Christ Will Come

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 28, 1909

CHRIST came to this earth as a helpless infant in a lowly manger. The humble shepherds were the messengers to publish the news of his first advent to the inhabitants of the town where he was born. The Saviour spent his early life offering salvation to a thankless world, which at last turned upon him and crucified him.

The Saviour’s second coming will be “in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.” Matt. 24:30. Instead of being humble and unknown, “every eye shall see him.” Rev. 1:7. In place of the “swaddling clothes,” he will be arrayed in royal vesture. Luke 2:7; Rev. 19:16.

He who once came a helpless babe, will ride forth a mighty conqueror, with all power in heaven and earth at his disposal. Matt. 28:18. Instead of a lowly manger for a resting-place, and the beasts of the stall for spectators, the Saviour appears seated upon a white cloud, attended by all the holy angels. Rev. 14:14; Matt. 25:31.

When he comes the second time, he will no longer plead with the wicked to turn from their wickedness; for he comes “to execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds.” Jude 15. A golden crown rests upon the head once pierced by the crown of thorns. Rev. 14:14.

At the Saviour’s first advent, a very few people were expecting him; but when he appears the second time, scattered all over the earth there will be individuals anxiously watching for tokens of his coming who will hail his advent with joy; while at his word a countless multitude will spring from their dusty graves to meet him, with a shout of victory upon their lips. Isa. 25:9; 1 Cor. 15:51-57.—Selected.