p. 140 | Untitled article by John Nevins Andrews

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Third-day, August 13, 1867

"THOUGHTS ON THE REVELATION."

By John Nevins Andrews

I DESIRE to express my appreciation of this excellent work. I have examined many commentaries on the book of Revelation during the years in which I have been trying to search the Scriptures. Some of these I regard as valuable for the light which they shed upon many portions of the book; but it is my decided conviction that none of them give the mind of the Holy Spirit so fully as does this work of Bro. Smith’s. Some points of minor importance I have regarded in a different light, but with the general exposition of this important portion of the Bible I do most heartily concur. I desire to see this work placed in every Advent family. I also desire that those who are not acquainted with our faith may be benefited by its valuable instructions.

1. The book sets forth truths of inestimable value.

2. The style of the book is such that it will be interesting to every class of readers.

3. It presents the whole matter in so brief a form that all can find time to read it. Perhaps its brevity will be regarded by most of its readers as its chief fault.

4. Finally it is offered at a moderate price. One dollar will procure you this excellent commentary on "The Revelation of Jesus Christ." Take my advice and furnish yourself with this modest and invaluable help to the better understanding of this part of the holy Bible. Help others to its instruction who know not its worth, and you will have cause to bless God for the result in the coming day.

J. N. ANDREWS.

Washington, N. H., July 29.