A Desirable Government
Below is a book printed in 1924 about the new Government upon earth
Below is a book printed in 1924 about the new Government upon earth
A Desirable Government
1924.
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"This great increase of knowledge and the tremendous running to and fro of the people in various parts of the earth is with out question a fulfilment of the
prophecy testifying as to 'the time of the end.' These physical l facts cannot be disputed and are sufficient to convince any reasonnble mind that we have been
"in the time of the end' since 1799.
From 1874 forward is the latter part of the period of the 'time of the end.'
From l874 is the time of the Lord's second presence as above stated...
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Because Abraham, Isaac, .Jacob, and the other faithful prophets deseribed by t he apostle Paul in Hebrews 11 are promised a better resurrection; because of the
statement of the 'Prophet that they shall be princes or rulers in all the earth.
Psalm 45:16) it is to be expected that they will be the first ones raised under
the terms of the new covenant. Therefore it is reasonable to expect them to be back on earth at the beginning of the restoration blessings. Hence these faithful
men may be expected on earth within the next few years. They will constitute t he legal representatives of the Christ in the earth. They will be the visible repre-
sentatives of th e kingdom of heaven. These are the ones who shall administer the affairs of earth under the direction of the Lord. We therefore see that there
are two phases of God's kingdom: The heavenly, which is invisible; and the earthly, which is visble, the faithful prophets of old, namely, the anci ent worthies,
reprentlng the Lord in this regard. (The Harp of God, paragraphs 580, 581.)
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The World Capital
In the light of the Scriptures we may reasonably expect that Jerusalem will be the capital of the world, with perfect and faithful men, namely, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, Daniel, and others in charge of earth's governmental affairs, with some of these faithful men as rulers located in the principal parts of the earth; that then the one in authority at Jerusalem will give directions as to the carrying out of governmental affairs in different parts of the earth. With great improved broadcasting stations we can expect Abraham from Mount Zion to direct the affairs of the whole earth.
This new goverment will rest upon Christ, the Messiah, as the great Ruler and will be
a government of peacc and blessing.
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In this critical hour upon the nations of the earth let everyone who would have God's favor avoid controversies, keep away from mobs, do not participate in radival moverments, live a peaceable and quiet life, deal righteously with everyone do injury to noe one, strive to be honest and to deal in this manner with your neighbor; seek peace; and the Lord may spare you from some of the terrible conditions now confronting the world and grant to you the privileges of being amongst the millions on earth now living who shall never die, but who, embracing the opportunities of the Messianic kingdom now coming in, shall live forever on earth, being restored to perfect condition of body and mind to dwell with their loved ones in happiness.
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