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THE STORY OF DANIEL THE PROPHET

Stephen N. Haskell

“But go thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest and stand in thy
lot at the end of the days.” Daniel 12:13.

lead him once more to the Tree of Life, and bid

him pluck and eat of its life-giving fruit. As he

took the life of the innocent lamb, and saw by

faith the “one sinless Man,” suffering death for

him, his heart went out in love and gratitude

to God for his wonderful love, and for a time

he forgot the terrible sorrow that weighed

upon his soul. Every falling leaf, while it taught

the death of Christ, was also a constant

reminder to him that his sin had brought

death into the hitherto perfect earth.

While man lived near God, the altars were

lighted by fire from heaven. But this perfect

worship was marred. Cain’s mind became so

blinded by sin that he failed to grasp the

infinite sacrifice. Satan convinced him that

God was an austere judge, demanding service.