The 7 Seals of RevelationThe 7 Seals of Revelation

“The number 7 indicates completeness, and ispsymbolic of the fact that the messages extend tothe end of time…” (Acts of the Apostles, p. 585).

“The Revelation of Jesus Christ which GodThe Revelation of Jesus Christ, which Godgave unto him, to show unto his servantsthings which must shortly come tothings which must shortly come topass…Blessed is he that readeth, and theythat hear the words of this prophecy andthat hear the words of this prophecy, andkeep those things which are written therein:for the time is at hand.” Revelation 1:1-3for the time is at hand. Revelation 1:1 3

HORSE = HORSE = STRENGTH/POWERSTRENGTH/POWER

USED IN WARUSED IN WARUSED IN WARUSED IN WAR

HORSE = GOD’S PEOPLE

If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside the , yshepherds' tents. I have compared thee, O my love to a company of horses inmy love, to a company of horses in Pharaoh's chariots. Song of Solomon 1:8-9

Revelation 6:2 “And I saw, and behold a Revelation 6:2 “And I saw, and behold a white horsewhite horse: and he that sat on him had a : and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth he went forth conquering, and to conquer.”

The Color White Represents PurityThe Color White Represents PurityThe Color White Represents Purity, The Color White Represents Purity, Worthiness, RighteousnessWorthiness, Righteousness

Daniel 12:10Revelation 3:4 5; (ch)19:8Daniel 12:10Revelation 3:4 5; (ch)19:8Revelation 3:4, 5; (ch)19:8Revelation 3:4, 5; (ch)19:8

HORSE = GOD’S PEOPLE“And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war Hisand in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God And the armies which were in heaven followedGod. And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that g p ,with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress

f th fi d th f Al i ht G d ”of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.” Revelation 19:11-15

“…white horses were rode by conquerors on y qthe days of their triumph….” (Barnes, 1859, p. 165)p )

“White horses are generally refused in war, because they make the rider a mark for the enemy...” (Henry & S 685)& Scott, p. 685)

“The first symbol is a white horse…a fit emblem of the triumphs of the gospel in the first century of the Christian p g p yEra...The rider upon this horse went forth where? His commission was unlimited. The gospel was to all the

ld ” (S ith 1885 412)world.” (Smith, 1885, p. 412)

And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see. And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword. Revelation 6:3, 4

Red is a Symbol of Blood, Red is a Symbol of Blood, War CorruptionWar CorruptionWar, CorruptionWar, Corruption

2 Kings 3:22; Isaiah 1:18; Proverbs 23:312 Kings 3:22; Isaiah 1:18; Proverbs 23:31--3333

And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see. And there went out second beast say, Come and see. And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earthtake peace from the earth, , and that they should and that they should kill one anotherkill one another: and there was : and there was given unto him given unto him a great sworda great sword. Revelation 6:3, 4. Revelation 6:3, 4

“Th i f th E Di l ti i th“Th i f th E Di l ti i th“The accession of the Emperor Diocletian is the era “The accession of the Emperor Diocletian is the era …under the name of the ‘Era of Martyrs.’ All former …under the name of the ‘Era of Martyrs.’ All former persecutions of the faith were forgotten in horror withpersecutions of the faith were forgotten in horror withpersecutions of the faith were forgotten in horror with persecutions of the faith were forgotten in horror with which men looked back…The fiendish cruelty of Nero, which men looked back…The fiendish cruelty of Nero, the jealous fears of Domitian, the unimpassioned the jealous fears of Domitian, the unimpassioned j pj pdislike of Marcus, the sweeping purpose of Decius, the dislike of Marcus, the sweeping purpose of Decius, the clever devices of Valerian, fell into obscurity when clever devices of Valerian, fell into obscurity when

d i h h d f h fi ld i h h d f h fi lcompared with the concentrated terrors of that final compared with the concentrated terrors of that final grapple…” (Mason, 1876, p. 1)grapple…” (Mason, 1876, p. 1)

