But, says one, How could he come where he was already? We must remember that the Bride is not a person, but a City, 12,000 furlongs or 1500 miles square. The central point and fountain of all it glory is the Ancient of days.- Christ doubtless has been personally within the limits of that City ever since his ascension, and when the cry in '44 was given he came to the Ancient of Days and the scenes of marriage, which in their amplitude will occupy a great part, it not all, of the Dispensation of the fullness of times, then began.
And, as when Christ comes again he will come from New Jerusalem after the scenes of marriage have there begun, every one will see that he will return to earth from the wedding, and we, waiting, will meet him and return with him to the bridal City to share in the festive joy. Dear Brethren, I must close for the present and leave the subject with you. May the Lord correct and enlarge our conceptions of himself and his Plan, and direct our hearts into the patient waiting for Jesus.
Let us in humble obedience follow the Lamb in the e x p a n d i n g d e v e l o p m e n t s o f H i s W o r d a n d Providence.CANANDAIGUA, N.Y., Jan. 17, 1846. O.R.L. CROSIER THE DAY - STAR-EXTRA VOLUME 9 CINCINNATI, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1846 ] _______________________________ To the Brethren and Sisters Scattered Abroad.
We have prayerfully examined the subject presented by Brother Crosier in the light of God's word, and are fully satisfied it is meat in due season, and if properly examined and understood will settle many difficulties in the minds of many brethren at this time.