Page 11 - 03d The Seven Churhces-Thyatira

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.

life and deeds are taken to typify the church

itself.

Mention has already been made of a

separation from the church as a church in the

days of Pergamos and the early days of

Thyatira. Individuals, who recognized the

leadings of the Spirit, gathered in little

companies, hidden away in the caves,

mountain fortresses, and dens, like the

prophets of God in the days of Jezebel. In these

secluded spots were thousands who did not

bow the knee to Baal. Among these were the

Waldenses of Italy, and others scattered all

through Europe, who retained the Word of

God, and trusted in His promises. Of these

scattered, yet faithful ones, the message

speaks in the following words: “But unto you I