CHAPTER 38 (The
Great Controversy)
The Saints' Reward
Then I saw a very great number of angels bring
from the city glorious crowns; a crown for every saint with his name written
thereon; and as Jesus called for the crowns, angels presented them to him, and
the lovely Jesus, with his own right hand, placed the crowns on the heads of
the saints. In the same manner, the
angels brought the harps, and Jesus presented them also to the saints. The commanding angels first struck the note,
and then every voice was raised in grateful, happy praise, and every hand
skillfully swept over the strings of the harp, sending forth melodious music in
rich and perfect strains. Then I saw
Jesus lead the redeemed company to the gate of the city. He laid hold of the gate and swung it back on
its glittering hinges, and bade the nations who had kept the truth to enter
in. There was everything in the city to
feast the eye. Rich glory they beheld
everywhere. Then Jesus looked upon his
redeemed saints; their countenances were radiant with glory; and as he fixed his
loving eyes upon them, he said, with his rich, musical voice, I behold the
travail of my soul, and am satisfied.
This rich glory is yours to enjoy eternally. Your sorrows are ended. There shall be no more death, neither sorrow,
nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain. I saw the redeemed host bow and cast their
glittering crowns at the feet of Jesus, and then, as his lovely hand raised
them up, they touched their golden harps, and filled all heaven with their rich
music, and songs to the Lamb.
I then saw Jesus leading the redeemed host to the
tree of life, and again we heard his lovely voice, richer than any music that
ever fell on mortal ear, saying, The leaves of this tree are for the healing of
the nations. Eat ye all of it. Upon the tree of life was most beautiful
fruit, which the saints could partake of freely. There was a most glorious throne in the City,
and from under the throne proceeded a pure river of water of life, as clear as
crystal. On either side of this river of
life was the tree of life. On the banks
of the river were beautiful trees bearing fruit which was good for food. Language is altogether too feeble to attempt
a description of heaven. As the scene
rises before me I am lost in amazement; and carried away with the surpassing
splendor and the excellent glory, I lay down the pen, and exclaim, O what
love! What wondrous love! The most exalted language cannot describe the
glory of heaven, nor the matchless depths of a Saviour's love.
See Isaiah 53:11; 2Timothy 4:8; Revelation 15:2,
21:4, 22:1-2
Isa 53:11 He
shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge
shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.
2Ti 4:8
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord,
the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto
all them also that love his appearing.
Rev 15:2 And I
saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the
victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the
number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.
Rev 21:4 And
God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more
death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for
the former things are passed away.
Rev 22:1 And
he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of
the throne of God and of the Lamb.
Rev 22:2 In
the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the
tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every
month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
Praise God!!!!!!!
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