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Earnest to Give the Final Warning, May 29
And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven,
having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.
Revelation 18:1
.
Day after day is passing into eternity, bringing us nearer to the close of
probation. Now we must pray as never before for the Holy Spirit to be more
abundantly bestowed upon us, and we must look for its sanctifying influence
to come upon the workers, that the people for whom they labor may know that
they have been with Jesus and learned of Him. We need spiritual eyesight now
as never before, that we may see afar off, and that we may discern the snares
and designs of the enemy, and as faithful watchmen proclaim the danger. We
need spiritual power that we may take in, as far as the human mind can, the
great subjects of Christianity, and how far-reaching are its principles.
When God’s people humble the soul before Him, individually seeking
His Holy Spirit with all the heart, there will be heard from human lips such
a testimony as is represented in this Scripture: “After these things I saw
another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth
was lightened with his glory” (
Revelation 18:1
). There will be faces aglow
with the love of God, there will be lips touched with holy fire, saying, “The
blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin” (
1 John 1:7
).
Those who are under the influence of the Spirit of God will not be fanatical,
but calm, steadfast, free from extravagance. But let all who have had the light
of truth shining clear and distinct upon their pathway, be careful how they cry
peace and safety. Be careful what influence you exert at this time.
Jesus longs to bestow the heavenly endowment in large measure upon
His people. Prayers are ascending to God daily for the fulfillment of the
promise; and not one of the prayers put up in faith is lost. Christ ascended on
high, leading captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. When, after Christ’s
ascension, the Spirit came down as promised, like a rushing, mighty wind,
filling the whole place where the disciples were assembled, what was the
effect?
Thousands were converted in a day. We have taught, we have expected
that an angel is to come down from heaven, that the earth will be lightened
with his glory, when we shall behold an ingathering of souls similar to that
witnessed on the day of Pentecost.—
The Home Missionary, November 1,
1893
.
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