“Under Diocletian occurred the last longest and“Under Diocletian occurred the last longest andUnder Diocletian…occurred the last, longest, and Under Diocletian…occurred the last, longest, and harshest persecution. It …endured ten years…In harshest persecution. It …endured ten years…In 303…[a]n imperial edict commanded the churches to 303…[a]n imperial edict commanded the churches to [ ] p[ ] p‘be razed to the ground, the Scriptures destroyed by ‘be razed to the ground, the Scriptures destroyed by fire,’ Christians officials degraded, Christian servants fire,’ Christians officials degraded, Christian servants enslaved, bishops imprisoned and forced to sacrifice, enslaved, bishops imprisoned and forced to sacrifice, and torture [was]employed and torture [was]employed to compel Christians to to compel Christians to

ff ” (Fli k 1909 106)” (Fli k 1909 106)conformconform.” (Flick, 1909 p. 106).” (Flick, 1909 p. 106)

Milner (1847) states that “avarice had taken deep root Milner (1847) states that “avarice had taken deep root among them [Christians]; and vast numbers lapsed intoamong them [Christians]; and vast numbers lapsed intoamong them [Christians]; and vast numbers lapsed into among them [Christians]; and vast numbers lapsed into idolatry immediately. Even before men were accused as idolatry immediately. Even before men were accused as Christians, ‘many ran to the forum and sacrificed to the Christians, ‘many ran to the forum and sacrificed to the , y, ygods as they were ordered; and the crowds of apostates gods as they were ordered; and the crowds of apostates were so great that the magistrates wished to delay were so great that the magistrates wished to delay numbers of them till the next day; but they were numbers of them till the next day; but they were importuned …to be allowed to prove themselves heathens importuned …to be allowed to prove themselves heathens that very night” (p 290)that very night” (p 290)that very night (p. 290).that very night (p. 290).

“So general was the Diocletian persecution, and so “So general was the Diocletian persecution, and so destructive its effect, that at its cessation the Christian destructive its effect, that at its cessation the Christian Church was thought to be forever extinct… The Church was thought to be forever extinct… The Di l ti iDi l ti i th l t f th tth l t f th tDiocletian oppression Diocletian oppression was the last of the great was the last of the great persecutions brought by pagan Rome against persecutions brought by pagan Rome against Christianity as a wholeChristianity as a whole. A stupendous change,. A stupendous change,Christianity as a wholeChristianity as a whole. A stupendous change, . A stupendous change, amounting to a revolution, now appears in the affairs amounting to a revolution, now appears in the affairs of the Church. Constantine, known in history as of the Church. Constantine, known in history as Constantine the GreatConstantine the Great, became emperor of Rome A.D. , became emperor of Rome A.D. 306, and reigned 31 years. Early in his reign he 306, and reigned 31 years. Early in his reign he

d th hith t l f Ch i tid th hith t l f Ch i tiespoused the hitherto unpopular cause of Christians, espoused the hitherto unpopular cause of Christians, and took the Church under official protection…..” and took the Church under official protection…..” ((TalmageTalmage 1909 p 74 75)1909 p 74 75)((TalmageTalmage, 1909, p. 74, 75)., 1909, p. 74, 75).

“The nominal conversion of Constantine, in th l t f th f th t dthe early part of the fourth century, caused great rejoicing; and the world, cloaked with a f f i ht lk d i t thform of righteousness, walked into the church. Now the work of corruption rapidly

d P i hil i t bprogressed. Paganism, while appearing to be vanquished, became the conqueror. Her spirit

t ll d th h h H d t icontrolled the church. Her doctrines, ceremonies, and superstitions were i t d i t th f ith dincorporated into the faith and worship of the professed f ll f Ch i t ” (GC88 49)followers of Christ.” (GC88, p. 49)

“And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third b t C d A d I b h ld d l bl k hbeast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A y,measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.” Revelation 6:5 6Revelation 6:5, 6

Black symbol of Famine, Desolation, Sorrow (because of idolatry) ( y)

Lamentations 5:10; Jeremiah 4: 25-28; Jeremiah 8:19-22

“ A bl k h th it f hit ! A i d“…A black horse the very opposite of white! A period of great darkness and moral corruption in the church must be denoted by this symbol. By the events of themust be denoted by this symbol. By the events of the second seal the way was fully opened for that state of things to be brought about which is here presented. The time that intervened between the reign of Constantine and the establishment of the papacy in AD 538 b j tl t d th ti h thAD 538 may be justly noted as the time when the darkest errors and the grossest superstitions sprang up in the church Of a period immediately succeedingup in the church. Of a period immediately succeeding the days of Constantine…” (Smith, 1885, p. 414)

