During her 70 years of prophetic ministry Ellen White was given numerous divinely inspired messages for individuals and for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. These messages of instruction; reproof; and encouragement nurtured and guided the church during the early decades; and were designed to help lead God's people until the day of ultimate triumph. The present compilation opens with a definition of the church; followed by a call for unity. Succeeding topics include inspiration; the Incarnation; standards; healthful living; education; last-day events; and Ellen White's use of literary assistants. These and other subjects in the volume draw the reader closer to Christ and provide guidance on practical Christian living.