William Miller’s dream was placed within the book Early Writings, and therefore subject to the same prophetic analysis and application that is required to be accomplished by a student who seeks to rightly divide the Word of truth. The dream has been presented many times through the years by Future for America, but here we are putting it into the study of the “increase of knowledge,” that was opened up at “the time of the end” in 1798. The dream addresses the history of the message that represented the knowledge that was increased. It illustrates a link between the movements of the first and third angel’s messages.

William Millers drøm blev indsat i bogen Early Writings og er derfor underlagt den samme profetiske analyse og anvendelse, som må udføres af en studerende, der søger ret at uddele sandhedens ord. Drømmen er blevet fremlagt mange gange gennem årene af Future for America, men her indarbejder vi den i studiet af den „forøgelse af kundskab“, som blev åbnet ved „endetiden“ i 1798. Drømmen omhandler historien om det budskab, som repræsenterede den kundskab, der blev forøget. Den illustrerer en forbindelse mellem bevægelserne i den første og den tredje engels budskaber.

William Miller’s dream identifies his work, and his work was typified by the work of Moses at the beginning of ancient Israel. The fulfillment of Miller’s dream in the last days, was typified by the work of Christ, in the last days of ancient Israel. The work that Christ accomplished at the end of ancient Israel, represented the work Christ accomplishes in the last days of spiritual Israel. In Miller’s dream the work accomplished in the last days is represented as being performed by the “Dirt Brush Man”. It is essential to recognize Miller’s dream as a prediction of the fulfillment of the Midnight Cry in the last days. It is also essential to recognize that the work of Christ for ancient Israel in their last days typified the work of the “Dirt Brush Man” in Miller’s dream.

William Millers drøm identificerer hans værk, og hans værk blev forbilledliggjort ved Moses’ gerning ved det gamle Israels begyndelse. Opfyldelsen af Millers drøm i de sidste dage blev forbilledliggjort ved Kristi gerning i det gamle Israels sidste dage. Det værk, som Kristus fuldbyrdede ved afslutningen af det gamle Israel, repræsenterede det værk, som Kristus fuldbyrder i det åndelige Israels sidste dage. I Millers drøm fremstilles det værk, der fuldbyrdes i de sidste dage, som udført af “Dirt Brush Man”. Det er afgørende at erkende Millers drøm som en forudsigelse af Midnatsråbets opfyldelse i de sidste dage. Det er også afgørende at erkende, at Kristi værk for det gamle Israel i deres sidste dage forbilledliggjorde “Dirt Brush Man”s værk i Millers drøm.

One element of the work of Christ that is important to note is that He not only unsealed the buried truths from the time of Moses, but Christ simultaneously magnified those original truths. In doing so, He set an example that when God’s people fulfill Miller’s dream in the last days, the truths established through the work of Miller, will be expanded beyond their original understanding.

Et vigtigt aspekt af Kristi værk, som bør bemærkes, er, at Han ikke blot åbnede de nedgravede sandheder fra Moses’ tid, men at Kristus samtidig ophøjede disse oprindelige sandheder. Derved satte Han et eksempel på, at når Guds folk opfylder Millers drøm i de sidste dage, vil de sandheder, som blev grundfæstet gennem Millers arbejde, blive udvidet ud over deres oprindelige forståelse.

“In the time of the Savior, the Jews had so covered over the precious jewels of truth with the rubbish of tradition and fable, that it was impossible to distinguish the true from the false. The Savior came to clear away the rubbish of superstition and long-cherished errors, and to set the jewels of God’s word in the framework of truth. What would the Savior do if he should come to us now as he did to the Jews? He would have to do a similar work in clearing away the rubbish of tradition and ceremony. The Jews were greatly disturbed when he did this work. They had lost sight of the original truth of God, but Christ brought it again to view. It is our work to free the precious truths of God from superstition and error. What a work is committed to us in the gospel!” Review and Herald, June 4, 1889.

„På Frelserens tid havde jøderne i en sådan grad dækket sandhedens kostbare juveler til med traditionens og fablens skrammel, at det var umuligt at skelne det sande fra det falske. Frelseren kom for at rydde overtroens og længe nærede vildfarelsers skrammel bort og for at sætte Guds ords juveler ind i sandhedens ramme. Hvad ville Frelseren gøre, hvis han skulle komme til os nu, sådan som han kom til jøderne? Han måtte udføre et lignende arbejde med at rydde traditionens og ceremoniernes skrammel bort. Jøderne blev stærkt foruroligede, da han udførte dette arbejde. De havde mistet den oprindelige sandhed om Gud af syne, men Kristus bragte den igen frem for blikket. Det er vores opgave at befri Guds dyrebare sandheder fra overtro og vildfarelse. Hvilket arbejde er ikke betroet os i evangeliet!” Review and Herald, 4. juni 1889.

