53
     executive judgment at close of 52
     investigative judgment continued during 53
     saints during 51
     Satan during 290
Miller William, antitype of John the Baptist 230
     called by God to ministry 229-232
     in discouragement and darkness 257
     persecution of 234
     preaching of 233
     protected by angels 234
     second course of lectures of 11
     study of prophecies by 229, 231
     will come forth in first resurrection 258
     See also Dreams
Ministers, choice of, in apostles’ days 100, 101
     dangerous 62, 68
     families of 97
     in 1843  232, 233, 234
     popular 228, 273
     qualifications of 101, 102, 103
     Satan’s efforts to discourage 267
     setting apart of 101
     to be acknowledged by the church 97-100
     to counsel regarding new points of truth 61, 62
     to enter new fields 103, 104
     work of false, against Sabbath 68, 69
     See also Workers; Teachers; False teachers
Miracles, in closing work 278
     of disciples 192, 197
     of Jesus 171
     of Jesus, explanation of by modern magicians 59
     power to work, given to disciples 189
     refusal of Jesus to perform 171, 173, 174, 176
     wrought by Paul 202, 203
     See also Satan
Money, love of 266
     plans of Satan to control use of 266-269
     See also Means
    
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Moons, view of planet having seven 40
Moses, a mediator 162
     at Sinai 15
     at transfiguration 162
     breaking tables of the law 163
     sin of 162, 163
Most holy place, see Jesus; Sanctuary
Mount of Olives, parting at descent of Jesus 17, 51, 53, 291
Mount Zion, saints going to 18
Mountains, shaking of, at second advent 34
Music, of angels 39, 66, 126, 151
     of redeemed 17, 288, 289
“My blood, Father, My blood, My blood” 38
Mysterious knocking, see Spiritualism
Mystery of iniquity, attacks of, on law of God 215
     development of 216
     power of, over conscience 214
     Satan the originator of 213

Napoleon in army that surrounds New Jerusalem 293
Nations, anger of 36, 41
     in time of trouble 85
Nature, convulsions of, at second advent 34
New Earth, description of 18
     first appearance of 54
New fields, how to enter 103, 104
New Jerusalem, Brethren Fitch and Stockman seen in 17
     descent of, at end of thousand years 18, 41, 291
     description of 17, 288, 289
     effort of Satan to conquer 53, 293
     entrance of 144,000 into 19, 35, 288
     music in 288
     rests on a clean place on earth 52
     throne in 289
     vision of temple in 32
New light, ministers to counsel before presenting 61
     to be revealed 124
Noah, last days compared to time of 284

Obedience, a means to purification 71
     effect of 40
Offerings, all to give 95
     houses and lands to be sold as 57
     made possible through self-denial 121, 122
     necessary to salvation 50, 51
     object of, to spread truth 57
     Satan’s effort to prevent 266-268
     to be made before time of trouble 56, 57
     to be preceded by understanding of need 93
     unwise 93, 94
One hundred forty-four thousand (144,000), composed of living saints 15
     entering heavenly temple, 19
     garments of 17
     inscription on foreheads of 15
     names engraved in tables of stone 19
     oil sea of glass 16
     privileged to visit other worlds 40
     reunion with resurrected friends 16
     triumph of 37

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Open and shut door, explanation of, footnote 45
     vision of 42, 43, 250
Opposition, how to meet 102, 104
Order, in heaven 39
     See also Organization
Ordinance of humility 15, 116
     instruction to be given relative to 117
Ordinance of Lord’s supper 101
     to be held frequently 116
     memorial of crucifixion 217
Organization, consistent with unity 97
     “gospel order” to be studied 100
Orion, voice of God comes through 41
     See also Heavens
Overcoming, a daily work 105
     by word of testimony 114, 115
     Christ our example in 189
     whole armor necessary to 273

