Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-01-25
These fragments Of conversation win

These fragments OF conversation win
be better understood when IL is ex-
planned that few days before this. the
Archangel Satan had summoned his
captains to secret conference and had
with deep-laid cunning and ingenious
lies laid bare his diabolical plot against
the Son. and won them heart and soul
TO his support. IL seems that Satan had
noted with growing jealousy and hatred
the praises which were being sung Of the
wonderful works performed by the Son
In the creation of the worlds. and he
determined before the power of the Son
had grown too great that he would raise
rebellion against Him. seize the Palace
and rule in His stead. This was the
state of Satan's mind when the summons
had come to proceed to the Palace for
conference. Hastily gathering his cap
tains about him. he first won them o his
wicked schemes and then sent them out
10 SOW the seeds of jealousy and hatred
among ali the angels under his rule.
his emissaries had in the evil spirit of
their master wrought well. as the great
concourse Of angels now gathered be-
fore the mansion strikingly attested.
hosts as the doors of the mansion opened.
and the multitude OF expectant eyes were
turned to watch for Satan's appearance.
Forth he came. and the strange. deep
light. unseen and unknown before in
Heaven, burning in his eyes. held them
spellbound. The fires of hatred and
Jealousy burned fiercely and unrestrain.
edly, and no longer archangel. but arch
demon. he stood before them His mag
nihcent form lowered above them all.
and his proud head appeared as only
waiting FOR its crown. Thus he stood
and surveyed the mighty hosts, and then
slowly spake:
Fellow angels. and spirits of this
great realm. it is known TO you how the
Son hath created the earth and placed
man thereon, and that il is His purpose
to make of you ministering spirits 10
that new region. In furtherance of this
plan /, your chief. have been summoned
to the Palace to swear fresh allegiance
to the Son in this new project. and to
promise you as vassals in His cause.
WHAT say you?"
A thousand fires may spring from the
glowing sparks sent out like firebrands
into the dry stubble. and thousand
hearts. yea, thousand thousand hearts
were k1ndled that day. and a thousand
Thousand voices were lifted in sudden
rage as they cried: I'VE will not have this
Son to rule over us"
Meanwhile at the Palace. Gabriel and
Michael waited. A sudden summons
came to Gabriel TO present himself before
H.
brief but excited conversation with
Michael. and the latter instantly with
drew. and gave numerous orders to his
faithful attendants
Scarcely had they disappeared speed
ing on their several errands. before the
belated Archangel Satan was seen ar,
preaching. With no sign in face or man.
ner to show that the Son. who knoweth
ali things. had revealed the conspiracy.
Gabriel went forth TO meet him He
suffered his fawning embrace OF greet
ing. he listened silently to his profrse
apologies for being late
AS they reached the top of the stair
'.ase leading TO the Palace. Satan paused
- though 10 speak to his followers.
while he stole look out over the plain
10 see II his legions were coming. Like
the swift wind of an approaching storm
they swept down upon the Palace, and in
al instant Satan hal sprung into their
midst, and seemed everywhere giving
orders. His hosts forgot. nay los, for
ever. their godly fear. and fought like
demons.
Repeatedly they stormed the Palace
walls. but each time the unseen power of
the Almighty arm within brushed them
back. Again, and again and again. the
assault was made, for the fury of Satan
was centered upon the Son. and he knew
If he could but destroy Him. victory
would be his.
The din and roar of battle filed the
Heavens. and the curses and groans and
relentless rage of Satan and his demon
hosts were most awful.
Thus the battle ragged when Michael
at the head Of his mighty legions. came
mp with the swiftness OF the wind. Quick
~ wheeling them TO the right OF the enc
my, he sent them wedged SHAPED be-
tween Satan's hosts and the Palace walls
Inch by inch he forced them back. And
with renewed fury and desperate hate
Satan rallied his hosts.
II the Spirit of God controlled the
movements Of Michael's hosts. so must
the flaming spirit of Satan have animal
ed the hearts OF his followers. Shoulder
TO shoulder they fought. and madly. des-
perately struggled to hold their ground
But back. back. back. Michael's legions
forced them. The defeat before the pal
ace walls became a retreat and the re-
treat broke into hasty fight as Satan
sought 10 gain his own province and
make another stand.
But 6ercely did Michael pursue. move4
10y the righteousness and truth OF the
mighty God. Across the plains OF the
province. and then up into the Businesses