THE GLORIOUS MORN by Susan Elmer

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 9, 1869

THE GLORIOUS MORN.

By Susan Elmer

The long, dark night of sin and sorrow has passed away. A radiant glory lights the heavens. Far away peals the mighty trumpet; and to its depths all ocean is stirred, and from its bed come forth immortal gems to adorn the city of our God. From the deep recesses of earth, from the most desolate places far and near, is heard the summons. Earth has now yielded up her noblest treasures. Among them are the once poor, despised, and destitute, who were denied a resting place below. Others groaned away their lives in dungeons, or died a martyr’s death amid flames and cruel tortures. Their path was marked with blood and tears. But oh, how changed! Their bosom heaves no sighs. No tears bedew their cheeks. No groans escape their lips. But instead are heard acclamations of praise as they shout, Victory, victory, over death and the grave. The King of glory descends. The long-expected Saviour has come, and claims the purchase of his blood. Far, far away, led on by Jesus and angels, they reach the city. The gates of pearl turn upon their golden hinges, and the redeemed millions enter. Let me be with them when they enter the glories of that place.

SUSAN ELMER.

Ashfield, Mass., Jan. 15, 1869.