“An enormous train of different superstitions were gradually substituted in place of true religion andgradually substituted in place of true religion and genuine piety…” there was a “desire of imitating the pagan rites, and of blending them with the Christian worship…” “…true religion was almost entirely superseded by horrid superstition.” (M h i 1810 355 358)(Mosheim, 1810, p. 355, 358)

“Thi i b t i d“This compromise between paganism and Christianity resulted in the development of the ‘man of sin’ foretold in prophecy as opposing and exaltingof sin foretold in prophecy as opposing and exalting himself above God. That gigantic system of false religion is a masterpiece of Satan's power,—ag p p ,monument of his efforts to seat himself upon the throne to rule the earth according to his will.” (The Great Controversy 1888, p. 50)

“And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third b t C d A d I b h ld d l bl k hbeast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A y,measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.” Revelation 6:5 6Revelation 6:5, 6

Balances indicate the character of the holder & time of threatened persecution or oppression, and famine:of threatened persecution or oppression, and famine:

Job 31:6; Daniel 5:26; Proverbs 11:1; Hosea 12:7; Micah 6:11, 12; Leviticus 26:24-26; Ezekiel 4:16, 17

The cost of the wheat & barley indicate unjust y jbalances, and a great famine..

“The black horse typifies a period of famine, when food would become so scarce that a quart of wheat, the standard daily ration for one person wouldthe standard daily ration for one person, would increase to twelve times its normal price. The cost of even …barley meal would similarly advance to aof even …barley meal would similarly advance to a denarius [or penny], which was the daily wage of the workingman…” (Case, 1919, p. 263)

The same spirit is seen today that is represented in Revelation 6:6-8. History is to be reenacted. That which has been will be again. This spirit works to confuse and to perplex Dissension will be seen in every nation kindredperplex. Dissension will be seen in every nation, kindred, tongue and people, and those who have not had a spirit to follow the light that God has given through His living oracles, through His appointed agencies, will become confused. Their judgment will reveal weakness. Disorder and strife and confusion will be seen in the church. (4MR, p. 152)confusion will be seen in the church. (4MR, p. 152)

And I looked, and behold a pale horse: And I looked, and behold a pale horse: pand his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power

pand his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And powerand Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth to kill with sword and with

and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth to kill with sword and withof the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the b t f th th

of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the b t f th thbeasts of the earth. beasts of the earth.

Pale = color of death“ Thi h f li id d h d ti

Pale = color of death“ Thi h f li id d h d ti“…This horse was of a livid, cadaverous hue, denoting an agent of ghastly, terrible nature...It is fitting that we notice particularly the agents of destruction employed

“…This horse was of a livid, cadaverous hue, denoting an agent of ghastly, terrible nature...It is fitting that we notice particularly the agents of destruction employednotice particularly the agents of destruction employed by this rider. He possesses a sword with which to kill—the same instrument wielded by the rider of the red

notice particularly the agents of destruction employed by this rider. He possesses a sword with which to kill—the same instrument wielded by the rider of the red yhorse—but it is evident that he uses it with more terrific energy, by reason of which he receives the

yhorse—but it is evident that he uses it with more terrific energy, by reason of which he receives the name Death, or The Destroyer” (Smith, 2006, p. 84, 86)name Death, or The Destroyer” (Smith, 2006, p. 84, 86)

“And I looked, and behold a pale horse: “And I looked, and behold a pale horse: pand his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power

pand his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And powerand Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth to kill with sword and with

and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth to kill with sword and withof the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with theb t f th th ” R l ti 6 8

of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with theb t f th th ” R l ti 6 8beasts of the earth.” Revelation 6:8beasts of the earth.” Revelation 6:8

Pale = color of deathPale = color of death“…The period during which this seal applies can hardly be mistaken. It must refer to the time in which the papacy b it b k d t i d d ti l

“…The period during which this seal applies can hardly be mistaken. It must refer to the time in which the papacy b it b k d t i d d ti lbore its unrebuked, unrestrained, and persecuting rule, beginning about AD 538, and extending to the time when the Reformers began their work of exposing the

bore its unrebuked, unrestrained, and persecuting rule, beginning about AD 538, and extending to the time when the Reformers began their work of exposing thethe Reformers began their work of exposing the corruptions of the papal system” (Smith, 1845, p. 17)the Reformers began their work of exposing the corruptions of the papal system” (Smith, 1845, p. 17)

