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N ancient times, when the Lord desired to make His will known He chose an angel, filled him with His spirit and presence, and sent him on the Divine errand. Such a one is called in the Word "the angel of the Lord." When by angels He could no longer well effect His purpose, He chose a prophet, and gave him what He should say, do, and write. When He desired to come on earth in the flesh at the first advent, He chose a woman to provide Him a body of flesh in which He might dwell and reveal His nature. In more recent times, when He desired to break the seals of His Word, He chose a man through whose mind and hand He might make known His new revelation,