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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.

signs. When they begin to appear, redemption

draweth nigh; when all have appeared,

redemption is nigh, “even at the door.” Those

who endured the afflictions of the Dark Ages,

who had seen friends tortured on the rack, or

burned at the stake; or had themselves

endured imprisonment or persecution, when

the light of the Reformation scattered the

darkness, were bidden to look forward; for the

morning star was to be seen. A little later came

the darkening of the sun. Then they were

encouraged to lift up the head, for

“redemption draweth nigh.” Those living since

the fulfillment of all the signs, should rejoice;

for “He is even at the door.” One characteristic

of the darkening of the sun, which is given as

a sign of His coming, is found in Joel 3:15. That