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His features were perfect and beautiful. His complexion was neither
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white, nor sallow, but ruddy, glowing with the rich tint of health.
Eve was not quite as tall as Adam. Her head reached a little above
his shoulders. She, too, was noble—perfect in symmetry, and very
beautiful.—
Spiritual Gifts 3:34
(1864).
The sinless pair wore no artificial garments; they were clothed with
a covering of light and glory, such as the angels wear. So long as they
lived in obedience to God, this robe of light continued to enshroud
them.—
Patriarchs and Prophets, 45
(1890).
The Joy of Seeing Our Family in Heaven
We see a retinue of angels on either side of the gate, and as we pass
in Jesus speaks, “Come, ye blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom
that is prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” Here He
tells you to be a partaker of His joy, and what is that? It is the joy of
seeing of the travail of your soul, fathers. It is the joy of seeing that
your efforts, mothers, are rewarded. Here are your children; the crown
of life is upon their heads.—
Child Guidance, 567, 568
(1895).
God’s greatest gift is Christ, whose life is ours, given for us. He
died for us, and was raised for us, that we might come forth from the
tomb to a glorious companionship with heavenly angels, to meet our
loved ones and to recognize their faces, for the Christlikeness does
not destroy their image, but transforms it into His glorious image.
Every saint connected in family relationship here will know each other
there.—
Selected Messages 3:316
(1898).
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The Salvation of Infants and Imbeciles
As the little infants come forth immortal from their dusty beds,
they immediately wing their way to their mother’s arms. They meet
again nevermore to part. But many of the little ones have no mother
there. We listen in vain for the rapturous song of triumph from the
mother. The angels receive the motherless infants and conduct them
to the tree of life.—
Selected Messages 2:260
(1858).
Some questioned whether the little children of even believing
parents should be saved, because they have had no test of character
and all must be tested and their character determined by trial. The
question is asked, “How can little children have this test and trial?” I