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

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January 15, 1880<br />

The Great Controversy Between Christ<br />

and His Angels and Satan and His Angels<br />

Chapter 16--Joseph in Egypt (Continued)<br />

While Joseph was still confined in prison, an event occurred which<br />

formed a turning-point in his life. Pharaoh became <strong>of</strong>fended with two <strong>of</strong> his<br />

<strong>of</strong>ficers, <strong>the</strong> chief baker and <strong>the</strong> chief butler, and <strong>the</strong>y were cast into prison,<br />

and, as it appears, were placed under Joseph's especial care. One morning he<br />

observed that <strong>the</strong>y were looking very sad. He kindly inquired, "Wherefore<br />

look ye so sadly today? And <strong>the</strong>y said unto him, We have dreamed a dream,<br />

and <strong>the</strong>re is no interpreter <strong>of</strong> it. And Joseph said unto <strong>the</strong>m, Do not<br />

interpretations belong to God? Tell me <strong>the</strong>m, I pray you." Then <strong>the</strong> butler<br />

related to Joseph his dream, which he interpreted, that after three days <strong>the</strong><br />

butler would be restored to <strong>the</strong> king's favor, and deliver Pharaoh's cup into<br />

his hand as he had formerly done.<br />

The chief butler was filled with gratitude to Joseph because <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

interest he had manifested for him, and <strong>the</strong> kind treatment he had received at<br />

his hands; and, above all, for relieving his distress <strong>of</strong> mind, by interpreting<br />

<strong>the</strong> dream. Then Joseph, in a very touching manner, alluded to his own<br />

captivity, and entreated him, "But think on me when it shall be well with<br />

<strong>the</strong>e, and show kindness, I pray <strong>the</strong>e, unto me, and make mention <strong>of</strong> me unto<br />

Pharaoh, and bring me out <strong>of</strong> this house; for indeed I was stolen away out <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> land <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Hebrews; and here also have I done nothing that <strong>the</strong>y should<br />

put me into a dungeon."<br />

When <strong>the</strong> chief baker saw that <strong>the</strong> interpretation was good, he was<br />

encouraged to make known his dream. As soon as he had related it, Joseph<br />

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