A GLORIOUS HOPE

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Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Mar 7, 1854

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 5, No. 7.

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A GLORIOUS HOPE.

THERE is soon to be a great revolution on earth, and an everlasting kingdom set up, which the glory of the Lord shall cover as the waters cover the sea. As this kingdom will be universal, every one is deeply interested to know the character of the King. It has been demonstrated by the experience of six thousand years, that he only is great and good and wise. By the living energy of his will he can create, accomplish or destroy. He sees, originates, and decides the beginning and the end. He is perfect, changeless and holy—and love is the glory of his being. Justice and truth and mercy originate and unite in him, and his power is almighty and eternal. This is the Sovereign who is soon to appear in glory, to annihilate all earthly governments, and to establish his throne in righteousness. Then shall he fearfully destroy all those who will not have him to rule over them, who say in their hearts there is no God, or who now in contempt inquire, who is this coming Jesus, that we should obey him. Let us awake and understand our position; though many luke-warm and idle servants insist that the Lord delays his coming, we are persuaded by his Word, that his arrival is just at hand. Who then will be on the side of the King? All that are loyal at heart and love his appearing, will go forth bearing his reproach without the camp to meet him, and wait with joy the approach of his return, lest coming suddenly, he find us unprepared, and appoint us our portion with unbelievers!