Today the dirt brush man (Christ) is accomplishing “a similar work in clearing away the rubbish of tradition and ceremony” as did the Lion of the tribe of Judah (Christ) accomplish in the time of the Jews. In Miller’s dream, the precious jewels of truth that were perfectly arranged in the casket of God’s word, became covered with rubbish and counterfeit jewels. Those jewels were to be brought out from the rubbish and placed back into the larger casket of God’s Word during the period of the Midnight Cry of the last days, for it was when Miller looked upon the restored jewels in the larger casket that he “shouted with very joy, and that shout awoke” him. Miller’s dream occurred in 1847, three years after the Midnight Cry of the first angel, so his awakening in the dream is the Midnight Cry of the last days. That Midnight Cry is proclaimed by the two witnesses who had been slain by the beast that ascended out of the bottomless pit, and were dead in the street for three and a half days, until they were formed together and then brought to life in the valley of dead dry bones and then lifted up as an ensign. Miller’s dream is fulfilled on that street, and in the same valley that he identifies as “his room”.

I dag udfører skraldebørstemanden (Kristus) „et lignende værk med at rydde traditionens og ceremoniens affald bort“, således som Løven af Judas stamme (Kristus) udførte det på jødernes tid. I Millers drøm blev sandhedens kostbare juveler, som var fuldkomment ordnet i Guds ords skrin, dækket af affald og falske juveler. Disse juveler skulle bringes frem fra affaldet og lægges tilbage i Guds Ords større skrin i de sidste dages Midnatsråbs periode, for det var, da Miller skuede de genoprettede juveler i det større skrin, at han „råbte højt af ren glæde, og dette råb vækkede“ ham. Millers drøm fandt sted i 1847, tre år efter den første engels Midnatsråb, så hans opvågnen i drømmen er de sidste dages Midnatsråb. Dette Midnatsråb forkyndes af de to vidner, som var blevet ihjelslået af dyret, der steg op af afgrunden, og lå døde på gaden i tre og en halv dag, indtil de blev føjet sammen og derefter bragt til live i de døde, tørre knoglers dal og derpå løftet op som et banner. Millers drøm opfyldes på den gade og i den samme dal, som han betegner som „sit værelse“.

In the history of the Millerites, Miller was used by the Lord to establish the original truths of Adventism, but his dream identified that over time those truths would be buried. This phenomenon of clearing away the rubbish of tradition and custom is what Christ accomplished at the end of ancient Israel, and in so doing he typified the final fulfillment of William Miller’s dream.

I Milleritternes historie blev Miller brugt af Herren til at grundfæste adventismens oprindelige sandheder, men hans drøm viste, at disse sandheder med tiden ville blive begravet. Dette fænomen, at rydde traditionens og sædvanens affald bort, er det, Kristus fuldbyrdede ved det gamle Israels afslutning, og derved foregreb han den endelige opfyldelse af William Millers drøm.

The Jews had lost sight of “the original truth of God, but Christ brought it again to view,” and identified His work as “our work.” Our work is “to free the precious truths of God from superstition and error.” William Miller’s dream identifies the discovery, presentation and rejection, and restoration of the original truths. In order to accomplish the work of restoration, Christ placed the truth into “the framework of truth.” The “framework of truth” for William Miller was his understanding of the two desolating powers of paganism and papalism. In the last days the “framework of truth” is the three desolating powers of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet.

Jøderne havde mistet synet af „Guds oprindelige sandhed, men Kristus bragte den igen til syne“ og identificerede sit værk som „vores værk“. Vort værk er „at frigøre Guds dyrebare sandheder fra overtro og vildfarelse“. William Millers drøm identificerer opdagelsen, fremstillingen og forkastelsen samt genoprettelsen af de oprindelige sandheder. For at fuldbyrde genoprettelsens værk indsatte Kristus sandheden i „sandhedens ramme“. „Sandhedens ramme“ var for William Miller hans forståelse af hedenskabets og pavedømmets to ødelæggende magter. I de sidste dage er „sandhedens ramme“ de tre ødelæggende magter: dragen, dyret og den falske profet.

