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study of the Holy Scriptures by means of free

distribution and Bible institutes. The church,

however, continues to reserve for herself the

exclusive right to interpret the Bible in the

light of her own tradition, thus justifying

those doctrines that do not harmonize with

Biblical teachings.

Page 373. Ascension Robes.—The story that

the Adventists made robes with which to

ascend “to meet the Lord in the air,” was

invented by those who wished to reproach

the Advent preaching. It was circulated so

industriously that many believed it, but

careful inquiry proved its falsity. For many

years a substantial reward was offered for

proof that one such instance ever occurred,

but no proof has been produced. None who

loved the appearing of the Saviour were so

ignorant of the teachings of the Scriptures as