Beginning of the End - Ellen G. White

out of his house, and rejoicing "as a strong man to run its race."
There were bold summits of the hills reaching toward the sky--and
beyond this was God. The light of day, gilding forest and mountain,
meadow and stream, carried the mind up to glimpse the Author of
every good and perfect gift. Daily revelations of his Creator's
character filled the young poet's heart with adoration and rejoicing.
The powers of David's mind and heart were developing and coming
into a richer communion with God. His mind was constantly going
deeper and deeper into new depths for fresh themes to inspire his
songs and to bring the music of his harp to life. The rich melody of
his voice poured out on the air as if responding to the angels' songs
in heaven.
Who can measure the results of those years of hard work and
wandering among the lonely hills? The psalms of Israel's sweet
singer would ever afterward kindle love and faith in the hearts of
God's people, bringing them nearer to the loving heart of Him in
whom all His creatures live.
David was preparing to take a high position with the noblest
people of the earth. Clearer understandings of God opened before
his mind, obscure themes were illuminated, difficulties made plain,
perplexities harmonized. Each ray of new light inspired sweeter
songs of devotion to the glory of God and the Redeemer. As he saw
the love of God in the events of his life, his heart throbbed with
more fervent adoration and gratitude. His voice rang out in richer
melody; he swept his harp with more exultant joy. And the shepherd
boy developed stronger and stronger, from knowledge to
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