That there is a fierce conflict now raging between the powers of Light and Darkness—Right and Wrong; and that this conflict is growing more severe with each passing hour, we have unmistakable evidence. Upon this conflict in all its phases this series of three books treat.
Volume 1
PATRIARCHS AND PROPHETS
Or the Great Controversy between Good and Evil, as Illustrated in the Lives of Holy Men of Old.
This book treats upon themes of Bible History—themes not in themselves new, but so presented here as to give them a new significance. Beginning with the rebellion in heaven, the author shows why sin was permitted, why Satan was not destroyed, and why man was tested; gives a thrilling description of man's temptation and fall, and rehearses the plan of salvation. The life of each of the Patriarchs from Adam to king David is carefully scanned and from each a lesson is drawn.
The deliverance of Israel from Egypt, the incidents of their forty years' wanderings, the building of the Sanctuary, the entrance into Canaan, the subjection of the land and the continued history of the Israelite nation down to the close of David's reign, are all related in an interesting, narrative style that charms the reader and opens up to him new beauties in the Scriptural record.
The book contains 762 octavo pages, and is illustrated with more than fifty engravings.
Also published in Danish, Swedish, German, and Dutch.
Volume 2
THE DESIRE OF AGES
"The Desire of Ages" is a large volume of 866 7x10 pages, the key-note of which is the grand truth that "God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself."
Christ said, "And I, if I be lifted up, will draw all men unto Me." The working out of this purpose is traced in the life of Christ on earth. It is shown how Christ, as man's representative, endured the temptations by which man is overcome, and conquered in his behalf, and that man, becoming a partaker of God's divine nature, is enabled to overcome as Christ overcame. God in Christ, and Christ in His followers, can withstand all the power of Satan. And as Christ came to reveal the love of God, so His followers are to reveal the love of Christ.
From another standpoint, this volume is a study of the Conflict between Good and Evil as illustrated in the lives of Christ and His disciples.
It is a grand book and can not be praised too highly. Its illustrations alone cost over six thousand dollars, and are strikingly beautiful.
Volume 3
THE GREAT CONTROVERSY
"In the great final conflict, Satan will employ the same policy, manifest the same spirit, and work for the same end, as in all preceding ages. That which has been, will be, except that the coming struggle will be marked with a terrible intensity such as the world has never witnessed."—Extract from the Author's Preface.
Therefore, the author has selected such events in the history of the struggle of the church as foreshadow the conflict just before it, and grouped them so that their meaning can not be misunderstood. In addition to the history thus introduced, there are several chapters devoted entirely to the future. From them we select the following: The Impending Conflict, The Final Warning, The Time of Trouble, God's People Delivered, Desolation of the Earth. These chapters picture the terrible intensity of the last conflict in a most vivid manner, and should be read by all interested in the final triumph of right principles.
Also published in Danish, Swedish, German, and French.
DANIEL AND THE REVELATION
The response of history to the voice of prophecy. A verse-by-verse study of these important books of the Bible.
A history of the rise and fall of nations, being an exposition, verse by verse, of the important prophecies of Daniel and John, comparing Scripture predictions with historical facts. It follows in the track of no other commentary; but, guided by the obvious rule that the Bible should be its own interpreter, it aims to arrive at the exact meaning of the sacred writers in harmony with the great plan of redemption as presented throughout the Scriptures. The author has devoted over thirty years to the study of the Bible, and believes that the prophecies of Daniel and John were written for our admonition, and that the subjects they unfold are the coming themes for the religious world, destined to engage the attention of all thoughtful minds. 757 pages, with illustrations; beautifully bound.
Also published in Danish, Swedish, Dutch, and German.
THE HAPPENINGS OF TO-DAY AND THEIR MEANING
The Newspapers are filled with daily descriptions of appalling loss of life by murder and suicide, political and social troubles, dissatisfaction between employer and employed, strikes and fires, wars and rumors of wars.
To the close observer, all these are evidence that there is a nearing social vortex, into which all unsettled factions will be plunged. When and how this is to be brought about is revealed in
HERALDS OF THE MORNING
Here are some of its chapter titles:
"Watchman, What of the Night?"
"A Remarkable Century."
"The Prevalence of Crime—A Sign of Our Times."
"Judgment is Turned away Backward."
"The Earth is Filled with Violence."
"The Social Vice."
"Ye Have Heaped Treasure for the Last Days."
"And the Nations Were Angry."
"The Voice of the Elements."
"The Testimony of the Earth."
"Our Refuge and Fortress."