The prophet, looking down the ages, had this time presented before his vision. The nations of this age have been the recipients of unprecedented mercies.... But increased pride, covetousness, idolatry, contempt of God, and base ingratitude are written against them. They are fast closing up their account with God.... {FLB 338.3}

Profeten, der ser ned gennem tiderne, har fået vist denne tid i sit syn. Folkene for denne tid har været genstand for barmhjertighed som aldrig før. . . . . Men voksende stolthed, begærlighed, afgudsdyrkelse, foragt for Gud og grundlæggende utaknemmelighed står skrevet imod dem. De afslutter hurtigt deres regnskab med Gud. . . .