Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-14

drew atte1raon to the fact that for
half a century the world has been un-
dergoing most marvellous revolution
along the lines of increase of lnowl-
edge. He referred briefly to the SHIRE
| of Illinois iu this onward march Of IN
telligence. This. he said. IS plainly
manifest at this Fair In the wonderful
display of labor-saving devices, etc.
He remarked on the school exhibit
tons and what they indicate Of the
progress Of general knowledge even
amongst the young. He remarked also
on the improved breeds of livestock.
poultry, etc. This progress belongs to
the last fifty years. The fruits ard
vegetables also. he declared. remind
one Of Paradise and lead US to wonder
| If there could have been more nearly
perfect fruit and vegetables there.
These things are coTroborntive OF the
| Bible Testimony that we are Mt the
threshold Of glorious Epoch. called
| in the Scriptures The Reign Of Christ
for q Thousand Years. Our blessings
are the foregeams Of coming bless
lngs, which, undoubtedly, will be many
| fold greater. The Scriptures, be de-
clared. tell not only of the Six Great
DAYS of the Reign Of Sin and Death
leach day 1000 years.. but also Of the
Great Seventh Day of 1000 years-thc
Sabbath of rest from toll and sweat 81!
face, the rolling away of the Curse and
the pouring out Of Gods blessing.
! So accustomed have we become 10
the Reign Of Sin and Death that many
incline to think 1t the normal condi-
ton. But not So There is DO Sin in
heaven, and the Bible explains that
there will be no evidences Of the curse
on earth ut the close of Messiah :;
Reign. Father Adams disobedienrc
and sin brought the curse, Dying thou
shalt die"
an Gods Duo TIne."
Long ago the Omnipotent One could
have bound or have destroyed Satan
and all rebelious to the Divine ar
Engagements. On the contrary God his
permitted evil rs great lesson. until
He shall be ready to establish His
Kingdom. The foundation of all the
| coming blessings rests upon the sac
rIGcc of jesus at Calvary. But the
first direct result has been the gather
ing of the Church. the Elect from e.
cry nation and denomination. These
perfected in the First Resurrection.
will constitute the Kingdom class, as
sociated with the Redeemer IN His
glorious work Of the future.
Many of us have not appreciated the
work Of Christ In full: We thought thai
He died merely to assist the Church
AS the Apostle says. BE is indeed the
Satisfaction for the Church's sins IAN!
not for ours only. but also for the sins
of the whole world" Il John Ii. -
His Church will be His associates III
His great work Of blessing all nations.
kindreds and peoples for whom liz
died, "thc Just for the unjust
The marvrls of our day are merc!'
the foreCleams of this Thousand-Iear
Dav of NessiaI!'S Reign. But we mus
not cynect I'LL the good things that Go'l
has promised just yet. Human prid,'
will first be brought low; injustice VIII
first have a great punishment-"a tine
Of trouble such as never was sine"
there WAS n nation. Daniel xii. l.
Tho lifting Of the veil Of ignorance
has been delayed until now becallS"
the effect of the knowledge in an uE
sanctified heart Is to bring discomfort
This is the meaning Of the restless coi''
dition of the world today, which i;
lending on to anarchy God gracious
IL withheld the light until now. so thai
the time Of trouble resulting may b.
duly checked by His Kingdom, which,
Is about to be set up. and for which
we have so long prayed. "Thy King
dom come: Thy will be done on earth.
"Every Knee Shall Bow"
As Ntossiob's Kingdom shall progress:
in its establishment. darkness. ignor
ance. superstition. will continue '''
viold before the light of the Sun T.;
righteousness. until the whole cart
shall be filed with the knowledge a.
God. until the True Light shall lighter
every man-until there shall be no nee'i
FOR one to say to his neiGhbor. knn"'
thou the Lord. for all shall know Hin
In that glorious Day the world vii
have abundant opportunity. not onl2'
for kroring. but also for coming IA
obedience. The Redeemer VIII lie tie
Helper, the glorious King. to reign an'i
rule. and the glorious Priest, to instruct
md unfit: and the Church will be Hi
associates and ioint-heirs. The wcr'''
-.;ll then get the great blessing OF hn
man Restitution and uplift. and nj
who refuse shall be destroyed in the.
Second Death. Then will come to pass
the promise of our text, that Ever
knee shall bow and every tongue COZ
fnss 70 the glory Of God"