Masonic Markings on Ellen G. White's Writings
"The All-Seeing Eye"
Ellen G. White
The late Ellen G. White (November 26, 1827-July 16, 1915), known to Seventh-day Adventists as "God's Messenger" or "God's Prophet," used Masonic /occult terminology and taught esoteric doctrines through the pages of her voluminous published works. For the sake of brevity I did not cite all the passages in which Mrs. Ellen G. White used the masonic term, "all-seeing eye." (She repeated the same passages in various publications.) Below are selected citations from Mrs. White's complete published works found at http://www.whiteestate.org. [Quotations are used in accordance with the Fair Use Copyright Law].
Does God see all things? Yes
(Proverbs 15:3)
"The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good".
Is the eye of the LORD upon them that fear him? Yes
(Psalm 33:18)
"Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy"...
Does the Holy Bible ever refers to God with the distinctly Masonic term, "all-seeing eye"? No!
Does God see all things? Yes
(Proverbs 15:3)
"The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good".
Is the eye of the LORD upon them that fear him? Yes
(Psalm 33:18)
"Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy"...
Does the Holy Bible ever refers to God with the distinctly Masonic term, "all-seeing eye"? No!
US DOLLAR UNFINISHED PYRAMID
The all-seeing eye" is the "Eye of Horus," not the God of the Christian Bible. Lets take a look to what the teachers of the occult have to say about it. Quotes to take into consideration:
Manly P. Hall
“On the reverse of our nation's Great Seal is an unfinished pyramid to represent human society itself, imperfect and incomplete. Above floats the symbol of the esoteric orders, the radiant triangle with its all-seeing eye..." There is only one possible origin for these symbols, and that is the secret societies which came to this country 150 years before the Revolutionary War. "There can be no question that the great seal was directly inspired by these orders of the human Quest, and that it set forth the purpose for this nation...”
--Manly P. Hall, The Secret Destiny of America, pp. 174, 181. Manly P. Hall was a 33 degree Mason and teacher of occultism and esotherism.
--Manly P. Hall, The Secret Destiny of America, pp. 174, 181. Manly P. Hall was a 33 degree Mason and teacher of occultism and esotherism.
Alice Bailey
"The Masonic Movement when it can be divorced from politics and social ends and from its present paralyzing condition of inertia, will meet the need of those who can, and should, wield power. It is the custodian of the law; it is the home of the Mysteries and the seat of initiation. It holds in its symbolism the ritual of Deity, and the way of salvation is pictorially preserved in its work. The methods of Deity are demonstrated in its Temples, and under the All-seeing Eye the work can go forward. It is a far more occult organization than can be realized, and is intended to be the training school for the coming advanced occultists".-- (Alice Bailey, The Externalization of the Hierarchy - Section IV - Stages in the Externalization). Alice Bailey was an esoteric teacher in the occult. She was the author of 24 books in themes that included occult teachings, "esoteric" psychology and healing, astrology and other phylosophical works.
Albert Pike
"His power was symbolized by an Eye over a Sceptre. The Sun was termed by the Greeks the Eye of Jupiter, and the Eye of the World; and his is the All-Seeing Eye in our Lodges. The oracle of Claros styledhim King of the Stars and of the Eternal Fire, that engenders the year and the seasons, dispenses rain and winds, and brings about daybreak and night. And Osiris was invoked as the God that resides in the Sun and is enveloped by his rays, the invisible and eternal force that modifies the sublunary world by means of the Sun". -- (Albert Pike, Morals and Dogma, pp. 477)
FREEMASONRY
New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry:
"It is called the Closed Eye of the Unknown Darkness", "by allusion to the darkness of unmanifest Spirit" "before the creation of beings and of things. But in that which is called creation it is said that the Eye opened, and then the radiance of the Ineffable Spirit poured through the aeons and the spaces" "Plutarch says that the chief deity of Egypt was represented under the symbol of an Eye, and such an emblem encompassed by solar flame recurs in the old theosophies."-- Arthur Edward Waite, A New Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry 1970, pp. 21
I strongly recommend the reader to do more research about this topic.
