Page 7 - 01The Story of the Seer of Patmos

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.

Master Teacher, receiving such instruction as

fitted him, in spiritual things to become a

leader of nations. Daniel will stand in his lot in

the latter days, by his prophecies revealing the

time of the end. John, according to the words

of Christ, will by his prophecies tarry until the

coming of the Saviour in the clouds of heaven.

For, when in answer to Peter’s question

concerning the future of the beloved disciple,

Jesus said, “If I will that he tarry till I come,” He

revealed the prophetic mission of that

disciple. The Saviour saw him on Patmos

receiving the Revelation.

The prophecy as given to John is a revelation

of Jesus Christ, and is the history of God’s

dealings with the church which bears the

name, Christian. Daniel is a history of nations;