Paine, Thomas, represented as being in heaven 88-91, 264
     writings of, dictated by Satan 90, 265
Passover, the last 165, 166
Path, of Advent people to heavenly city 14, 88, 89
     unbelieving falling from 15
Paul, see Saul
Persecution, awakened by straight truth 274
     by Saul 199
     for reading the Bible 244
     in time of Reformation 225, 226
     in time of trouble 33, 282
     of Christians by heathen 210
     of Christians by the fallen church 211, 212, 275
     of disciples 194, 196
     of disciples foretold 189, 190
     of early Christians by Satan 222
     swords raised to kill saints break 15, 34, 285
Peter, association with John 224, 225
     defending Jesus with sword 168
     denial of 169, 193
     expressed loyalty to Jesus 160
     impetuosity of 224
     imprisonment of 193, 194
     power and preaching of 192-197
     repentance of 169, 170
     sleeping in the garden 167
Piety, in ministers 103
     standard of, too low 47
Pilate, convictions of, regarding Jesus 173
     fear of, after resurrection 185
     grants requests of disciples for body 180
     power of Satan over 174
     sets guard over the sepulcher 181
     wife’s dream 173
Plagues, come on wicked 120, 121, 124, 282, 289
     deceptions unveiled during 92, 266, 282
     “no Mediator” during 71, 281
     preparation to stand in 71, 261
     seven last 36, 44, 52, 276
     when poured out 64, 85, 280
Plan of salvation, angels offering their lives 127, 150, 152
     cost of 170
     Jesus converses with Father regarding 126, 149
     Satan’s effort to destroy 169, 178
     would have been laid for two persons 159
Planets, view of 40
Platform, a firm 250, 258-259

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Pope, Bible withheld from the people by 214
     exaltation of 213, 214
     fears work of Luther 225
     rejection of, by Luther 223
     Sabbath commandment, changed by 33, 65
Portland, Maine, first vision at 20
Pot of manna in ark 32
Powers of earth, shaking of 41
Powers of heaven and earth, definition of 41
     shaken by God’s voice 34, 41, 272, 285
Praise, effect of, in heaven 39
     of angels 127, 151
     reason for 110
Prayer, answers to 120
     Christ offering incense with 32, 252, 256
     for the sick 37
     in time of trial 46
     long and lifeless 115
     need of 73
     neglect of 72
     of Jesus 167, 168, 176
     of Mrs. R. G. White, that another be chosen as prophet 20
     to be kept from exaltation 21
     unfulfilled duties presented at time of 11
     of Paul and Silas in prison 204
     of people in shaking time 269-272
     of saints before God’s throne 54
     prevailing 73
     public, duty of, presented to E. G. White 11, 12
     to be sent within the veil 72
     using God’s name in 70, 122
     visions given at time of 13, 21, 32, 33, 37
Present truth, importance of knowledge of 87, 88
     present need of 63
Pride 120
Priests, anger of, against Paul 206
     bribed, false accusers 197
     soldiers to secrecy 183
     conspiracy of, against Jesus 166
     conversion of some 197
     fear of people 196
     hatred of, toward Jesus 169, 172
     opposition of, against Luther 223
     surprised at work of disciples 192-194
Probation, decree at close of 48
     “the time of their salvation is past,” expression explained in footnote 45
Property, when to sell 57, 95
Prophecies, see Bible
Punishment, eternal, doctrine of, satanic 219, 220
Punishment of the wicked, at end of world 289, 294
     eternal death 218, 219
     utter destruction 221

Rainbow, at second advent 15
Rapping delusion, see Spirit manifestations
Redeemed, descent of, to earth 17
     entrance of, into city 17
     robes of 17
Reformation, false 45, 261
     the great 222
     See also Luther; Melanchthon
Relatives, unbelieving, power of over believing 271, 278
Remnant, bound in bundles by the truth 88, 89, 263
     God’s work for 70
     Jesus’ intercession for 38
     overcome by blood of Lamb and word of testimony 114

