Heaven, looking down and seeing the delusions into which men were led, knew that a divine Instructor must come to the earth. Through the misrepresentations of the enemy, many were so deceived that they worshiped a false god, clothed with the attributes of the satanic character. Those in ignorance and moral darkness must have light, spiritual light; for the world knew not God, and He must be revealed to their understanding. Truth looked down from heaven and saw not the reflection of her image; for dense clouds of spiritual darkness and gloom enveloped the world. The Lord Jesus alone was able to roll back the clouds; for He is the light of the world. By His presence He could dissipate the gloomy shadow that Satan had cast between man and God.—First published November 17, 1891. {CT 28.1}

Himlen der ser ned og opdager de bedrag som mennesket ledes i, ved at en guddommelige Underviser må komme ned på jorden. Mange er blevet så bedraget af fjendens bedrageriske fremstillinger, at de har dyrket en falsk gud, iklædt egenskaber af satanisk karakter. De uvidne og de som er i moralsk mørke må have lys, åndeligt lys; for verden kendte ikke Gud, og Han må åbenbares for deres forstand. Sandhed så ned fra himlen, og så ikke genspejlet af sit billede; for tågeskyger af åndeligt mørke og tungsind opgav verden. Kun Herren Jesus var i stand til at rulle skyerne tilbage; for Han er verdens lys. Ved hans nærvær kunne han sprede de tunge skygger som Satan hade kastet mellem mennesker og Gud. - Først publiceret d. 17. november, 1891.