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"When these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your
redemption draweth nigh."
Luke 21:28.
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"The coming of Christ is nearer than when we first believed. The great controversy is nearing its
end. The judgments of God are in the land. They speak in solemn warning, saying: "Be ye also
ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh." Matthew 24:44. . . .
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We are living in the closing scenes of this earth's history. Prophecy is fast fulfilling. The hours of
probation are fast passing. We have no time--not a moment--to lose. Let us not be found sleeping
on guard. Let no one say in his heart or by his works: "My lord delayeth his coming." Let the
message of Christ's soon return sound forth in earnest words of warning. Let us persuade men
and women everywhere to repent and flee from the wrath to come. . . .
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The Lord is soon to come, and we must be prepared to meet Him in peace. Let us be determined
to do all in our power to impart light to those around us. We are not to be sad, but cheerful, and
we are to keep the Lord Jesus ever before us. He is soon coming, and we must be ready and
waiting for His appearing. Oh, how glorious it will be to see Him and be welcomed as His
redeemed ones! Long have we waited, but our hope is not to grow dim. If we can but see the
King in His beauty we shall be forever blessed. I feel as if I must cry aloud: "Homeward bound!"
We are nearing the time when Christ will come in power and great glory to take His ransomed
ones to their eternal home. . . .
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Long have we waited for our Saviour's return. But nonetheless sure is the promise. Soon we shall
be in our promised home. There Jesus will lead us beside the living stream flowing from the
throne of God and will explain to us the dark providences through which on this earth He
brought us in order to perfect our characters. There we shall behold with undimmed vision the
beauties of Eden restored. Casting at the feet of the Redeemer the crowns that He has placed on
our heads, and touching our golden harps, we shall fill all heaven with praise to Him that sitteth
on the throne."
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