Page 11 - 11 The Voice of a Mighty Angel

THE STORY OF THE SEER OF PATMOS

Stephen N. Haskell

“Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at
hand” Revelation 22:10.

secluded; that voice penetrated everywhere.

It echoed, and re-echoed through the world.

Men might think themselves secure, but the

sound shook the very earth, causing many a

heart to quake with fear. Though the voice was

so penetrating, those who turned their faces

toward the divine messenger, saw on his

brow, the rainbow of promise.

Nature herself seemed to respond to the cry;

for as the sound rolled through the earth,

seven thunders uttered their voices as if in

response. It is useless to speculate on the

meaning of the thunderings; for while John

understood, he was bidden not to write the

things which he had heard.