“When Christ came into the world to exemplify true religion, and to exalt the principles that should govern the hearts and actions of men, falsehood had taken so deep a hold upon those who had had so great light, that they no longer comprehended the light, and had no inclination to yield up tradition for truth. They rejected the heavenly Teacher, they crucified the Lord of glory, that they might retain their own customs and inventions. The very same spirit is manifested in the world today. Men are averse to investigating truth, lest their traditions should be disturbed, and a new order of things should be brought in. There is with humanity a constant liability to err, and men are naturally inclined to highly exalt human ideas and knowledge, while the divine and eternal is not discerned or appreciated.” Counsels on Sabbath School Work, 47.

„Da Kristus kom til verden for at legemliggøre den sande religion og ophøje de principper, som bør styre menneskers hjerter og handlinger, havde falskheden fået et så dybt greb om dem, der havde haft så stort lys, at de ikke længere fattede lyset og ikke havde nogen tilbøjelighed til at opgive tradition for sandhed. De forkastede den himmelske Lærer, de korsfæstede herlighedens Herre, for at de kunne fastholde deres egne skikke og påfund. Netop den samme ånd åbenbares i verden i dag. Mennesker er uvillige til at undersøge sandheden, for at deres traditioner ikke skal blive forstyrret, og en ny tingenes orden blive indført. Der findes hos menneskeheden en stadig tilbøjelighed til at fare vild, og mennesker er af natur tilbøjelige til højt at ophøje menneskelige forestillinger og kundskab, medens det guddommelige og evige hverken erkendes eller påskønnes.“ Counsels on Sabbath School Work, 47.

If Christ came into the world today He would find “the very same spirit” of exaltation of human ideas and knowledge, that placed tradition in place of truth. In Miller’s dream, in the last days, Christ comes as the dirt brush man to accomplish that identical work. When His work as the dirt brush man is accomplished, the original jewels will shine ten times brighter than the sun, as the two witnesses, represented by Miller, awake at the shout of the loud cry.

Hvis Kristus kom ind i verden i dag, ville Han finde „den selvsamme ånd“ af ophøjelse af menneskelige ideer og kundskab, som satte tradition i sandhedens sted. I Millers drøm kommer Kristus i de sidste dage som manden med støvbørsten for at udføre netop det samme værk. Når Hans værk som manden med støvbørsten er fuldbragt, vil de oprindelige juveler skinne ti gange klarere end solen, idet de to vidner, repræsenteret ved Miller, vågner ved råbet fra det høje råb.

The framework of truth given to Miller was the prophetic structure of two desolating powers, and the framework of truth given to Future for America is the prophetic structure of three desolating powers. The “key” that was attached to the casket was the particular methodology that was unsealed and given to Miller, and thereafter to Future for America.

Den sandhedsramme, der blev givet til Miller, var den profetiske struktur af to ødelæggende magter, og den sandhedsramme, der er givet til Future for America, er den profetiske struktur af tre ødelæggende magter. Den „nøgle“, der var fæstnet til skrinets låg, var den særlige metodologi, som blev forseglet op og givet til Miller, og derefter til Future for America.

“The key of knowledge in Christ’s day had been taken away by those who should have held it to unlock the treasure house of wisdom in the Old Testament Scriptures. The rabbis and teachers had virtually shut up the kingdom of heaven from the poor and the afflicted, and left them to perish. In His discourses Christ did not bring many things before them at once, lest He might confuse their minds. He made every point clear and distinct. He did not disdain the repetition of old and familiar truths in prophecies if they would serve His purpose to inculcate ideas.

“Nøgle til kundskab var på Kristi tid blevet taget bort af dem, som burde have holdt den for at oplukke visdommens skatkammer i Det Gamle Testamentes Skrifter. Rabbinerne og lærerne havde i praksis lukket Himmeriget for de fattige og de lidende og ladet dem gå fortabt. I sine taler fremførte Kristus ikke mange ting for dem på én gang, for at han ikke skulle forvirre deres sind. Han gjorde hvert punkt klart og tydeligt. Han foragtede ikke gentagelsen af gamle og velkendte sandheder i profetierne, hvis de tjente hans hensigt med at indprente ideer.”

