Message 70<br />

 August 20, 1947 | 11:42 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. | Independence,

Missouri<br />

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 The angel Messenger of the Lord, the resurrected, John the

Baptist, appeared to me at my home, Independence, Missouri, August

20, 1947, at 11:42 p.m., and gave the following message. The light

which has always accompanied the Messenger filled the room. Matthew

24:45; Luke 12:42,43. He left at 12:30.  W.A.DRAVES<br />

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 1 Arise and write the message I will give you. I am the Messenger

of the Lord, His servant, sent to bring a warning, a cleansing, and

to prepare a people to be the Lord's Bride when He comes.<br />

 2 I speak as from a fountain of truth and with power and

authority. I bring the authority for mankind to represent Christ

and His church; therefore remember this is a holy work and must be

kept holy.<br />

 3 Moreover the Lord has heard the prayers of this assembly and has

answered peace-herein is your joy in obedience and in humility: for

joy comes by obedience and peace in much assurance.<br />

 4 Let the assured way of the Lord be your way-for I bring peace

and a way of deliverance. I speak the Lord's words-for His ways are

just. I proclaim the midnight cry. I bring peace-let it remain

among you-in your gatherings and in your homes.<br />

 5 Let all be in the field as the way opens. Let all speak and

teach the same things. Heed diligently and it will be well with the

faithful and to all who obey and defend this cause.<br />

 6 Counsel together with your brethren and qualify to lead the

people in peace and righteousness. Hold high the banner of truth in

the words I bring.<br />

 7 Send the message and warnings to the ends of the earth and to

all nations. Print the messages in other languages.<br />

 8 Let those with the responsibility of preaching and teaching of

the gospel in all the world consider deeply their calling and

choosing in this work, for the work is great that lies before

you.<br />

 9 Let all watch and pray, for the trials will come to all. Mankind

must come all the way.<br />

 10 The Lord has been and will be with His people by His Spirit,

and His peace shall long linger with the faithful until they become

the jewels of God.<br />

 11 Fear not, for the end cometh and all must be judged-may your

faith bring you to God-ward for then all shall see Him at His

appearing.<br />

 12 Give this message to the church, to your brethren and then to

all.<br />

 13 Fear not man-nor their evil ways-do the Lord's will.<br />

 14 I will come again.<br />

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