Thus saith the Lord…. I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded. Isaiah 45:11, 12. Many seem to have the idea that this world and the heavenly mansions constitute the universe of
The Universe Our Field of Study
O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. Psalm 104:24. The knowledge of God’s works and ways we can only begin to obtain in this world; the
Christ will be Our Teacher
My people shall know my name: … they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I. Isaiah 52:6. Restored to His presence, man will again, as at the beginning, be taught of
The School of the Hereafter
Behold, the dwelling of God is with men. He will dwell with them. Revelation 21:3, R.S.V. Between the school established in Eden at the beginning and the school of the hereafter there lies the whole compass of this world’s history—the
Incomparable Music
The ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Isaiah 35:10. There will be music there, and
Unexpected Recompense
Whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord. Ephesians 6:8. In this life our work for God often seems to be almost fruitless. Our efforts to do good may be earnest and persevering, yet
The Church Triumphant
I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the