Great power and glory were imparted to the angel, and as he descended, the earth was lightened with his glory. The light which attended this angel penetrated everywhere, as he cried mightily, with a strong voice, “Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.” Revelation 18:2. The message of the fall of Babylon, as given by the second angel, is repeated, with the additional mention of the corruptions which have been entering the churches since 1844. The work of this angel comes in at the right time to join in the last great work of the third angel’s message as it swells to a loud cry. And the people of God are thus prepared to stand in the hour of temptation, which they are soon to meet. I saw a great light resting upon them, and they united to fearlessly proclaim the third angel’s message. {FLB 335.4}

Stor magt og herlighed blev tildelt englen, og idet han steg ned, blev Jorden oplyst af hans herlighed. Det lys som fulgte med englen trængte igennem overalt, idet han råbte med høj røst: Den råbte med kraftig røst: »Faldet, ja, faldet er det store Babylon, det er blevet bolig for dæmoner, skjul for alle urene ånder,