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was removed, and Satan had the control of man. It was impossible for
the plagues to be poured out while Jesus officiated in the Sanctuary; but
as his work there is finished, as his intercession closes, there is nothing
to stay the wrath of God, and it breaks with fury upon the shelterless
head of the guilty sinner, who has slighted salvation, and hated reproof.
The saints in that fearful time, after the close of Jesus’ mediation, were
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living in the sight of a holy God, without an intercessor. Every case
was decided, every jewel numbered. Jesus tarried a moment in the
outer apartment of the heavenly Sanctuary, and the sins which had
been confessed while he was in the Most Holy place, he placed back
upon the originator of sin, the Devil. He must suffer the punishment
of these sins.
Then I saw Jesus lay off his priestly attire, and clothe himself with
his most kingly robes—upon his head were many crowns, a crown
within a crown—and surrounded by the angelic host, he left heaven.
The plagues were falling upon the inhabitants of the earth. Some were
denouncing God, and cursing him. Others rushed to the people of
God, and begged to be taught how they should escape the judgments of
God. But the saints had nothing for them. The last tear for sinners had
been shed, the last agonizing prayer offered, the last burden had been
borne. The sweet voice of mercy was no more to invite them. The last
note of warning had been given. When the saints, and all heaven were
interested for their salvation, they had no interest for themselves. Life
and death had been set before them. Many desired life; but did not
make any effort to obtain it. They did not choose life, and now there
was no atoning blood to cleanse the sinner. No compassionate Saviour
to plead for them, and cry, Spare, spare the sinner a little longer. All
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heaven had united with Jesus, as they heard the fearful words, It is
done, It is finished. The plan of salvation had been accomplished. But
few had chosen to accept the plan. And as mercy’s sweet voice died
away, a fearfulness and horror seized them. With terrible distinctness
they hear, Too late! too late!
Those who had not prized God’s word were hurrying to and fro.
They wandered from sea to sea, and from the north to the east, to seek
the word of the Lord. Said the angel, They shall not find it. There is
a famine in the land; not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but
of hearing the words of the Lord. What would they not give for one
word of approval from God? but no, they must hunger and thirst on.