SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSON QUARTERLY 13
presentation ean not reach the magnitude of the ordeal. In that
time of trial, every soul must stand for himself before God.
Though Noah, Daniel, and Job were in the land, ‘as I live, saith
the Lord God, they shall deliver neither son nor daughter; they
shall but deliver their own souls by their righteousness.’ ”’
— ‘Great Controversy,”’ page 622.
4. ‘As the storm approaches, a large class who have professed
faith in the third angel’s message, but have not been sanctified
through obedience to the truth, abandon their position, and join
the ranks of the opposition. By uniting with the world and
partaking of its spirit, they have come to view matters in nearly
the same light; and when the test is brought, they are prepared
to choose the easy, popular side. Men of talent and pleasing
address, who once rejoiced in the truth, employ their powers to
deceive and mislead souls. They become the most bitter enemies
of their former brethren. When Sabbath-keepers are brought
before courts to answer for their faith, these apostates are the
most efficient agents of Satan to misrepresent and accuse them,
and by false reports and insinuations to stir up the rulers against
them,’ ’—1Id., page 608.
LESSON V.—The Seal of God.
FEBRUARY 1, 1908.
Questions.-
1. What work is deseribed in Rev. 7:1-3% What
is restrained in order that this work shall not be hin-
dered?
2. In the time of what seal is this message given?
With what events is it closely conneeted ? Rev. 6: 12-17.
Note 1.
3. How many will be sealed? Rev. 7:4.
4. Where is the seal of God written? Where will
this sealed company stand at last? Rev. 14:1. Note 2.
5. What other words may be used synonymously with
seal? Rom. 4:11; Eze. 9:4. Note 3.