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Messiah's coming is at hand. The angel

hovers for a time over the chosen city and the

temple where the divine presence has been

manifested for ages; but even here is the

same indifference. The priests, in their pomp

and pride, are offering polluted sacrifices in

the temple. The Pharisees are with loud

voices addressing the people or making

boastful prayers at the corners of the streets.

In the palaces of kings, in the assemblies of

philosophers, in the schools of the rabbis, all

are alike unmindful of the wondrous fact

which has filled all heaven with joy and

praise—that the Redeemer of men is about to

appear upon the earth.

There is no evidence that Christ is expected,

and no preparation for the Prince of life. In

amazement the celestial messenger is about

to return to heaven with the shameful tidings,