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A Crown For Every Saint, March 29
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall
receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love
him.
James 1:12
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I saw a very great number of angels bring from the city glorious crowns—a
crown for every saint, with his name written thereon. As Jesus called for the
crowns, angels presented them to Him, and with His own right hand the lovely
Jesus placed the crowns on the heads of the saints. In the same manner the angels
brought the harps, and Jesus presented them also to the saints. The commanding
angels first struck the note, and then every voice was raised in grateful, happy
praise, and every hand skillfully swept over the strings of the harp, sending forth
melodious music in rich and perfect strains....
Within the city there was everything to feast the eye. Rich glory they beheld
everywhere. Then Jesus looked upon His redeemed saints; their countenances
were radiant with glory; and as He fixed His loving eyes upon them, He said, with
His rich, musical voice, “I behold the travail of My soul, and am satisfied. This
rich glory is yours to enjoy eternally. Your sorrows are ended. There shall be no
more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” ...
I then saw Jesus leading His people to the tree of life.... Upon the tree of life
was most beautiful fruit, of which the saints could partake freely, in the city was a
most glorious throne, from which proceeded a pure river of water of life, clear as
crystal. On each side of this river was the tree of life, and on the banks of the river
were other beautiful trees bearing fruit....
Language is altogether too feeble to attempt a description of heaven. As the
scene rises before me, I am lost in amazement. Carried away with the surpassing
splendor and excellent glory, I lay down the pen, and exclaim, “Oh, what love!
what wondrous love!” The most exalted language fails to describe the glory of
heaven or the matchless depths of a Saviour’s love.
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