This page was created to establish the place which the book Daniel and the Revelation holds in God’s plan to bring the light of truth to the world. The download of the true 1897 Edition is provided above in the first sentence of this first paragraph. That is because there were many versions provided by the SDA Church, but the one in the link above is the version that Ellen White Endorsed. Below are multiple quotes written by Sister E.G.White which reveal the powerful part that this book was intended to play in God’s plan to communicate light and direct minds to the truths of our time. Here is the first quote:
Manuscript Releases vol. pg. 63.9
The interest in Daniel and the Revelation is to continue as long as probationary time shall last. God used the author of this book as a channel through which to communicate light to direct minds to the truth. Shall we not appreciate this light, which points us to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, our King? {1MR 63.1}
The second and most profound aspect of this quote is that God Himself used the author of this book, Uriah Smith, to communicate the light of truth to the Church and the world. This certainly is a most significant and profound aspect of this quote and it should be given special attention. How often does God Himself pay particular attention to a specific aspect of the work and use any particular individual. God has greatly honored Uriah Smith, but that is not the point. The fact that God Himself entered into the work of using Uriah Smith to communicate light to the world shows how very important and significant the light of this truth and message must be. It is truly a message that all must take very serious and give special attention and appreciation to as Sister White advocates.
The first aspect this quote points out is almost just as profound, being that the interest in this book is to continue as long a probationary time shall last. In other words we are to be giving special attention to this book right now even as the very end of probation materializes before our very own eyes.
The Importance of This Book Quotes
Manuscript Releases vol 19 pg. 192.2.7
The Bible Readings was brought in before the books of great importance—Great Controversy and Daniel and Revelation—which relate to the vital interests before us. Through the special instruction to the canvassing agents, The Great Controversy had little opportunity to be circulated, and the very light which the people needed for that time was nearly eclipsed. 19MR 196.2.7
Truth for Our Time Quotes
Especially should the book Daniel and the Revelation be brought before people as the very book for this time. This book contains the message which all need to read and understand. Translated into many different languages, it will be a power to enlighten the world. This book has had a large sale in Australia and New Zealand. By reading it many souls have come to a knowledge of the truth. I have received many letters expressing appreciation of this book. 1MR 60.5
The Role of This Book for Canvasers
Manuscript Releases vol. 1 pg. 60.5
The canvassing work is one of the Lord’s appointed agencies for extending the knowledge of the truth for this time. Canvassers have an important work to do. The Lord can and will work through them if they will earnestly prepare themselves to do what they can. The effort made to circulate Christ’s Object Lessons is demonstrating what can be done in the canvassing field. To those who are working with this book, I would say, After the immediate necessity is met, do not lose your zeal, feeling that there is no further need for special effort. Sell the book wherever you can, and bring our larger books to the notice of the people. 1MR 60.4