“And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that wereunder the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: And they criedtestimony which they held: And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true dost thou not judge and avengeholy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And white robes were given unto every one ofAnd white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season until theirshould rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were should beshould be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.” Revelation 6:9-11

“It seems consistent that this seal, like all the others, should cover a period of time, and that the date of itsshould cover a period of time, and that the date of its application cannot be mistaken if the preceding seals have rightly located. Following the period of papal persecution, the time covered by this seal would begin when the Reformation began to undermine the papal f b i ti d t i th ti f thfabrication, and restrain the persecuting power of the Roman Catholic Church.” (Smith, 1885, p. 418)

“And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the“And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for thethe altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O

the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And

hit b i t f th d it

Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And

hit b i t f th d itwhite robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their

white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and theirlittle season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.” Revelation 6:9-11

little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.” Revelation 6:9-11

“By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from “By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when,

righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the

under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for therepublican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near

republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is nearand that the end is near. and that the end is near.

“As the approach of the Roman armies was a sign to the disciples of the impending destruction of Jerusalem, so may this apostasy “As the approach of the Roman armies was a sign to the disciples of the impending destruction of Jerusalem, so may this apostasy be a sign to us that the limit of God's forbearance is reached, that the measure of our nation's iniquity is full, and that the angel of mercy is about to take her flight, never to return…” (5T, p. 451)

be a sign to us that the limit of God's forbearance is reached, that the measure of our nation's iniquity is full, and that the angel of mercy is about to take her flight, never to return…” (5T, p. 451)

The people of God will then be plunged into those scenes of affliction and distress which prophets have described as the time of Jacob's trouble. The cries of the faithful, persecuted ones

The people of God will then be plunged into those scenes of affliction and distress which prophets have described as the time of Jacob's trouble. The cries of the faithful, persecuted onesof Jacob s trouble. The cries of the faithful, persecuted ones ascend to heaven. And as the blood of Abel cried from the ground, there are voices also crying to God from martyrs' graves, from the sepulchers of the sea from mountain caverns from

of Jacob s trouble. The cries of the faithful, persecuted ones ascend to heaven. And as the blood of Abel cried from the ground, there are voices also crying to God from martyrs' graves, from the sepulchers of the sea from mountain caverns fromfrom the sepulchers of the sea, from mountain caverns, from convent vaults: ‘How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost Thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?’

Th L d i d i Hi k All h i ti Th J d f

from the sepulchers of the sea, from mountain caverns, from convent vaults: ‘How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost Thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?’

Th L d i d i Hi k All h i ti Th J d fThe Lord is doing His work. All heaven is astir. The Judge of all the earth is soon to arise and vindicate His insulted authority. The mark of deliverance will be set upon the men who keep God's

The Lord is doing His work. All heaven is astir. The Judge of all the earth is soon to arise and vindicate His insulted authority. The mark of deliverance will be set upon the men who keep God's commandments, who revere His law, and who refuse the mark of the beast or of his image.” (5T 451, 452)commandments, who revere His law, and who refuse the mark of the beast or of his image.” (5T 451, 452)

“B t i th d ft th t t ib l ti th h ll“B t i th d ft th t t ib l ti th h ll“But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, And the stars of heaven shall fall and the powers that

“But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, And the stars of heaven shall fall and the powers thatAnd the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.” (Mark 13:24, 25)And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.” (Mark 13:24, 25)

“And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, d l th th k d th

“And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, d l th th k d thand, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun

became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; And the stars of heaven fell unto

and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; And the stars of heaven fell untobecame as blood; And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs when she is shaken of a mighty wind ”

became as blood; And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs when she is shaken of a mighty wind ”figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. Revelation 6:12, 13 figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. Revelation 6:12, 13

There was a great earthquake.There was a great earthquake.