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     preparation of, for day of Lord 66, 119
     reward of 66
     reward of faithful 66
     sympathy of angels for 247
     with Jesus in most holy place 255
     See also Adventists; Sabbathkeepers
Resurrection, baptism a memorial of 217
     change of Sabbath based on 216
     of Jesus 151, 181-186, 208
     of Lazarus 166
     of Moses 164
     of Sabbathkeepers 285
     of saints 16, 35, 273, 287
     of wicked 52, 53, 292
     special, at resurrection of Christ 184, 189, 208
     the second 276, 292
Revelation, book of, see Bible
Review and Herald, irregular publication of 96
Reward of the faithful 66, 288
Robes, see Garments
Rochester knockings, see Spirit manifestations
Rock, smitten by Moses 163
Rocky Hill, Conn., vision at 36

Sabbath, a wall between believers and unbelievers 33, 68, 85
     as a test 42, 43, 254
     binding claims of 33, 65, 255
     blessing on those who keep 34
     breakers of 37, 65, 69
     change of, announced by Satan 87
          based on resurrection of Christ 216, 217
     changed by pope 33, 65
     glory of, on tables of law 32, 33, 255
     importance of, since 1844  42, 254
     keepers of, in all ages 216
     memorial of creation 217
     opposition to 68, 69
     proclamation of, stirs up enmity 33
     Satan’s attack on 216
     to be proclaimed more fully 33, 85
     See also Commandments; Law of God
Sabbathkeepers, special dangers of 266, 267
     See also Adventists; Remnant
Sacrifice, necessary to salvation 50, 66, 67
     of harmful indulgences 122
Saints, ascension to New Jerusalem, 287, 288
     protection of, in time of trouble 43, 56, 283
     reward of 288
     seen before God’s throne 54, 55
Sanctuary, earthly, character of ministers of 103, 253
     close of work in 260
     furniture in 250, 251, 253
     to explain heavenly 253
     veil of, rent 177, 209
Sanctuary, heavenly, cleansing of 213, 250, 253
     final work in most holy place 280
     Jesus in 36, 42, 71, 253, 280
     the Father in most holy place 55
     vision of 32, 33
Sanctuary truth, mistaken view of in 1844  253
     study of after disappointment 63, 256
Satan, accuser of the brethren 268, 275
     activity of 63
     an agent in church trials 121
     as angel of light 88, 145, 263
     as conductor of train, representing Spiritualism 88
     attempts to take city of God 53

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     attitude of, toward Bible 91, 92
     bringing fire from heaven 59, 87
     counsel of, with fallen angels 178, 183, 191
     deceptions of, in closing work 56, 88, 261, 266
          in Eden 147
          revealed during plagues 92, 266
     defeat of, in life of Christ 175, 182
     description of 145, 152, 153
     dispute of, about body of Moses 164
     efforts of, against believers 44
     to control minds of men 210, 246
     to corrupt religion by introducing heathen ideas 211
     fall of 145
     how he ensnares souls 105
     influence of, through nominal Christians 227, 228
     instigator in persecution 222, 226
     joy of, in apostasy of Christians 211, 246, 247
          in persecuting Christians 210
     originator of disease and death 184
     personating God 56, 92
     plan of, to destroy Jesus 158
          to destroy Paul 203
          to destroy saints 283
     power of, over churches 273
          limited 146
     punishment of 52, 158, 178, 281, 290, 291, 294, 295
     repentance of 146
     satisfaction of, in deceiving people 221
     spirit of, breathed upon rejecters of light 56
     teaching errors regarding God’s character 219, 220, 226
     temptations of, in last days 46
     triumph of, over Moses 164
     work of, in crucifixion 176
     See also Angels, fallen; Law of God; Mystery of iniquity;
          Sabbath; Serpent; Spirit manifestations; Spiritualism
Saul, consenting to Stephen’s death 199
     conversion of 201
     journey to Damascus 200
     liberated 204, 205
     Paul and Silas imprisoned 204
     persecuted by Jews 202, 203
     preaching and miracles of 203, 204, 206, 207
     sea journey of 207
     sent to Gentiles 206
     stoned by Jews 203
     talents of 199, 206
     trial of 207
     visit to Jerusalem 206
Sea of glass, journey of saints to 16
     outside the city 17
Seal of God 38, 48, 58, 67
     by third angel 89
     preparation to receive 71
     referred to 38, 43, 44, 48, 50
     sealing work, close of 58, 279
Second advent, a cloud, the sign of 15
     angels at time of 15, 110,  286
     appearance of Jesus at 16, 76, 286
     belief in by E. G. White 11
     convulsions of nature at time of 34, 285
     events surrounding 110, 273
     fanaticism regarding time of 22

