Page 2 - 13 The Great Controversy

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.

CHAPTER XIII. – THE GREAT CONTROVERSY

The salvation of souls is the end of an infinite

plan. The object of all creation was the

pleasure of God, and enjoyment comes to

Jehovah when He sees the harmonious

working of all the laws of the universe.

Through the prophets, God has, from time to

time, made known as much of the plan as the

human mind could grasp. Each generation has

received new revealing of that infinite plan of

salvation. At each new manifestation, angels

have exclaimed in wonder, and bowed in

adoration before the throne; for it was the

opening to their view of a new phase of the

divine character. Beginning in Eden, God

manifested His love in the relationship He

sustained to the holy pair. The whole plan for