November 1, 1755November 1, 1755

“…the tremor produced by the great Lisbon earthq ake of 1755 shook a region“…the tremor produced by the great Lisbon earthq ake of 1755 shook a regionLisbon earthquake of 1755 shook a region four times as big as all Europe put together” (Littell & Littell 1884 p 310)

Lisbon earthquake of 1755 shook a region four times as big as all Europe put together” (Littell & Littell 1884 p 310)together” (Littell & Littell, 1884,p. 310)together” (Littell & Littell, 1884,p. 310)

“The great Lisbon earthquake of 1755, which“The great Lisbon earthquake of 1755, whichThe great Lisbon earthquake of 1755, which destroyed over 100,000 lives disturbed an area of 12,000,000 or 14,000,000 square

The great Lisbon earthquake of 1755, which destroyed over 100,000 lives disturbed an area of 12,000,000 or 14,000,000 squarearea of 12,000,000 or 14,000,000 square miles. It extended entirely across the Atlantic Ocean, and was felt in New England”

area of 12,000,000 or 14,000,000 square miles. It extended entirely across the Atlantic Ocean, and was felt in New England”Ocean, and was felt in New England (Brewer & Warren, 1890, p. 24)Ocean, and was felt in New England (Brewer & Warren, 1890, p. 24)

The sun became blackThe sun became black

The sun became blackThe sun became black

“May 19, 1790. At midday near-total d k bl d d d“May 19, 1790. At midday near-total d k bl d d ddarkness unaccountably descended upon much of New England. Candles darkness unaccountably descended upon much of New England. Candles were lit, fowls went to roost and many fearful persons believed that doomsday were lit, fowls went to roost and many fearful persons believed that doomsday p yhad arrived….No scientific verifiable cause for this widespread phenomenon

p yhad arrived….No scientific verifiable cause for this widespread phenomenoncause for this widespread phenomenon was ever discovered.” (Editors of Ch ’ 2009 275)

cause for this widespread phenomenon was ever discovered.” (Editors of Ch ’ 2009 275)Chase’s, 2009, p. 275)Chase’s, 2009, p. 275)

The sun became blackThe sun became black“On the 19th of May, 1780, an uncommon darkness took place all over New England, and extended to Canada. It continued about fourteen hours or from ten o’clock in

“On the 19th of May, 1780, an uncommon darkness took place all over New England, and extended to Canada. It continued about fourteen hours or from ten o’clock incontinued about fourteen hours, or from ten o clock in the morning till midnight. The darkness was so great, that people were unable to read common print, or tell the

continued about fourteen hours, or from ten o clock in the morning till midnight. The darkness was so great, that people were unable to read common print, or tell the p p p ,time of the day by their watches, or to dine, or transact their ordinary without the light of candles. They became d ll d l d i l f i ht d

p p p ,time of the day by their watches, or to dine, or transact their ordinary without the light of candles. They became d ll d l d i l f i ht ddull and gloomy, and some were excessively frightened. The fowls retired to their roosts. Objects could not be distinguished but at a very little distance and everything

dull and gloomy, and some were excessively frightened. The fowls retired to their roosts. Objects could not be distinguished but at a very little distance and everythingdistinguished but at a very little distance, and everything bore the appearance of gloom and night…The causes of these phenomena are unknown..” (Sears, 1844, p. 428)

distinguished but at a very little distance, and everything bore the appearance of gloom and night…The causes of these phenomena are unknown..” (Sears, 1844, p. 428)

The moon became bloodThe moon became blood

The moon became bloodThe moon became blood

S ki f th D k d f M 19S ki f th D k d f M 19Speaking of the Dark day of May 19, 1780, the Independent Chronicle (May Speaking of the Dark day of May 19, 1780, the Independent Chronicle (May 25, 1780) and Pennsylvania Evening Post(June 6, 1780) reported: “ In connection 25, 1780) and Pennsylvania Evening Post(June 6, 1780) reported: “ In connection ( , ) pwith this extraordinary phenomenon the moon was reported to appear red ”

( , ) pwith this extraordinary phenomenon the moon was reported to appear red ”the moon was reported to appear red. (p. 2 & p. 62)the moon was reported to appear red. (p. 2 & p. 62)

