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Our Redemption Draweth Nigh, October 30
When these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up
your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
Luke 21:28
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The coming of Christ is nearer than when we first believed. The great
controversy is nearing its end. The judgments of God are in the land. They
speak in solemn warning, saying: “Be ye also ready: for in such an hour as
ye think not the Son of man cometh.”
Matthew 24:44
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We are living in the closing scenes of this earth’s history. Prophecy
is fast fulfilling. The hours of probation are fast passing. We have no
time—not a moment—to lose. Let us not be found sleeping on guard. Let
no one say in his heart or by his works: “My lord delayeth his coming.” Let
the message of Christ’s soon return sound forth in earnest words of warning.
Let us persuade men and women everywhere to repent and flee from the
wrath to come....
The Lord is soon to come, and we must be prepared to meet Him in
peace. Let us be determined to do all in our power to impart light to those
around us. We are not to be sad, but cheerful, and we are to keep the Lord
Jesus ever before us. He is soon coming, and we must be ready and waiting
for His appearing. Oh, how glorious it will be to see Him and be welcomed
as His redeemed ones! Long have we waited, but our hope is not to grow
dim. If we can but see the King in His beauty we shall be forever blessed. I
feel as if I must cry aloud: “Homeward bound!” We are nearing the time
when Christ will come in power and great glory to take His ransomed ones
to their eternal home....
Long have we waited for our Saviour’s return. But nonetheless sure
is the promise. Soon we shall be in our promised home. There Jesus will
lead us beside the living stream flowing from the throne of God and will
explain to us the dark providences through which on this earth He brought
us in order to perfect our characters. There we shall behold with undimmed
vision the beauties of Eden restored. Casting at the feet of the Redeemer
the crowns that He has placed on our heads, and touching our golden harps,
we shall fill all heaven with praise to Him that sitteth on the throne.
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