Mackey's Revised Encyclopedia of Freemasonry:
"ALL-SEEING EYE. An important symbol of the Supreme Being, borrowed by the Freemasons from the nations of antiquity. Both the Hebrews and the Egyptians appear to have derived its use from the natural inclination of figurative minds to select an organ as the symbol of the function which it is intended peculiarly to discharge." "On the same principle, the Egyptians represented Osiris, their chief deity, by the symbol of an open eye, and placed this hieroglyphic of him in all their temples." (Mackey’s Revised Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, Volume 1, Albert G. Mackey. New York : Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Co., Inc., 1966. pp. 52-53)
“Way of Life” lithograph conceived by James and Ellen White, 1874.
Original lithograph is located at Loma Linda University, White Estate Photographs:
To see original in Loma Linda University click on the following link:
http://archives.llu.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/wephotos&CISOPTR=219&CISOBOX=1&REC=1
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Ellen G. White Marked Her Deity for Freemasonry: "All-Seeing Eye"
The Following are quotes about the "all-seeing eye" from Ellen G. White:
"How beautiful the earth was when it came from the Creator's hand! God presented before the universe a world in which even His all-seeing eye could find no spot or stain, no defect or crookedness". (1)
"God's all-seeing eye notes the defects of all and the ruling passion of each, yet He bears with our mistakes and pities our weakness. He bids His people cherish the same spirit of tenderness and forbearance. True Christians will not exult in exposing the faults and deficiencies of others. They will turn away from vileness and deformity, to fix the mind upon that which is attractive and lovely. To the Christian every act of faultfinding, every word of censure or condemnation, is painful". 5T 94-96255 (2)
"In the last great day decisions will be made that will be a surprise to many. Human judgment will have no place in the decisions then made. Christ can and will judge every case; for all judgment has been committed to Him by the Father. He will estimate service by that which is invisible to men. The most secret things lie open to His all-seeing eye. When the Judge of all men shall make His investigation, many of those whom human estimation has placed first will be placed last, and those who have been put in the lowest place by men will be taken out of the ranks and made first".--R.H., July 31, 1900. (3)
"Satan is gratified to have the attention of youth attracted by anything to divert their minds from God.... They are not aware that the heavenly Artist is taking cognizance of every act, every word, ... and that even the thoughts and intents of the heart stand faithfully delineated. . . . Those vain, frivolous words are all written in the book. Those false words are written. Those deceptive acts, with the motives concealed from human eyes, but discerned by the all-seeing eye of Jehovah, are all written in living characters. Every selfish act is exposed. The young generally conduct themselves as though the precious hours of probation, while mercy lingers, were one grand holiday, and that they are placed in this world simply for their own amusement". (4)
"Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart"--the human heart, with its conflicting emotions of joy and sorrow; the wandering, wayward heart, which is the abode of so much impurity and deceit. 1 Samuel 16:7. "He knows its motives, its very intents and purposes. Go to Him with your soul all stained as it is. Like the psalmist, throw its chambers open to the all-seeing eye, exclaiming, "Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting" Psalm 139:23, 24. (5)
"There was a beautiful pink flower in the garden called the rose of Sharon. I remember approaching it and touching the delicate petals reverently; they seemed to possess a sacredness in my eyes. My heart overflowed with tenderness and love for these beautiful creations of God. I could see divine perfection in the flowers that adorned the earth. God tended them, and His all-seeing eye was upon them. He had made them and called them good". (6)
"I saw that before the work of God can make any decided progress, the ministers must be converted. When converted they will place less estimate upon wages and far more value upon the important, sacred, solemn work which they have accepted at the hand of God to perform, and which He requires them to do faithfully and well, as those who must render to Him a strict account. A faithful record of all their works is daily made by the recording angels. All their acts, and even the intents and purposes of the heart, stand faithfully revealed. Nothing is hid from the all-seeing eye of Him with whom we have to do. Those who have thrown all their energies into the cause of God, and who have ventured out and invested something, will feel that the work of God is a part of them, and will not labor merely for wages. They will not be eyeservants and seek to please themselves, but will consecrate themselves and all their interests to this solemn work". (7)
"God's all-seeing eye notes the defects of all and the ruling passion of each, yet He bears with our mistakes and pities our weakness. He bids His people cherish the same spirit of tenderness and forbearance. True Christians will not exult in exposing the faults and deficiencies of others. They will turn away from vileness and deformity, to fix the mind upon that which is attractive and lovely. To the Christian every act of faultfinding, every word of censure or condemnation, is painful". (8)
