The Introductory Spirit of Prophecy Library

Growing out of the conditions created by World War II, which makes necessary the reissuance of the Spirit of prophecy literature in lands where stocks have been depleted or destroyed, and to provide for the needs of the work in rapidly developing mission fields, are the plans for the uniform Introductory Spirit of Prophecy Library. The objective is to make available to the church in all lands the E. G. White books vital to the instruction of the church and the strengthening of the ministry.EGWMR 78.3

The content of this library has been designated by the General Conference Committee after a very careful study of the needs of our people throughout the world field. The volumes selected are such as will guide our people in the fundamental elements of Christian living; give special help to the youth; aid the rank and file of our church members in meeting the problems of home and health; give instruction in the principles of Christian service; furnish guidance to workers; and present a view of the great controversy from its inception to its close.EGWMR 78.4

This literature is to be published uniformly in all leading languages. The books as issued in the French and German, the Swedish, the Rumanian, the Chinese and the Korean will be the same. Workers and lay members visiting from one country to another will find the books identical. We are able to assure Seventh-day Adventists the world around that the same counsels which mean so much in one land are guiding and blessing the people in other lands.EGWMR 78.5

It is planned that within the limits of reasonable possibility the Introductory Spirit of Prophecy Library will be available to every church member. The fields of small memberships are to have the same volumes as the fields of large memberships. The books will be issued in such a form and will sell at such a price that no church member need be deprived of these counsels. Only by providing some financial aid can we reach the objectives of this Introductory Library.EGWMR 78.6

This plan aims to make available to all our people everywhere a minimum of Spirit of prophecy books. It is not to be construed in any way as restricting the Spirit of prophecy writings to be issued in any language. In a number of languages the larger part of the Introductory Library and books not listed as a part of the Library are already available.EGWMR 78.7