light and darkness as it waxed
stronger. And as Christ in His
expiring agony upon the cross
cried out, 'It is finished!' a
shout of triumph rung through
every world, and
through heaven itself.
The great contest that
had been so long in
progress in this world
was now decided, and
Christ was conqueror.
His death had answered
the question whether
the Father and the Son
had sufficient love for
man to exercise self-de-
nial and a spirit of
sacrifice. Satan had re-
vealed his true character
as a liar and a murderer.
It was seen that the very
same spirit with which
he had ruled the chil-
dren of men who were
under his power, he
would have manifested
if permitted to control
the intelligences of
heaven. With one voice
the loyal universe united
in extolling the divine
administration." - Pa-

that Christ must die for their
sins was brought vividly to their
remembrance. Every lamb of-
fered in sacrifice pointed to "the

Lamb slain from
the foundation
of the world."
Rev. 13:8.

triarchs and Prophets, Every lamb offered in sacrifice pointed to "the
pp. 68-70.
Lamb slain from the foundation of the world."

Through the sin of the "first man," Adam, the do-
minion of the earth was lost to the race. Through
Christ, "the second man,
the Lord from
heaven," the dominion will be restored. Says the
prophet, "O tower of the flock, the strong hold of
the daughter of Zion, unto Thee shall it come, even
the first dominion." Micah 4:8.

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And Paul tells us of the "redemption of the purchased possession." Eph. 1:14. Yes, the possession has been purchased at an infinite cost. And when the great work of redemption is finished, "the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey Him." Dan. 7:27.

Truly, the plan of salvation, which to Paul was "the mystery of godliness," is beyond our comprehension. "Who can know the depths of that love which 'passeth knowledge'? Through endless ages, immortal minds, seeking to comprehend the mysteries of that incomprehensible love, will wonder and adore."

"I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven." Gen. 22:17.

"If ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise." Gal.

3:29.

Standing on the Promises

ETER the aged, in a summing up of what Christ has done for "them that have obtained like precious faith," says:

"According as His divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him that hath called us to glory and virtue: whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises; that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature." Peter 1:3, 4.

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On these promises the hope of the Christian rests. "Which hope," says the apostle Paul, "we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil." Heb. 6:19. The soul of the servant of God is anchored to the