A continuation of the controversy

er that could make water into wine to compete with ME, as they worked against Moses; nor was there any evil power that could turn the wine back into water once I had changed it. Thus, let men observe the difference between the miracles performed by Moses and the miracles I performed in my Gospel. Then they may observe the difference that will take place in the end, when I establish my kingdom of truth, righteousness, and peace in every heart. Then it will not be like the law given by Moses, but a law written in every heart. For this is the best wine that is reserved for the last, which was not established when I became flesh and lived among men.

From Bible 549

But now, consider types and shadows from the beginning, as the unbelieving world mocks my ways and my decrees concerning the SEALING Joanna Southcott's practice of issuing "seals" to followers as a sign of their election to inherit the Kingdom. They judge it is not a command given from the Lord, without observing that in all ages of the world, when I visited mankind in a powerful manner for any particular change that was to take place, some command or other was given to man: Noah had a command to build the Ark; Abraham had a command of Circumcision; Moses had a command of Burnt Offerings.

But know from my Gospel what command was given by ME when I became an offering for all: to take the Bread and Wine in remembrance of my Body and Blood that was shed for the sin of man. I commanded them to do this in remembrance of ME until I came again in power and great glory to bring about the Redemption of Man. But let men observe what was done by my enemies: they put a Seal upon my Tomb so that I might not rise again. Now, since this was done at my death—for men to put a Seal upon my Tomb—do not wonder that this command is given in the end, after the man-

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