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The Truth About Angels
The Pilgrim Fathers
In the midst of exile and hardship their [the Pilgrim fathers] love
and faith waxed strong. They trusted the Lord’s promises, and He did
not fail them in time of need. His angels were by their side, to encour-
age and support them. And when God’s hand seemed pointing them
across the sea, to a land where they might found for themselves a state,
and leave to their children the precious heritage of religious liberty,
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they went forward, without shrinking, in the path of providence.—
The
Great Controversy, 291
.
The Three Angels of Revelation 14
Christ is coming the second time, with power unto salvation. To
prepare human beings for this event, He has sent the first, second,
and third angels’ messages. These angels represent those who receive
the truth, and with power open the gospel to the world.—
The S.D.A.
Bible Commentary 7:978, 979
.
William Miller
I saw that God sent His angel to move upon the heart of a farmer
[William Miller] who had not believed the Bible, and led him to search
the prophecies. Angels of God repeatedly visited that chosen one, and
guided his mind, and opened his understanding to prophecies which
had ever been dark to God’s people. The commencement of the chain
of truth was given him, and he was led on to search for link after link,
until he looked with wonder and admiration upon the Word of God....
Angels of God accompanied William Miller in his mission. He
was firm and undaunted. He fearlessly proclaimed the message....
Although opposed by professed Christians and the world, and buffeted
by Satan and his angels, he ceased not to preach the everlasting gospel
to crowds wherever he was invited, and sound the cry, Fear God and
give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come.—
Spiritual
Gifts 1:128, 132
.
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The instigator of all evil sought not only to counteract the effect of
the advent message, but to destroy the messenger himself. Miller made
a practical application of Scripture truth to the hearts of his hearers,
reproving their sins and disturbing their self-satisfaction, and his plain