The moon became bloodThe moon became blood

“Th h th th t i ht t th“Th h th th t i ht t th“Though the moon that night rose to the full, ‘it had not the least effect to dispel “Though the moon that night rose to the full, ‘it had not the least effect to dispel the death-like shadows.’ After midnight the darkness disappeared, and the the death-like shadows.’ After midnight the darkness disappeared, and the pp ,moon, when first visible, had the appearance of blood ” (GC88 p 307)

pp ,moon, when first visible, had the appearance of blood ” (GC88 p 307)appearance of blood. (GC88, p. 307)appearance of blood. (GC88, p. 307)

The stars of heaven fellThe stars of heaven fell

The stars of heaven fellThe stars of heaven fell“On the morning of November 13, 1833, there occurred one of the most wonderful displays of celestial pyrotechnics that “On the morning of November 13, 1833, there occurred one of the most wonderful displays of celestial pyrotechnics that was probably ever witnessed. As observed in the Eastern United States, it commenced about midnight and continued for some hours increasing in magnificence until it was lost in

was probably ever witnessed. As observed in the Eastern United States, it commenced about midnight and continued for some hours increasing in magnificence until it was lost infor some hours, increasing in magnificence until it was lost in the light of the rising sun. It was visible probably over the greater part of North America, and was actually observed at

for some hours, increasing in magnificence until it was lost in the light of the rising sun. It was visible probably over the greater part of North America, and was actually observed at various points from the West India Islands to Greenland, and westwardly to the one-hundredth degree of longitude… the journals of the day were crowded, it seems to have

various points from the West India Islands to Greenland, and westwardly to the one-hundredth degree of longitude… the journals of the day were crowded, it seems to havethe journals of the day were crowded, it seems to have presented the appearance of a literal shower of fire…” (Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, December 1875-May 1876 94)

the journals of the day were crowded, it seems to have presented the appearance of a literal shower of fire…” (Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, December 1875-May 1876 94)1876, p. 94)1876, p. 94)

The stars of heaven fellThe stars of heaven fell

Speaking of the meteor showerSpeaking of the meteor showerSpeaking of the meteor shower display November 13, 1833, Ryerson, H d i & C k (1866) th

Speaking of the meteor shower display November 13, 1833, Ryerson, H d i & C k (1866) thHodgins & Crooks (1866), then editors of the Journal of Education, Hodgins & Crooks (1866), then editors of the Journal of Education, stated that: “the number of meteors was variously estimated at fromstated that: “the number of meteors was variously estimated at fromwas variously estimated at from 10,000 to 30,000 per hour” (p. 169)was variously estimated at from 10,000 to 30,000 per hour” (p. 169)

“And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is “And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is ll d t th d t i d i l dll d t th d t i d i l d

“And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is “And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is ll d t th d t i d i l dll d t th d t i d i l drolled together; and every mountain and island rolled together; and every mountain and island

were moved out of their places….” Revelation 6:14were moved out of their places….” Revelation 6:14rolled together; and every mountain and island rolled together; and every mountain and island

were moved out of their places….” Revelation 6:14were moved out of their places….” Revelation 6:14

“Thus was displayed the last of those signs“Thus was displayed the last of those signs“Thus was displayed the last of those signs of his coming, concerning which Jesus bade his disciples ‘When ye shall see all these

“Thus was displayed the last of those signs of his coming, concerning which Jesus bade his disciples ‘When ye shall see all thesehis disciples, When ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors ’ (Matthew 24:33 ) After these signs

his disciples, When ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors ’ (Matthew 24:33 ) After these signsdoors. (Matthew 24:33.) After these signs, John beheld, as the great event next impending the heavens departing as a scroll

doors. (Matthew 24:33.) After these signs, John beheld, as the great event next impending the heavens departing as a scrollimpending, the heavens departing as a scroll, while the earth quaked, mountains and islands removed out of their places and the

impending, the heavens departing as a scroll, while the earth quaked, mountains and islands removed out of their places and theislands removed out of their places, and the wicked in terror sought to flee from the presence of the Son of man ” (GC88 p 334)

islands removed out of their places, and the wicked in terror sought to flee from the presence of the Son of man ” (GC88 p 334)presence of the Son of man. (GC88, p. 334)presence of the Son of man. (GC88, p. 334)

“…For the great day of His wrath is come;…For the great day of His wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?” Revelation 6:17

“Then we all cried out: ‘Who shall be able to stand? Is my robe spotless?’ Then the angels y p gceased to sing, and there was some time of awful silence..” (Christian Experience and Teachings of Ellen G. White, p. 58)

“And after these things I saw four angels “And after these things I saw four angels g gstanding on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth that

g gstanding on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth thatholding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea nor on any tree And I saw

holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea nor on any tree And I sawon the sea, nor on any tree. And I saw another angel ascending from the east, on the sea, nor on any tree. And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, Saying...”to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, Saying...”the sea, Saying...the sea, Saying...

