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DANIEL AND THE REVELATION-Uriah Smith
~The Response of History to the Revelation~
Chapter 7 – The Sealing
from the sun rising,” which is a more literal
translation. The expression evidently refers to
manner rather than locality; for as the sun
arises with rays at first oblique and
comparatively powerless, but increases in
strength until it shines in all its meridian
power and splendor, so the work of this angel
commences in weakness, moves onward with
ever-accumulating influence, and closes in
strength and power.
The Seal of the Living God. — This is the
distinguishing characteristic of the ascending
angel; he bears with him the seal of the living
God. From this fact, and the chronology of his
work, we are to determine, if possible, what
movement is symbolized by his mission. The
nature of his work is evidently embraced in
his having the seal of the living God; and to
