《奇妙的神恩》的出版，使我们有了十册怀爱伦灵修专著。作为一个全球性的教会，根据同一位作者的文字编辑十册这样的专著，具有重大的意义。没有其他的作者享有如此的荣幸。虽然所有的晨钟课都含有深刻的属灵价值，反映了众多作者的献身和写作技巧，但没有一位具有本书作者那样的透彻见地。原因何在？把功劳归给怀爱伦本人无疑是不对的。假如她活着的话，她会作出这样谦逊的解释：
“怀姐妹并不是这些书的原作者，里面的教训是上帝在她一生的工作中赐给她的。其中含有上帝恩慈地交由祂仆人传给世界的宝贵安慰的亮光。这亮光从书中照到人的心中，引导他们归向救主”（RH.1903，1.20）。
也许数以千计阅读本书灵感信息的人会因而与耶稣基督产生更加亲密的交流，以致获得祂奇妙的恩典。怀爱伦说：“恩典是上帝向不配的世人所显示的一种品性。我们没有去寻求恩典，而是恩典受命来寻找我们”（RH.1896，9.15）。
许多已经出版的预言之灵著作都论及恩典的主题。这些丰富的资源成了我们的首选对象。《评论与通讯》，《时兆》和《青年导报》等期刊也提供了有益的学习素材。
凡是采用部分引文的地方，本书均按惯例对删节部分作出标识。在许多情况下，一天的读物由几段文字编辑而成。在每一段的最后，均用缩写的形式注明了出处。
《奇妙的神恩》是在怀爱伦著作托管委员会指导之下编辑而成的。怀爱伦著作的出版，由该委员会负责。必须指出，托管委员会对怀爱伦著作的编辑符合她遗嘱的规定。怀爱伦要求根据需要编选印行此类的著作。
我们希望这些逐日编排的教训和劝勉能鼓励读者更深地吸收上帝恩典无限的资源，达到变化升天所要求的完善。这是今日所有的复临信徒所需要的重要准备。我们祈愿本书能促成教会的复兴和真正的改革。
怀爱伦著作托管委员会
1973年于美国首都华盛顿
With the publication of this book,?God’s Amazing Grace, we now have ten Ellen G. White devotional volumes. The fact that a worldwide church would publish ten such volumes from one author is significant. No other writer has been so honored. While all of the morning watch volumes have been deeply spiritual, reflecting the dedication of the numerous authors and their literary skills, none could write with the deep insights of this one unique writer. And what is the explanation? It certainly would be a mistake to give credit to Ellen White, the person. Doubtless, if she were alive, she would make this humble explanation:?{AG 5.1}[1]
“Sister White is not the originator of these books. They contain the instruction that during her lifework God has been giving her. They contain the precious, comforting light that God has graciously given His servant to be given to the world. From their pages this light is to shine into the hearts of men and women, leading them to the Saviour.”—The Review and Herald, January 20, 1903.?{AG 5.2}[2]
And perhaps thousands who read the inspired messages of this volume will be led into a more intimate experience with Jesus Christ. Thus they will partake of His amazing grace?which Ellen White described as “An attribute of God shown to undeserving human beings. We did not seek after it,” She explained, “But it was sent in search of us.”?{AG 5.3}[3]
The statements on this subject of grace permeate the many printed spirit of prophecy volumes. These rich sources have yielded the prime selections. The periodicals such as the?Review and Herald, Signs of the Times, and?The Youth’s Instructor, also provide helpful facets for study.?{AG 6.1}[4]
When only part of a reference is used, the omissions in this book are recognized in the usual way. In many cases the reading for the day consists of a number of choice quotations grouped together as a composite statement. At the close of the volume the individual source credits will be found, and also a scripture index.?{AG 6.2}[5]
God’s Amazing Grace?was compiled under the direction of the Ellen G. White Trustees, who carry the responsibility for publishing these products of Mrs. White’s pen. It should be recalled that compilations from this writer are made by the Trustees in harmony with the provisions of her will, which call for such selections to be gathered together and printed in books as the need might arise.?{AG 6.3}[6]
It is our hope that these brief day-by-day counsels and thoughts will encourage the reader to draw more heavily upon the infinite resources of God’s grace, and reach that perfection required for translation to heaven. This is the urgent preparation needed by all Adventists today, and it is our prayer that this book will contribute to a revival experience and true reformation in the church.?{AG 6.4}[7]
The Trustees of the?Ellen G. White Estate?Washington, D.C.[8]
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