Mansions by H. M. Vanslyke

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 8, 1875

Mansions.

By H. M. Vanslyke

Jesus was going home to the glory that he had with the Father before the world was, and which he ever had, until, in the fulness of time he came, the Son of David, a man of sorrow and acquainted with grief.

In prayer he pleaded for those who had kept his Father's word, for their sanctification and unity. He was joyful in prospect of going to his Father, while, because of his leaving them, sorrow filled the hearts of his disciples. Had they realized the tender affection existing between the Father and the Son, and the matchless splendor of the home Jesus had left to take upon himself the sins and reproaches of erring man, they might have rejoiced that he would so soon be set down with the Father, and the dark conflict so soon be ended. But no; they could not understand it; and the great heart of Jesus desired of his Father that they might be with him and behold the glory that he had with his Father before the foundation of the world. Glorious prospect! To the faithful overcomer, not only is promised an inheritance in the earth made new, but mansions prepared by Jesus, who will come and receive us unto himself. How consoling the thought! Yea, our joy may be full. In the world we may have persecutions, because the world knows not the Father; but if we are faithful we shall live and reign with Christ a thousand years. H. M. VANSLYKE.