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put on immortality.” The graves will be opened, and the dead will
come forth victorious, crying, “O death, where is thy sting? O grave,
where is thy victory?” Our loved ones who sleep in Jesus will come
forth clothed with immortality.
And as the redeemed shall ascend to heaven, the gates of the city
of God will swing back, and those who have kept the truth will enter
in. A voice, richer than any music that ever fell on mortal ear, will be
heard saying, “Come, ye blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom
prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” Then the righteous
will receive their reward. Their lives will run parallel with the life of
Jehovah. They will cast their crowns at the Redeemer’s feet, touch the
golden harps, and fill all heaven with rich music.—
The Signs of the
Times, April 15, 1889
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