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A Crown for Every Child of God, October 29
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he
shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them
that love him.
James 1:12
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I saw a very great number of angels bring from the city glorious
crowns—a crown for every saint, with his name written thereon. As Jesus
called for the crowns, angels presented them to Him, and with His own
right hand the lovely Jesus placed the crowns on the heads of the saints. In
the same manner the angels brought the harps, and Jesus presented them
also to the saints. The commanding angels first struck the note, and then
every voice was raised in grateful, happy praise, and every hand skillfully
swept over the strings of the harp, sending forth melodious music in rich
and perfect strains....
Within the city there was everything to feast the eye. Rich glory they
beheld everywhere. Then Jesus looked upon His redeemed saints; their
countenances were radiant with glory; and as He fixed His loving eyes upon
them, He said, with His rich, musical voice, “I behold the travail of My
soul, and am satisfied. This rich glory is yours to enjoy eternally. Your
sorrows are ended. There shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying,
neither shall there be any more pain.” ...
I then saw Jesus leading His people to the tree of life.... Upon the tree
of life was most beautiful fruit, of which the saints could partake freely; in
the city was a most glorious throne, from which proceeded a pure river of
water of life, clear as crystal. On each side of this river was the tree of life,
and on the banks of the river were other beautiful trees bearing fruit....
Language is altogether too feeble to attempt a description of heaven. As
the scene rises before me, I am lost in amazement. Carried away with the
surpassing splendor and excellent glory, I lay down the pen, and exclaim,
“Oh, what love! what wondrous love!” The most exalted language fails to
describe the glory of heaven or the matchless depths of a Saviour’s love.
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