The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-28

erS-to be communications from the
dead, are really deceptive communica-
lions from these fallen angels. So
far from claiming that these profess
sorS and mediums practice deception,
his claim is that they themselves are
deceived and are unintentionally lead
ing others onward into a terrible Spir-
| itualistic maelstrom, which, he de-
clares. we are nearing, according to
the Bible He warned against hyp-
notism, mind cures, ETC., practiced by
well meaning but deceived physicians,
ministers and others. He declared that
all these tended to break down the
human will, the God-given barrier and
defense of mankind against the en-
croachments of these fallen angels,
who seek continually to intrude them
selves into the mind, thoughts and will
of men. He warned all against oc-
cult influences of every kind, urging
that the human will should be pre-
served and should be submitted only to
the Almighty, and to him only-in-
diligently in accordance with his in
structions in the Bible.
Overthrow of Satan's Empire.
Satan, through false doctrines
| doctrines of devils has entrenched
himself in the superstitions and preju-
dices, not only of the heather, but also
of the civilized The creeds of the
dark ages evidenced the fact that he
had much to do with their formulation.
His false doctrines, antagonistic to the
as veritable Bible truths"just as Satan
endeavOred to twist and misa pply the
Bible to Jesus in his wilderness temp
tation mark i, 49,. Thus Satan has
caused gross darkness to cover the
heather and considerable darkness to
cover the civilized earth. But we are
in the morning of the new diSpenSa
ton, which is to bring so much bless
ing to the world of mankind in the
opening of the eyes of mans under
standing, and in physical blessings and
comforts. AS a result we have the
wonderful conveniences and appliances
of steam and electricity, the printing
press and the electric light as instead
of the tallow candle and Quill pen of
the past. Whatsoever doth make
manifest is light and special light is
due also at this time to Gods conse-
Grated people. The illumination now
granted to the eyes of our understand
ing as Christians. through Bible study
help, is intended to be for the Chris
tian what the arc light is in nature.
Mans subserviency to Satan is an
realize their bondage do not generally
recognize by whom they have been
enslaved- But gradually the bonds
are breaking as we near the time of
Bible our Lord at his second advent
Will bind the adversary for a thou
sand years that he may deceive man
kind no more. Meantime all the bless
| ed influences OIL nSnC ana truth ana
grace will be let loose in the world
and as a result, the knowledge of the
glory of God shall fill the whole
earth Instead Of the darkness of
the night of sin and death there will
! be the morning of joy and gladness
and restitution and blessing. The sun
| of righteousness will arise with heal
| ing in his beams OF that glorious
| day Saint Peter spoke, saying, Times
| of refreshing shall come from the
| presence of the Lord, and he shall
| send Jesus Christ, who before was
preached unto you, whom the heavens
must retain until the times of restitu-
| ton of all things which God hath
| spoken by the mouth of all the holy
| prophets since the world began (ActS
| iii 1920. Satan's destruction, &C
cording to the Bible, will not be con-
summated until after the millennial
kingdom of Christ shall have accom-
| plished it's glorious work of uplifting
| humanity out of sin and death condi-
| tions to full human perfection and the
| image of God. All the unwilling and
| disobedient will be counted as servants
| of Satan and will, with him, be de-
| stroyed in the second death--extinc-
| tion-from which there will be no re-
! demption or recovery.
Great Missionary Work.
1.-THE missionary work of blessing
| and uplifting all the families of the
/ earth is appointed of God for the mil
! lennial kingdom-ahd thank God, the
evidences are that it is very near, yea,
| in a sense, already beginning. It's
| blessings are intimated by the wonder
| full progress of our day. Everything
| waits until the predetermined number
| of Missionaries shall have been called
| and schooled and tested and found
worthy of the great and honorable
work. The qualification is that each