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Chapter 2—The Creation
This chapter is based on
Genesis 1
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The Father and the Son engaged in the mighty, wondrous work
they had contemplated—of creating the world. The earth came forth
from the hand of the Creator exceedingly beautiful. There were
mountains and hills and plains; and interspersed among them were
rivers and bodies of water. The earth was not one extensive plain,
but the monotony of the scenery was broken by hills and mountains,
not high and ragged as they now are, but regular and beautiful in
shape. The bare, high rocks were never seen upon them, but lay
beneath the surface, answering as bones to the earth. The waters
were regularly dispersed. The hills, mountains, and very beautiful
plains were adorned with plants and flowers and tall, majestic trees
of every description, which were many times larger and much more
beautiful than trees now are. The air was pure and healthful, and the
earth seemed like a noble palace. Angels beheld and rejoiced at the
wonderful and beautiful works of God.
After the earth was created, and the beasts upon it, the Father and
Son carried out their purpose, which was designed before the fall of
Satan, to make man in their own image. They had wrought together
in the creation of the earth and every living thing upon it. And now
God said to His Son, “Let us make man in our image.” As Adam
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came forth from the hand of his Creator he was of noble height and
of beautiful symmetry. He was more than twice as tall as men now
living upon the earth, and was well proportioned. His features were
perfect and beautiful. His complexion was neither white nor sallow,
but ruddy, glowing with the rich tint of health. Eve was not quite
as tall as Adam. Her head reached a little above his shoulders. She,
too, was noble, perfect in symmetry, and very beautiful.
This sinless pair wore no artificial garments. They were clothed
with a covering of light and glory, such as the angels wear. While
they lived in obedience to God, this circle of light enshrouded them.
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