Having during that reign turned many to righteousness,
they shine forth as the stars for ever and ever. (Daniel 12:3) The earth
has been brought to a condition of Edenic Paradise. In it there are no
weeds, thistles, or wicked thorns. It is a fit habitation for perfect
man, pleasing to the eye. All men and women have been perfected in
organism, mind, and character; and gracious words are upon their lips.
Each one, granted a perfect voice, possesses the ability to sing
perfectly; and a song of joy is upon all lips. All the creation of earth
is now subjected to man; and the chief joy of every one is and will be
to contribute to the happiness of his fellow men and to glorify God and
Christ.
[623]By faith behold this happy picture for a moment, and then turn
your vision to the things heavenly. There angels, who for ages have
faithfully performed service as messengers to the Lord, are assembled;
line upon line, tier upon tier of these glorious beings. In their
respective positions of honor stand forth the cherubim and seraphim; and
in the midst of all stands the Christ. Jesus Christ the blessed and
faithful one, as the great victor now looks back over his work and 'sees
the travail of his soul and is satisfied' with the happy results.
Standing by his side is his glorious bride, who for a thousand years has
been the recipient of the exceeding riches of the grace of God through
her beloved Head, and who will now enjoy these favors to endless ages.
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