Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-02-01


since the coming
OF these apostate angels had given way
TO mad glee and fiendish expectancy
satan had just returned with tidings
from the earth. But a short time before
tnis he had gone forth in response to
the advice and counsel of his followers.
Ihough defeated and cast out of Heaven
they were not subdued. but like the
conquered foe that plots secret revenge
and waits but for the favored moment
TO strike, they with one voice and one
purpose counseled war against high
Heaven. That open conflict was folly.
they had but 100 recently learned But
III they could not successfully measure
arms with Michael and his hosts. they
determined tLat by strategy and subter-
luge and triCkery, which have come to
De the favofite methods of warfare of
Satan and his angels, they would in
met sore disaster upon their enemies
and perchance regain the paradise thew
had lost
In pursuance of this plan Satan had
gone torth and at last found his way
10 the earth, which the Son had but so
recently formed. Fair indeed was the
place, as we know. and TO the ewes of
Satan how beautiful and refreshing after
the Dlackness and foulness of the nit
Whlie he stood thus thrilled by the
new nope and purpose that had taken
root within his black heart. two objects
drew near and stopped on the other
Slne OF the clump of bushes behind which
satan stood concealed No sight since
coming to earth had so stirred him as
Ga these two fair creatures. They could
be none other than the man and the
woman who had been the browning fri
uHph OF the Sons creative power. for
ne beheld in them the likeness of the
rather and the Son. and knew that If
was OF these the angels had spoken in
Heaven.
voices broke the spell which held him
and he heard the woman say:
See. Aoam. there STANDS the tree of
"alch God said we should not partake
How often we come thither without
realizing it,"
Yes responded Adam. Il have noted
that each path from our dwelling leads
hlther. Tor the tree stands i'm the midst
of the garden"
real'|e that every step we take leads
IN the direction where we must choose
ms VIII rather than our own" spoke
UP Eve. with woman : quick intuition
lhou art ready with thy thoughts
my love, exclaimed her husband annre-
clatiyely. Il verify believe thou ba.t
spoken wonderful truth. Rut tbor
mast rot yet offered explanation cf rho
oarFhess which suddenly rolled in unor
Us three days aso and Of the vivid flash
OF llght which sped through space " h.
challenged, half p!ayfully, half car
nestly.
No, neither can even venture
guess slowly and thoughtfu,Iy Eve 70
plieo' Yet | cannot dispel the feeling
mat some new danger turks about Ms ="
Ana drawing closer To the side If her
husband she stood in silence. while no
In gentle response clasped mis- arm moro
closely about her
Ana! chuckled Satan. I'm fendisb
glee, a. he withdrew and sped back o.
the regions where his legions of demo,
angels awaited his coming. "Reyeneo
Is sweet. and verify I shall have nv
III, Tor man shall feel my power and the
earth snail become my dwelling place
Ihus musing he entered in high spirits
the gates Of he'll and quickly related
all his marvellous story.
The blOOd-curdliHg cheers and crias
which filled the dismal place when.Satan
had ceased speaking had scarcely dieo
away before the conference had beeun
as to the best methods to pursue I'm ar
complishing their purposes. Some were
for instant invasion of the earth and
assault In force upon the inhabitants
thereof, but Satan reminded them of tho
irresistible power OF God which sur-
rounded all who abode in His will re-
calling to their minds the futile assaults
upon the Palace and the attempt 10 get
az the person Of the Son.
1T were folly to attempt 10 pass the
boundaries which God has set. and f.
would but reveal 90 man our true pur-
pose and intent Neither must We an
pear a numerous company. else will
we alright our prey and lose our quarry.
Man is wholly given up to the will of
God, and his heart is tow ards Him.
Should we inadyisedly proceed. there Is
danger that our true character may be
revealed. and man be put upon his
guard. In all deceit and guile we must
handle this matter. AS an angel Of light
must we appear unto them"
Silence reigned for a moment after
Satan had ceased speaking and then
with unanimous cry they endorsed