The Ellen G. White 1888 Materials: Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

and that His higher care for them shows the higher
regard He has for man formed after the divine
similitude. "If God so clothe the grass of the field,
which today is and tomorrow is cast into the oven,
shall He not much more clothe you, O ye of little
faith?" [Matt. 6:30]. Man has not been forgotten of
God. In the volume of His book the page given to
man contains his whole history, even to the
numbering of the hairs of his head.
Many truths necessary to be known are hidden
like precious ore in mines which must be diligently
and perseveringly worked in order for the precious
treasure to be discovered. Truths essential for us to
know lie too deeply buried to be discovered by
unaided human reason. God speaks to our senses in
His created works. "The heavens declare the glory
of God; and the firmament showeth His
handywork" [Ps. 19:1]. The soul enlightened by
inspiration can see the greatness and power of God
in His created works.
The Lord Jesus awakens an interest in man by
encouraging him to draw nigh and become