What does Ellen White write about...
Adventistische Schriften über: "Quotes and teachings of Ellen G. White about the word “Amen”, including its meaning and use in prayer or worship."
Answer
Ellen G. White emphasizes that speaking "Amen" in worship and prayer is a living testimony that believers have understood the spoken word and join in worship from the heart. She opposes indifference and rigid formalism and encourages heartfelt, sincere responses and praises. She also stresses that prayers in the family and congregation must be spoken clearly and distinctly so that those present can understand the words and together say their "Amen".
The "Amen" as a sign of understanding and shared worship
»When the word of the Lord was spoken to the Hebrews in ancient times, the command was: "And the whole people shall say: Amen." When the Ark was brought into the city of David and a psalm of joy and triumph was sung, "the whole people said: Amen! and praised the Lord." This fervent response was proof that they had understood the spoken word and joined in the worship of God. There is too much formalism in our worship services. [...] Where the congregation walks in the light, there will always be joyful, heartfelt responses and words of joyful praise.«
Audible prayers enable the shared "Amen"
»Such a spoken prayer may be suitable for the chamber, but it is not edifying in family devotion or public worship; for if the gathered cannot hear what is said, they cannot say Amen. Almost everyone can speak loudly enough to be heard in ordinary conversation; why should they not speak likewise when called to bear witness or pray?«
Clarity in thanksgiving and prayer
»If you praise with the spirit, how can the one who occupies the place of the uninformed speak Amen to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying? For you may indeed give good thanks, but the other will not be edified." [...] "The principle presented by Paul concerning speaking in tongues is equally applicable to the use of the voice in prayer and in the communal assembly.«
Original Sources (English)
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