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The Retirement Years
Like ripening grain these precious tried and faithful ones are fitting
for the harvest. Their work is nearly done. They may be permitted to
remain till Christ shall be revealed in the clouds of heaven with power
and great glory. They may drop out of the ranks at any time, and sleep
in Jesus. But while darkness covers the earth and gross darkness the
people, these children of the light can lift up their heads and rejoice,
knowing that their redemption draweth nigh.—
Life Sketches of Ellen
G. White, 271, 272
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