"When the individual members of the church shall act as true followers of the meek and lowly Saviour, there will be less covering up and excusing of sin. All will strive to act as if in God's presence. They will realize that His all-seeing eye is ever upon them and that the most secret thought is known to Him". (9)
God's All-Seeing Eye. If we were to cherish an habitual impression that God sees and hears all that we do and say and keeps a faithful record of our words and actions, and that we must meet it all, we would fear to sin. Let the young ever remember that wherever they are, and whatever they do, they are in the presence of God. No part of our conduct escapes observation. We cannot hide our ways from the Most High. (10)
"God would lead you through affliction and trials that you might have more perfect trust and confidence in Him and that you might think less of your own judgment. You can bear adversity better than prosperity. The all-seeing eye of Jehovah detected in you much dross that you considered gold and too valuable to throw away. The enemy's power over you had at times been direct and very strong". . . (11)
"In the last great day decisions will be made that will be a surprise to many. Human judgment will have no place in the decisions then made. Christ can and will judge every case; for all judgment has been committed to him by the Father. He will estimate service by that which is invisible to men. The most secret things lie open to his all-seeing eye". (12)
"Let us ever bear in mind that our work is to be one of advancement. We are to follow on to know the Lord. God understands the actuating principle of every mind. He has witnessed the persistent, rebellious course of some whom he has warned and counseled. His all-seeing eye has noted the determined following of human devisings. "The ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord." He "knoweth the thoughts." "The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good." "He looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven." "The Lord searcheth all hearts." (13)
"We repeat what has been so often said before, that among the people of God today are dangers similar to those that well-nigh destroyed Israel. The command, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," was spoken from Sinai for every soul that should live upon the earth. We can no more free ourselves from the claims of God's law than we can hide from his all-seeing eye". (14)
"Many have their hearts filled with the love of self. They are not aware that the great heavenly Artist is taking cognizance of every act, every word; that their deportment, and even the thoughts and intents of the heart, stand faithfully delineated; and that old and young will have the faithful picture presented to them in all its deformity at the execution of the judgment. Those vain, frivolous words are all written in the book. Those false words are written. Those deceptive acts, whose motives were concealed from human eyes, but discerned by the all-seeing eye of Jehovah, are all written in living characters. Every selfish act will be exposed". (15)
"In the last great day decisions will be made that will be a surprise to many. Human judgment will have no place in the decisions then made. Christ can and will judge every case; for all judgment has been committed to Him by the Father. He will estimate service by that which is invisible to men. The most secret things lie open to His all-seeing eye. When the Judge of all men shall make His investigation, many of those whom human estimation has placed first will be placed last, and those who have been put in the lowest place by men will be taken out of the ranks and made first. R. In the last great day decisions will be made that will be a surprise to many. Human judgment will have no place in the decisions then made. Christ can and will judge every case; for all judgment has been committed to Him by the Father. He will estimate service by that which is invisible to men. The most secret things lie open to His all-seeing eye". R. & H. July 31, 1900. H. July 31, 1900. (16)
"Ever seek to exert a good influence, that God may approve of your works. Remember you are forming a character for heaven or for destruction. Oh, that you may form a good Christian character! You are daily stamping a record of your life by your course of action here. Let all your acts be such that you would not be ashamed to meet them in the judgment. God's eye never slumbers or sleeps. This all-seeing eye is ever upon you". (17)
"There was a beautiful pink flower in the garden, called the Rose of Sharon. I remember approaching it and touching the delicate petals reverently; they seemed to possess sacredness in my eyes. My heart overflowed with tenderness and love for these beautiful creations of God. I could see divine perfection in the flowers that adorned the earth; God tended them, and His all-seeing eye was upon them. He had made them, and called them good". (18)
Conclusion:
Ellen G. White's writings are marked with masonic terminology. Her use of "all-seeing eye" and other masonic terms in her doctrinal writings is consistent with the following facts:
- Her grave site is marked with a masonic symbol (obelisk).
