Signs of the Times, Book 1 - Ellen G. White

December 11, 1879
Christ's Followers the Light of the World
So far as human sympathy was concerned, Christ was as though alone in
our world. His nearest friends and relatives did not understand him. They
could not understand the nature of the kingdom of which he spoke, nor
comprehend the vastness of that love which embraced humanity.
His knowledge extended, not only to this world, but to the future, unseen
world. He had lived in eternal light in the heavenly courts, and was one with
the Father, but in the world which he had created, he was in solitude.
Fallen men, in one sense, could not be companions for Christ, for they
could not enter into sympathy with his divine nature, and hold communion
with the world's Redeemer. When woe, and want, and suffering demanded
his help, they found relief; for human suffering ever touched a responsive
chord in the Saviour's heart. His work was to elevate men through his
condescension, through his lessons of instruction, and by means of his
example, lifting them heavenward by the might of his divine power. But
companions he had none upon earth. He was fully understood in Heaven
alone.
After the toils of the day the Redeemer of the world was frequently
found all night in prayer. Crowds throng him through the day so that he has
not a moment for rest or prayer. The fame of his work and of his wonderful
teachings brought vast multitudes from all the region round about, not only
to listen to his life-giving words, but to receive power from him that they
might be healed of their maladies. All are eager to receive his first attention.
Some ply him with questions to gratify their curiosity, some to show
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