In the visions of the prophets of old the Lord of glory was represented as bestowing special light upon His church 717 in the days of darkness and unbelief preceding His second coming. As the Sun of Righteousness, He was to arise upon His church, "with healing in His wings." Malachi 4:2. And from every true disciple was to be diffused an influence for life, courage, helpfulness, and true healing.

De gamle profeter så i deres syner, at herlighedens Herre skænkede sin menighed ekstra meget lys i dagene forud for sit komme, hvor mørke og vantro ville være særlig fremherskende. Han ville opgå over sin menighed som Retfærdighedens sol "med lægedom under sine vinger" (Mal. 4,2), og alle hans sande disciple ville øve en indflydelse, som spredte liv, mod, hjælpsomhed og sand lægedom.