EARTH! EARTH! EARTH!

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Tuesday, April 28, 1885

FromThe Review and Herald, Vol. 62, No. 17

EARTH! EARTH! EARTH!

PROF. HITCHCOCK, in an article entitled “Relations of Geology to Theology,” says, “The earth contains within itself the agencies necessary to its dissolution by fire. Its crust is supposed to be several miles thick, while the interior is in a state of fusion like lava. The three hundred volcanoes on the crust are the breathing holes of internal fire. At present contracting agencies prevent this lava from breaking forth. But when the order be issued for its liberation, and these will belch forth fire and desolation. The world in which we take so much pride will be crumbled in a moment by the concussion of the crust. Liberated gases may combine explosively with the oxygen in the air, so that the earth should pass away with a great noise.” The professor in concluding says: “The fact that the purification of the present world can render a beautiful habitation, fit for the residence of a prince, renders probable the belief of many that the redeemed will dwell upon this earth at the day of Judgment.” — World’s Crisis.

—An unfortunate expression may shut the eyes against the very truth you wish to teach to others. Therefore take heed how you speak, as well as what you say.