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352 CONCLUSION.
predictions which still stand out in lines of light on the
pages of divine revelation. Here God established his
true sanctuary, and held communion with men. Here
the Savior of man made his advent to our sinful world,
and revealed his dispensation of mercy and love.
Here he accomplished his errand of mercy, sealed his
testimony with his blood, and ascended to heaven.
And here he will again descend, when " he shall ap-
pear the second time, without sin, unto salvation."
From Palestine issued the hallowed light of that truth
which is designed ultimately to illumine the world.
Land of promise, and land of wonders ! Long had I
most anxiously desired to see it—to stand on its sa-
cred hills, and traverse its once consecrated vales.
That desire has now been gratified; and it is with
strong emotions of gratitude that I realize the special
protection of the Most High, during my late rambles
amidst the principal scenery of the Bible. In the
midst of that once sacred scenery, an open volume,
written on the face of nature, as with the finger of
the Almighty, illustrative of the truth of prophecy,
was spread before me—a volume far more convincing
than all the arguments drawn from human philosophy.
This I would never forget; and this sacred conviction
may I cherish while reason holds the empire of my
mind. And here, reader, we will take an affectionate
leave of each other.
predictions which still stand out in lines of light on the
pages of divine revelation. Here God established his
true sanctuary, and held communion with men. Here
the Savior of man made his advent to our sinful world,
and revealed his dispensation of mercy and love.
Here he accomplished his errand of mercy, sealed his
testimony with his blood, and ascended to heaven.
And here he will again descend, when " he shall ap-
pear the second time, without sin, unto salvation."
From Palestine issued the hallowed light of that truth
which is designed ultimately to illumine the world.
Land of promise, and land of wonders ! Long had I
most anxiously desired to see it—to stand on its sa-
cred hills, and traverse its once consecrated vales.
That desire has now been gratified; and it is with
strong emotions of gratitude that I realize the special
protection of the Most High, during my late rambles
amidst the principal scenery of the Bible. In the
midst of that once sacred scenery, an open volume,
written on the face of nature, as with the finger of
the Almighty, illustrative of the truth of prophecy,
was spread before me—a volume far more convincing
than all the arguments drawn from human philosophy.
This I would never forget; and this sacred conviction
may I cherish while reason holds the empire of my
mind. And here, reader, we will take an affectionate
leave of each other.