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The European Union in Prophecy
tidings of the Saviour's coming should be given in the Scandinavian countries; and
when the voices of His servants were silenced, He put His Spirit upon the children,
that the work might be accomplished.
When Jesus drew near to Jerusalem attended by the rejoicing multitudes that,
with shouts of triumph and the waving of palm branches, heralded Him as the Son of
David, the jealous Pharisees called upon Him to silence them; but Jesus answered
that all this was in fulfillment of prophecy, and if these should hold their peace, the
very stones would cry out. The people, intimidated by the threats of the priests and
rulers, ceased their joyful proclamation as they entered the gates of Jerusalem; but
the children in the temple courts afterward took up the refrain, and, waving their
branches of palm, they cried: "Hosanna to the Son of David!" Matthew 21:8-16. When
the Pharisees, sorely displeased, said unto Him, "Hearest Thou what these say?"
Jesus answered, "Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings
Thou hast perfected praise?" As God wrought through children at the time of Christ's
first advent, so He wrought through them in giving the message of His second advent.
God's word must be fulfilled, that the proclamation of the Saviour's coming should be
given to all peoples, tongues, and nations.
To William Miller and his colaborers it was given to preach the warning in
America. This country became the center of the great advent movement. It was here
that the prophecy of the first angel's message had its most direct fulfillment. The
writings of Miller and his associates were carried to distant lands. Wherever
missionaries had penetrated in all the world, were sent the glad tidings of Christ's
speedy return. Far and wide spread the message of the everlasting gospel: "Fear God,
and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come."
The testimony of the prophecies which seemed to point to the coming of Christ
in the spring of 1844 took deep hold of the minds of the people. As the message went
from state to state, there was everywhere awakened widespread interest. Many were
convinced that the arguments from the prophetic periods were correct, and, sacrificing
their pride of opinion, they joyfully received the truth. Some ministers laid aside their
sectarian views and feelings, left their salaries and their churches, and united in
proclaiming the coming of Jesus. There were comparatively few ministers, however,
who would accept this message; therefore it was largely committed to humble laymen.
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