“Hurt not“Hurt notHurt not the earth… till

Hurt not the earth… till we have sealedthe servantswe have sealedthe servantsthe servantsof our God in the servantsof our God in their foreheads ”their foreheads ”foreheads.” Revelation 7 1-3foreheads.” Revelation 7 1-3

“I saw four angels who had a work to do on the th d th i t li h it J

“I saw four angels who had a work to do on the th d th i t li h it Jearth, and were on their way to accomplish it. Jesus

was clothed with priestly garments. He gazed in pity on the remnant then raised His hands and with a

earth, and were on their way to accomplish it. Jesus was clothed with priestly garments. He gazed in pity on the remnant then raised His hands and with aon the remnant, then raised His hands, and with a voice of deep pity cried, "My blood, Father, My blood, My blood, My blood!" Then I saw an

on the remnant, then raised His hands, and with a voice of deep pity cried, "My blood, Father, My blood, My blood, My blood!" Then I saw an y yexceeding bright light come from God, who sat upon the great white throne, and was shed all about Jesus.

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y yexceeding bright light come from God, who sat upon the great white throne, and was shed all about Jesus.

i i i fThen I saw an angel with a commission from Jesus, swiftly flying to the four angels who had a work to do on the earth and waving something up and down in

Then I saw an angel with a commission from Jesus, swiftly flying to the four angels who had a work to do on the earth and waving something up and down inon the earth, and waving something up and down in his hand, and crying with a loud voice, "Hold! Hold! Hold! Hold! until the servants of God are sealed in

on the earth, and waving something up and down in his hand, and crying with a loud voice, "Hold! Hold! Hold! Hold! until the servants of God are sealed in their foreheads…" (Early Writings, p. 38)their foreheads…" (Early Writings, p. 38)

“I asked my accompanying angel the meaning of what I“I asked my accompanying angel the meaning of what II asked my accompanying angel the meaning of what I heard, and what the four angels were about to do. He said to me that it was God that restrained the powers, and that

I asked my accompanying angel the meaning of what I heard, and what the four angels were about to do. He said to me that it was God that restrained the powers, and that He gave His angels charge over things on the earth; that the four angels had power from God to hold the four winds and that they were about to let them go; but while

He gave His angels charge over things on the earth; that the four angels had power from God to hold the four winds and that they were about to let them go; but whilewinds, and that they were about to let them go; but while their hands were loosening, and the four winds were about to blow, the merciful eye of Jesus gazed on the

winds, and that they were about to let them go; but while their hands were loosening, and the four winds were about to blow, the merciful eye of Jesus gazed on the remnant that were not sealed, and He raised His hands to the Father and pleaded with Him that He had spilled His blood for them Then another angel was commissioned to

remnant that were not sealed, and He raised His hands to the Father and pleaded with Him that He had spilled His blood for them Then another angel was commissioned toblood for them. Then another angel was commissioned to fly swiftly to the four angels and bid them hold, until the servants of God were sealed with the seal of the living

blood for them. Then another angel was commissioned to fly swiftly to the four angels and bid them hold, until the servants of God were sealed with the seal of the living gGod in their foreheads.” (Early Writings, p. 38)

gGod in their foreheads.” (Early Writings, p. 38)