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     foretold by angels 191
     heavens departing as a scroll 287
     Jesus on white cloud 35, 286
     joyful expectation of, by friends of Jesus 235, 260
     looking for, in 1844  249
     mistake in time of 235, 250
     nearness of 58, 119
     opening of sky 34, 41
     preparation for 111-114
     rainbow over cloud 15
     setting time for 75, 232, 233, 239
     time of, revealed by God’s voice 15, 34, 285
     witnessed by those who pierced Him 178, 179
Second angel’s message, preaching of 237-240
     prophecy of 235
     rejection of 188
     repeated in time of loud cry 277
     response to call, “Come out of her” 242
Sepulcher, women at 186
Serpent in Eden 125, 148
Shaking, God’s people protected in time of 271
     of God’s people 50, 269, 270
     See also Powers of heaven
Shepherds, see Ministers; Teachers
Shut door, see Open and shut door
Sign, mysterious and deceptive 45, 60
     of coming of Christ 41
     of Son of man 15, 35, 286
Silas, see Saul
Singing, at ascension of Christ 190, 191
     by angels at second advent 16
Slaves, final freedom of 34, 35, 286
     held by professed Christians 275
     last call given to 278
     sins of, visited on the master 276
     tears of, remembered in heaven 275
Social meeting, all to have part in 114-118
     character of testimonies 116
     no time to be wasted in 115
Soil in new earth 18
Spirit manifestations 87, 262-264
     mysterious knocking in Rochester, N.Y. 43, 44, 86
     rapping delusion 59, 86, 87, 262
     See also Spiritualism
Spirit of God, see Holy Spirit
Spirit of Satan, given to those who reject truth 56
Spiritualism, claim that Thomas Paine is in heaven 89, 90, 91, 263, 264
     denies personality of God 77
     development of, footnote 59, 86
     E. G. White accused of teaching 77
     effect of, on tile mind 101, 102
     represented by train of cars conducted by Satan 263
     the masterpiece of Satan 91, 265
     the power of Satan 59, 86, 261
State of the dead, understanding of, necessary 262
Stephen, Saul the successor of 199
     trial and death of 198
Stockman, Elder, encourages E. G. White 12
     seen in New Jerusalem 17

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Storm, God’s protection in 23
Sutton, Vt., vision at 52

