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Christian Experience and Teachings of Ellen G. White
They will rise up against it, and this is what will cause a shaking among
God’s people.
I saw that the testimony of the True Witness has not been half
heeded. The solemn testimony upon which the destiny of the church
hangs has been lightly esteemed, if not entirely disregarded. This
testimony must work deep repentance; all who truly receive it will
obey it, and be purified.
Said the angel, “List ye!” Soon I heard a voice like many musical
instruments all sounding in perfect strains, sweet and harmonious. It
surpassed any music I had ever heard, seeming to be full of mercy,
compassion, and elevating, holy joy. It thrilled through my whole
being. Said the angel, “Look ye!” My attention was then turned to
the company I had seen, who were mightily shaken. I was shown
those whom I had before seen weeping and praying in agony of spirit.
The company of guardian angels around them had been doubled, and
they were clothed with an armor from their head to their feet. They
moved in exact order, like a company of soldiers. Their countenances
expressed the severe conflict which they had endured, the agonizing
struggle they had passed through. Yet their features, marked with
severe internal anguish, now shone with the light and glory of heaven.
They had obtained the victory, and it called forth from them the deepest
gratitude, and holy, sacred joy.
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The numbers of this company had lessened. Some had been shaken
out and left by the way. The careless and indifferent, who did not join
with those who prized victory and salvation enough to perseveringly
plead and agonize for it, did not obtain it, and they were left behind
in darkness, and their places were immediately filled by others taking
hold of the truth and coming into the ranks. Evil angels still pressed
around them, but could have no power over them.
I heard those clothed with the armor speak forth the truth with
great power. It had effect. Many had been bound; some wives by their
husbands, and some children by their parents. The honest who had
been prevented from hearing the truth now eagerly laid hold upon it.
All fear of their relatives was gone, and the truth alone was exalted
to them. They had been hungering and thirsting for truth; it was
dearer and more precious than life. I asked what had made this great
change. An angel answered, “It is the latter rain, the refreshing from
the presence of the Lord, the loud cry of the third angel.”