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The Truth About Angels
scribed in the vision of John. He has power to do this. He will appear
to his deluded followers, the Christian world who received not the love
of the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness ... as Christ coming
the second time.
He proclaims himself Christ, and he is believed to be Christ, a
beautiful, majestic being clothed with majesty and, with soft voice and
pleasant words, with glory unsurpassed by anything their mortal eyes
had yet beheld. Then his deceived, deluded followers set up a shout of
victory, “Christ has come the second time! Christ has come! He has
lifted up His hands just as He did when He was upon the earth, and
blessed us.” ...
The saints look on with amazement. Will they also be deceived?
Will they worship Satan? Angels of God are about them. A clear, firm,
musical voice is heard, “Look up.”
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There is one object before the praying ones—the final and eternal
salvation of their souls. This object was before them constantly—that
immortal life was promised to those who endure unto the end. Oh, how
earnest and fervent had been their desires. The judgment and eternity
were in view. Their eyes by faith were fixed on the blazing throne,
before which the white-robed ones were to stand. This restrained them
from the indulgence of sin....
One effort more, and then Satan’s last device is employed. He
hears the unceasing cry for Christ to come, for Christ to deliver them.
This last strategy is to personate Christ, and make them think their
prayers are answered.—
Last Day Events, 164, 165
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Angels and the Universal Death Decree
Could men see with heavenly vision, they would behold companies
of angels that excel in strength stationed about those who have kept
the word of Christ’s patience. With sympathizing tenderness, angels
have witnessed their distress, and have heard their prayers. They are
waiting the word of their Commander to snatch them from their peril.
But they must wait a little longer. The people of God must drink of
the cup, and be baptized with the baptism. The very delay, so painful
to them, is the best answer to their petitions. As they endeavor to wait
trustingly for the Lord to work, they are led to exercise faith, hope, and