2. Angels Fully Satisfied to Glorify God—The seraphim before the throne are so filled with reverential awe in beholding the glory of God that they do not for an instant look upon themselves with self-complacency, or in admiration of themselves or one another. Their praise and glory are for the Lord of Hosts, who is high and lifted up, and the glory of whose train fills the temple. As they see the future, when the whole earth shall be filled with His glory, the triumphant song of praise is echoed from one to another in melodious chant, “Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of Hosts.” They are fully satisfied to glorify God; and in His presence, beneath His smile of approbation, they wish for nothing more. In bearing His image, in doing His service and worshiping Him, their highest ambition is fully reached (The Review and Herald, December 22, 1896).{4BC 1140.3}

2. Engle er helt tilfreds med at ære Gud. - Serafen foran Guds trone er så opfyldt af ærbødig ærefrygt for Guds herlighed, at de helt glemmer sig selv. De priser og ophøjer Hærskarers Herre, so er højt ophøjet. Idet de ser ind i fremtiden, da hele jorden skal blive fyldt med hans herlighed, lyder deres sejrssang vidunderlig smukt: "Hellig, hellig, hellig er Hærskarers Herre." De ønsker intet andet end at ophøje Gud, at være i hans nærhed og nyde hans velvilje. Idet de er skabt i hans billede og tjener og tilbeder ham, har de nået deres ønskers mål (RH 22. dec., 1896).