The Apocalypse of St. John - Hardcover

by Elwood Sylvester Berry (Author)

PREFACE

The book of the Apocalypse is unlike any other book of the New Testament-and is full of consolation and instruction to all who read its inspired and prophetic words. It lifts the soul up to the beauty and grandeur of Heaven-shows us in all their glory the joys and triumphs of those who were once like our­ selves-but who are now changed and happy with those ''who have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.'' How consoling it is to turn from the sordid things of earth-to be carried away with the sublime words that lead us to the throne of God-to the company of the Angels and Saints-to the new Jerusalem with streets of gold-to the river and tree of life-to hear the voice of God Himself saying "Blessed is he that keepeth the words of the prophecy of this book.'' ...