THE GREATEST MARRIAGE by D. A. Robinson

Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Aug 26, 1880

"THE GREATEST MARRIAGE."

By D. A. Robinson

THESE words greeted my ears as a company entered a car in which I was recently riding: "The greatest marriage ever held in G—. I never saw so large a company to a wedding before; and then they were so gorgeously arrayed too. It was perfectly splendid, wasn't it? I am so glad that I was invited."

The above words brought to my mind another scene—the marriage of which John in Apocalyptic vision speaks in these soul-inspiring words: "Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb."

To this marriage were invited the rich; to that will be invited the poor of this world, but "rich in faith." To this were invited those in high positions among men; to that will be invited those who, like their Master, were "despised and rejected of men." It was thought to be a privilege to be invited to this, but the pleasure soon vanished.

Let us turn our eyes to the other scene. "The bride hath made herself ready." "To her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white." The guests are invited, not according to their rank or position in society, but according to their characters. Every one whose character is right will be there. The fine linen is the righteousness, or right doing, of the saints.

Our works correspond to the condition of the heart. Then what will make our works right? "The law of the Lord is perfect converting the soul." Ps. 19:7. This perfect law written in the heart, which is to be done under the new covenant, will develop a perfect character.

The pleasure and enjoyment connected with this scene will not be transitory, but "forevermore." "Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb;" and "blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God." These blessings will be obtained by somebody. Will it be you, dear reader, that will fully overcome and help swell the notes in the triumphant song of victory at last? It is your privilege. It is mine. Then let us nerve ourselves for the conflict; for, through the name of the Conqueror, we can gain a place at the marriage supper. And think of the company that will be there. The patriarchs, the prophets, the apostles, fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, whom death has separated, will all then meet never to know again what separation is. We may be there. We must be there. Let us prepare for it.

D. A. ROBINSON.