the spectacle of human woe and rang with songs of gladness at the tidings of a ransomed soul . With unutterable delight the children of earth enter into the joy and the wisdom of unfallen beings . They share the treasures of knowledge and understanding gained through ages upon ages in contemplation of God ' s handiwork . With undimmed vision they gaze upon the glory of creation-suns and stars and systems , all in their appointed order circling the throne of Deity . Upon all things , from the least to the greatest , the Creator ' s name is written , and in all are the riches of His power displayed .
And the years of eternity , as they roll , will bring richer and still more glorious revelations of God and of Christ . As knowledge is progressive , so will love , reverence , and happiness increase . The more men learn of God , the greater will be their admiration of His character . As Jesus opens before them the riches of redemption and the amazing achievements in the great controversy with Satan , the hearts of the ransomed thrill with more fervent devotion , and with more rapturous joy they sweep the harps of gold ; and ten thousand times ten thousand and thousands of thousands of voices unite to swell the mighty chorus of praise .
" And every creature which is in heaven , and on the earth , and under the earth , and such as are in the sea , and all that are in them , heard I saying , Blessing , and honor , and glory , and power , be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne , and unto the Lamb for ever and ever ." Revelation 5:13 . The great controversy is ended . Sin and sinners are no more . The entire universe is clean . One pulse of harmony and gladness beats through the vast creation . From Him who created all , flow life and light and gladness , throughout the realms of illimitable space . From the minutest atom to the greatest world , all things , animate and inanimate , in their unshadowed beauty and perfect joy , declare that God is love .
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