Sin had become a science, and vice was consecrated as a part of religion. Rebellion had struck its roots deep into the heart, and the hostility of man was most violent against heaven. It was demonstrated before the universe that, apart from God, humanity could not be uplifted. A new element of life and power must be imparted by Him who made the world.

Synden var blevet til en videnskab, og lasten var viet til at være en del af religionen. Oprøret havde slået dybe rødder i hjertet, og menneskets fjendskab mod Himmelen var af den voldsomste art. Det var blevet bevist over for universet, at adskilt fra Gud kunne menneskeslægten aldrig højnes. Der måtte meddeles den et nyt element af liv og kraft fra ham, som havde skabt verden.