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Chap. 39 - The Time of Trouble
“At that time shall Michael stand up, the great Prince which standeth
for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such
as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that
time thy people shall be delivered, everyone that shall be found written
in the book.” Daniel 12:1.
When the third angel’s message closes, mercy no longer pleads for
the guilty inhabitants of the earth. The people of God have accomplished
their work. They have received “the latter rain,” “the refreshing from the
presence of the Lord,” and they are prepared for the trying hour before
them. Angels are hastening to and fro in heaven. An angel returning
from the earth announces that his work is done; the final test has been
brought upon the world, and all who have proved themselves loyal to the
divine precepts have received “the seal of the living God.” Then Jesus
ceases His intercession in the sanctuary above. He lifts His hands and
with a loud voice says, “It is done;” and all the angelic host lay off their
crowns as He makes the solemn announcement: “He that is unjust, let
him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he
that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him
be holy still.” Revelation 22:11. Every case has been decided for life or
death. Christ has made the atonement for His people and
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