“This aged world is not far from its end,” said Melanchthon. Calvin bids Christians “not to hesitate, ardently desiring the day of Christ’s coming as of all events most auspicious.” ... “The thoughts of the coming of the Lord,” said Baxter, “are most sweet and joyful to me.” “It is the work of faith and the character of His saints to love His appearing.” ... {FLB 348.7}

”Denne gamle verden er ikke langt fra dens ende," sagde Melanchthon. Calvin påbød de kristne: "Tøv ikke med det brændende ønske for Kristi kommes dag, af alle gunstige begivenheder." . . . "Tankerne om Herrens komme," sagde Baxter, "er for mig de mest liflige og glædelige." "Det er troens arbejde og karakteren Hans hellige elsker Hans tilsynekomst på . . .