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The Voice in Speech and Song
The solemn messages that have been given in their order in the
Revelation are to occupy the first place in the minds of God’s people.
Nothing else is to be allowed to engross our attention.
Precious time is rapidly passing, and there is danger that many will
be robbed of the time which should be given to the proclamation of
the messages that God has sent to a fallen world. Satan is pleased to
see the diversion of minds that should be engaged in a study of the
truths which have to do with eternal realities.
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The testimony of Christ, a testimony of the most solemn character,
is to be borne to the world. All through the book of Revelation there
are the most precious, elevating promises, and there are also warnings
of the most fearfully solemn import. Will not those who profess to
have a knowledge of the truth read the testimony given to John by
Christ? Here is no guesswork, no scientific deception. Here are the
truths that concern our present and future welfare.—
Testimonies for
the Church 8:301, 302
.
Daniel and the Revelation—Those who accept positions as edu-
cators should prize more and more the revealed will of God so plainly
and strikingly presented in Daniel and the Revelation.—
Testimonies
for the Church 6:131
.
Purpose of the Book of Revelation—In the book of Revelation
we read of a special work that God desires to have His people do in
these last days. He has revealed His law and shown us the truth for
this time. This truth is constantly unfolding, and God designs that we
shall be intelligent in regard to it, that we may be able to distinguish
between right and wrong, between righteousness and unrighteousness.
The third angel’s message, the great testing truth for this time, is
to be taught in all our institutions. God designs that through them this
special warning shall be given, and bright beams of light shall shine
to the world. Time is short. The perils of the last days are upon us,
and we should watch and pray, and study and heed the lessons that are
given us in the books of Daniel and the Revelation.
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When John was banished from those he loved to lonely Patmos,
Christ knew where to find His faithful witness. John said: “I John,
who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the
kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called
Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. I