Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 edition. Excerpt: ... The Conquests and Victories of the Church of God. Having viewed the primitive church in its brilliant glory and beauty, we will now trace it through its many conquests and victories throughout the entire Christian era, until it is caught up to explore and enjoy the celestial world of light and bliss. These great conquests and victories through which the church was to pass are beautifully portrayed in prophecy and Revelation. The prophets with a few strokes of their pencil, and a few dashes of their pen spoke volumes to us. "Whoso readeth, let him understand." The kingdom of Christ is represented as one of constant conquest and victory. Christ reigns while his enemies are being conquered: "For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet." 1 Cor. 15: 25. In the very opening of the plan of redemption, Christ is seen upon a white horse: and he had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. Rev. 6:1, 2. This white horse denotes the purity of his church or kingdom. A bow in his hand signifies that he is a warrior: and such he is declared to be in the same book of symbols: "In righteousness he doth judge and make. war." Rev. 19:11. A crown was given him. This proves that Christ had begun his reign as King of kings and Lord of lords. He went forth conquering, and to conquer. Christ the King of heaven was never to lose a battle. His mission was to conquer; hence, he went forth conquering. This represents the glorious victories gained in the early morning of the Christian era; Christ conquering the nations through his pure church. Not only is Christ seen in the form of a warrior rushing to battle, but the whole church was seen: "Looking forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the...
