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The European Union in Prophecy
promises that reveal the sinner's only hope. Thus the light of truth penetrated many
a darkened mind, rolling back the cloud of gloom, until the Sun of Righteousness
shone into the heart with healing in His beams. It was often the case that some portion
of Scripture was read again and again, the hearer desiring it to be repeated, as if he
would assure himself that he had heard aright. Especially was the repetition of these
words eagerly desired: "The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin."
1 John 1:7. "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of
man be lifted up: that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal
life." John 3:14, 15.
Many were undeceived in regard to the claims of Rome. They saw how vain is
the mediation of men or angels in behalf of the sinner. As the true light dawned upon
their minds they exclaimed with rejoicing: "Christ is my priest; His blood is my
sacrifice; His altar is my confessional." They cast themselves wholly upon the merits
of Jesus, repeating the words, "Without faith it is impossible to please Him." Hebrews
11:6. "There is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must
be saved." Acts 4:12. The assurance of a Saviour's love seemed too much for some of
these poor tempest-tossed souls to realize. So great was the relief which it brought,
such a flood of light was shed upon them, that they seemed transported to heaven.
Their hands were laid confidingly in the hand of Christ; their feet were planted upon
the Rock of Ages. All fear of death was banished. They could now covet the prison and
the fagot if they might thereby honour the name of their Redeemer.
In secret places the word of God was thus brought forth and read, sometimes to
a single soul, sometimes to a little company who were longing for light and truth.
Often the entire night was spent in this manner. So great would be the wonder and
admiration of the listeners that the messenger of mercy was not infrequently
compelled to cease his reading until the understanding could grasp the tidings of
salvation. Often would words like these be uttered: "Will God indeed accept my
offering? Will He smile upon me? Will He pardon me? " The answer was read: "Come
unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give your rest." Matthew
11:28.
Faith grasped the promise, and the glad response was heard: "No more long
pilgrimages to make; no more painful journeys to holy shrines. I may come to Jesus
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