Everything in our world is in agitation. Coming events cast their shadows before The signs ofEverything in our world is in agitation. Coming events cast their shadows before The signs ofevents cast their shadows before. The signs of the times are ominous, indeed. There is assurance in nothing that is human or earthly

events cast their shadows before. The signs of the times are ominous, indeed. There is assurance in nothing that is human or earthlyassurance in nothing that is human or earthly. The winds are held by the four angels; amoment of respite has been graciously given us

assurance in nothing that is human or earthly. The winds are held by the four angels; amoment of respite has been graciously given usmoment of respite has been graciously given us of God. Every power lent us of God, whether physical mental or moral is to be sacredly

moment of respite has been graciously given us of God. Every power lent us of God, whether physical mental or moral is to be sacredlyphysical, mental, or moral, is to be sacredly cherished to do the work assigned us for our fellow men who are perishing in their ignorance

physical, mental, or moral, is to be sacredly cherished to do the work assigned us for our fellow men who are perishing in their ignorancefellow men who are perishing in their ignorance. The warning is to go forth to all parts of the world There must be no delay (Special

fellow men who are perishing in their ignorance. The warning is to go forth to all parts of the world There must be no delay (Specialworld. There must be no delay. (Special Testimonies for Ministers and Workers -- No. 9, p. 21)world. There must be no delay. (Special Testimonies for Ministers and Workers -- No. 9, p. 21)

My dear brethren and sisters, let the commandments of God and the testimony of My dear brethren and sisters, let the commandments of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ be in your minds continually and let them crowd out worldly thoughts and cares. Jesus Christ be in your minds continually and let them crowd out worldly thoughts and cares. When you lie down and when you rise up, let them be your meditation. Live and act wholly in When you lie down and when you rise up, let them be your meditation. Live and act wholly in reference to the coming of the Son of man. The sealing time is very short, and will soon be over. reference to the coming of the Son of man. The sealing time is very short, and will soon be over. Now is the time, while the four angels are holding the four winds, to make our calling and Now is the time, while the four angels are holding the four winds, to make our calling and election sure. (Early Writings, p. 58)election sure. (Early Writings, p. 58)

There was silence in heaven aboutThere was silence in heaven aboutThere was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.

There was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.

“Soon our eyes were drawn to the east, for a “Soon our eyes were drawn to the east, for a ysmall black cloud had appeared, about half as large as a man's hand, which we all knew was

ysmall black cloud had appeared, about half as large as a man's hand, which we all knew was the sign of the Son of man. We all in solemn silence gazed on the cloud as it drew nearer, the sign of the Son of man. We all in solemn silence gazed on the cloud as it drew nearer, and became lighter, glorious, and still more glorious, till it was a great white cloud. The and became lighter, glorious, and still more glorious, till it was a great white cloud. The bottom appeared like fire; a rainbow was over the cloud, while around it were ten thousand bottom appeared like fire; a rainbow was over the cloud, while around it were ten thousand angels, singing a most lovely song; and upon it sat the Son of man. His hair was white and angels, singing a most lovely song; and upon it sat the Son of man. His hair was white and curly, and lay on His shoulders; and upon Hiscurly, and lay on His shoulders; and upon His

head were many crowns. His feet had the appearance of fire; in His right hand was a sharp sickle; in Hishead were many crowns. His feet had the appearance of fire; in His right hand was a sharp sickle; in Hisof fire; in His right hand was a sharp sickle; in His left, a silver trumpet. His eyes were a flame of fire, which searched His children through and through.

of fire; in His right hand was a sharp sickle; in His left, a silver trumpet. His eyes were a flame of fire, which searched His children through and through.which searched His children through and through. Then all faces gathered paleness, and those that God had rejected gathered blackness. Then we all cried

which searched His children through and through. Then all faces gathered paleness, and those that God had rejected gathered blackness. Then we all cried out: "Who shall be able to stand? Is my robe spotless?" Then the angels ceased to sing, and there

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out: "Who shall be able to stand? Is my robe spotless?" Then the angels ceased to sing, and there

ti f f l il h J kwas some time of awful silence, when Jesus spoke: "Those who have clean hands and pure hearts shall be able to stand; My grace is sufficient for you " At

was some time of awful silence, when Jesus spoke: "Those who have clean hands and pure hearts shall be able to stand; My grace is sufficient for you " Atbe able to stand; My grace is sufficient for you. At this our faces lighted up, and joy filled every heart. And the angels struck a note higher and sung again,

be able to stand; My grace is sufficient for you. At this our faces lighted up, and joy filled every heart. And the angels struck a note higher and sung again, g g g gwhile the cloud drew still nearer the earth. (Christian Experience and Teachings of Ellen G. White, p. 58)

g g g gwhile the cloud drew still nearer the earth. (Christian Experience and Teachings of Ellen G. White, p. 58)