- Her husband's grave site "James White" (many times President of the SDA Conference) is also marked with a masonic symbol (obelisk).
- Most of the Seventh Day Adventist Temples are marked with masonic symbols (obelisks).
Digging for Truth
Notes:
(1) Christ Triumphant (1999) , page 8, paragraph 2
(2) Counsels for the Church (1991), page 177, paragraph 2
(3) Medical Ministry (1932), page 133, paragraph 2
(4) Our High Calling (1961), page 283, paragraph 3
(5) Steps to Christ (1892, 1893), page 34, paragraph 3
(6) Testimonies For The Church Volume One (1855-1868), page 19, paragraph 2
(7) Testimonies For The Church Volume One (1855-1868), page 468, paragraph 1
(8) Testimonies for the Church Volume Five (1882-1889), page 95, paragraph 3
(9) Testimonies for the Church Volume Five (1882-1889), page 147, paragraph 2
(10) Testimonies on Sexual Behavior, Adultery, and Divorce (1989), page 101, paragraph 3
(11) This Day With God (1979), page 306, paragraph 4
(12) The Review and Herald, July 31, 1900, paragraph 14
(13) The Review and Herald, January 11, 1912, paragraph 17
(14) The Signs of the Times, February 22, 1905, paragraph 2
(15) The Signs of the Times, May 1, 1884, paragraph 4
(16) An Appeal for Self-supporting Laborers to Enter Unworked Fields (1933), page 43, paragraph 2
(17) Manuscript Releases Volume Three (1990), page 52, paragraph 1
(18) Life Sketches Manuscript, page 25, paragraph 1
(1) Christ Triumphant (1999) , page 8, paragraph 2
(2) Counsels for the Church (1991), page 177, paragraph 2
(3) Medical Ministry (1932), page 133, paragraph 2
(4) Our High Calling (1961), page 283, paragraph 3
(5) Steps to Christ (1892, 1893), page 34, paragraph 3
(6) Testimonies For The Church Volume One (1855-1868), page 19, paragraph 2
(7) Testimonies For The Church Volume One (1855-1868), page 468, paragraph 1
(8) Testimonies for the Church Volume Five (1882-1889), page 95, paragraph 3
(9) Testimonies for the Church Volume Five (1882-1889), page 147, paragraph 2
(10) Testimonies on Sexual Behavior, Adultery, and Divorce (1989), page 101, paragraph 3
(11) This Day With God (1979), page 306, paragraph 4
(12) The Review and Herald, July 31, 1900, paragraph 14
(13) The Review and Herald, January 11, 1912, paragraph 17
(14) The Signs of the Times, February 22, 1905, paragraph 2
(15) The Signs of the Times, May 1, 1884, paragraph 4
(16) An Appeal for Self-supporting Laborers to Enter Unworked Fields (1933), page 43, paragraph 2
(17) Manuscript Releases Volume Three (1990), page 52, paragraph 1
(18) Life Sketches Manuscript, page 25, paragraph 1