Table, of shewbread, see Sanctuary
     of silver in New Jerusalem 19
Tarrying time, see Eighteen hundred forty-four
Tea and coffee to be given up 122
Teachers, inexperienced and forward 118, 119
     unconsecrated, in 1843  234
     See also Ministers
Temple, heavenly, description of 19
     only 144,000 enter 19
     vision of, in the city 32
     See also Sanctuary
Temptation, Christ our example in 156
     See also Jesus
Tell commandments, view of, in ark 32
Testimonies, in social meetings 114, 116
     unfaithfulness in presenting 76
Testimony of the True Witness causes shaking 270
Texts referred to on card in vision 21-31
Third angel, loud cry of 261, 271, 277
     mission of 118
     sealing work of 89
Third angel’s message, at close of Jesus’ work in holy place 254
     belief in 189
     closing of 279
     explains disappointment of 1844  255
     not to be hung oil time 75
     rejection of, follows rejection of previous light 260
     rejecters of, compared to Jews who rejected Christ 261
Thomas, doubt of 188
Three angels’ messages, likened to three steps 258, 259
Throne, of God, above heavenly temple 32
     Christ pleads before 38
     in New Jerusalem 289
     of saints 290
     vision of 54
Thunder, voice of God like 15, 34, 286
Time, mistake in 235, 250
     not a test since 1844  75
     proclamation of, in 1843  232, 234
     See also End of time, Second  Advent
Time of trouble, Jacob’s, houses and lands in 56, 57
     experience of saints in 37, 272, 284
     persecution in 33, 34, 283
     preparation of heart for 58, 67, 71
     protection of saints in 43, 56, 283
     provision for temporal wants in 56
     swords of wicked broken in 34, 285
     preliminary, before plagues are poured out 85
          Sabbath proclaimed more fully in 33, 85
Tithe, custom of Jews 166
Tobacco to be laid aside 121
“Too late” 281
Topsham, Maine, visions given at 32, 42
Tracts, see Literature
Transfiguration, see Jesus
Translation, of Elijah 162
     of living saints 16, 35, 283, 287

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     of Moses, prevented by his sin 164
Traveling, money unnecessarily spent in 50, 94, 95
     of those not called of God 100
Tree of life, description of 17
     in New Jerusalem 289
     promise to eat of 21
     saints sitting under 17
     to perpetuate immortality 51, 126
Tree, the forbidden, in this earth 51
     in other worlds 40
Trees, kinds of, in new earth 19
Trials, cause of 113
     made bitter by complaining 47
     object of 67
     of E. G. White foretold 20
     of the saints 14, 67
     too much thought of 120
     view of, in New Jerusalem 17
     See also Church trials
Twenty-three hundred days (2300), end of 54, 253
     importance of study of 63

Unbelief, dangers of 259, 260, 261
     of Thomas 188
     represented by disappearance of light 15
Unity, necessary in closing work 97
     Satan’s effort to destroy 267

Victory, how to retain 273
     of saints 271, 272, 286, 290
     over death and the grave 287
     over the beast and image 34
Visions. of Ananias 200, 201
     of John the revelator 230, 231
     of Mrs. E. G. White, falsely reported mesmerism 21, 23
     first 13-17
     on sailboat during storm 23
     promised by God for the last days 78
     regarding unfaithfulness in presenting 77
     struck dumb for resisting the Spirit in 22
     to be told to others 20
     unbelief in 76
     of Saul 200, 206, 207
Voice, of angels 182
     of Jesus 19, 35, 200, 286
     See also God

Water and blood from pierced side of Jesus, significance of 209
     See also Time of trouble
Wedding of Lamb, see Marriage of the Lamb 55
West’s Island, trip to 23
Wicked, at time of second advent 34
     bound in bundles by Satan 88
     destruction of 289, 294
     enraged at the truth 33, 272
     fall of, before the righteous 273
     feelings of, when lost 76
     in the church 274
     no mercy for 281
     persecution by 34
     plagues fall on 120, 121, 124, 282, 289
     resurrection of 52, 53, 292
Winds, holding of 38
Wings, of angels 32, 39
     of God’s chariot 35
     of little children 19
     of prophet 39
     of saints 53
    
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Woods, in new earth 18
Wonders, see Signs
Words, trifling 111
Workers, character of 62, 97, 98
     garments of unfaithful 77
     new believers as 63, 118, 119
     responsibilities of 62
     reward of 61
     self-sent 99, 100
     to be called of God 98
     trials of 63
     work of 61
     See also Church members
World, see Earth
World having seven moons 40
Worldliness, see Covetousness
Worlds, having forbidden tree 40
     inhabitants of 40
     other than the earth 39, 40

1843, see Eighteen hundred forty-three

1844, see Eighteen hundred forty-four

2300, see Twenty-three hundred days

144,000, see One hundred forty-four thousand