The Sudden Event by R. F. C.

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 7, 1858

The Sudden Event.

By R. F. C.

WHAT is the sudden event, when one shall be taken and another left, or as Campbell renders it, "one shall be seized and the other shall escape?" Is that event the coming of the Lord to gather his saints, or the commencement of the day of wrath, when the seven vials begin to be poured out? Some have argued that the coming of Jesus will be unexpected by the saints, finding them in the common employments of life. But I am inclined to think that the "brethren" will not be in darkness, but will be waiting for that event when it comes. But when they, the wicked, shall say peace and safety, sudden destruction will come upon them. I think that the wicked will be seized and fall by the seven last plagues, while the righteous, though beholding it, will escape; and that the saints will be gathered in close connection with the seventh vial. R. F. C.