“Christ was the originator of all the ancient gems of truth. Through the work of the enemy these truths had been displaced. They had been disconnected from their true position, and placed in the framework of error. Christ’s work was to readjust and establish the precious gems in the framework of truth. The principles of truth which had been given by Himself to bless the world had, through Satan’s agency, been buried and had apparently become extinct. Christ rescued them from the rubbish of error, gave them a new, vital force, and commanded them to shine as precious jewels, and stand fast forever.

"Kristus var ophavsmanden til alle sandhedens gamle kostbarheder. Ved fjendens værk var disse sandheder blevet fortrængt. De var blevet løsrevet fra deres rette plads og indsat i vildfarelsens ramme. Kristi gerning var at bringe de dyrebare kostbarheder til rette og fæste dem i sandhedens ramme. Sandhedens principper, som Han selv havde givet for at velsigne verden, var ved Satans mellemkomst blevet begravet og syntes tilsyneladende at være uddøde. Kristus reddede dem fra vildfarelsens affald, gav dem en ny, livgivende kraft og bød dem at skinne som kostelige juveler og stå fast til evig tid."

“Christ Himself could use any of these old truths without borrowing the smallest particle, for He had originated them all. He had cast them into the minds and thoughts of each generation, and when He came to our world He rearranged and vitalized the truths which had become dead, making them more forcible for the benefit of future generations. It was Jesus Christ who had the power of rescuing the truths from the rubbish, and again giving them to the world with more than their original freshness and power.” Manuscript Releases, volume 13, 240, 241.

„Kristus selv kunne anvende enhver af disse gamle sandheder uden at låne den mindste partikel, for Han havde selv ophav til dem alle. Han havde indgydt dem i hver generations sind og tanker, og da Han kom til vor verden, omordnede og levendegjorde Han de sandheder, som var blevet døde, idet Han gjorde dem mere virkningsfulde til gavn for kommende generationer. Det var Jesus Kristus, som havde magt til at redde sandhederne ud af rublen og på ny give dem til verden med mere end deres oprindelige friskhed og kraft.“ Manuscript Releases, bind 13, 240, 241.

It is interesting to note in the last passage that the key that Christ employed at the end of ancient Israel was to open the Old Testament. The key of Miller’s methodology opened the casket of the Old and New Testaments, but in the last days, at the conclusion of his dream, the casket is larger. The key of methodology in the last days opens not only the Old and New Testaments, but also the Spirit of Prophecy. The unsealing of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, just before the close of probation is accomplished by the Lion of the tribe of Judah, who in Miller’s dream is represented as the dirt brush man. Sister White identifies that the work of the dirt brush man occurs just before the close of probation.

Det er interessant at bemærke i det sidste afsnit, at den nøgle, Kristus anvendte ved det gamle Israels afslutning, var til at åbne Det Gamle Testamente. Nøglen i Millers metode åbnede kisten med Det Gamle og Det Nye Testamente, men i de sidste dage, ved afslutningen af hans drøm, er kisten større. Metodens nøgle i de sidste dage åbner ikke alene Det Gamle og Det Nye Testamente, men også Profetiens Ånd. Åbningen af Jesu Kristi Åbenbaring, umiddelbart før nådetidens afslutning, udføres af Løven af Judas stamme, som i Millers drøm er fremstillet som manden med støvbørsten. Søster White identificerer, at manden med støvbørstens arbejde finder sted umiddelbart før nådetidens afslutning.

“The Lord gave me a view, January 26, which I will relate. I saw that some of the people of God were stupid and dormant; and were but half awake, and did not realize the time we were now living in; and that the ‘man’ with the ‘dirt-brush’ had entered, and that some were in danger of being swept away. I begged of Jesus to save them, to spare them a little longer, and let them see their awful danger, that they might get ready before it should be forever too late. The angel said, ‘Destruction is coming like a mighty whirlwind.’ I begged of the angel to pity and to save those who loved this world, and were attached to their possessions, and were not willing to cut loose from them, and sacrifice them to speed the messengers on their way to feed the hungry sheep, who were perishing for want of spiritual food.

„Herren gav mig den 26. januar et syn, som jeg vil berette. Jeg så, at nogle af Guds folk var sløve og sovende; de var kun halvt vågne og indså ikke den tid, vi nu levede i; og at ‘manden’ med ‘snavsekosten’ var trådt ind, og at nogle var i fare for at blive fejet bort. Jeg bad Jesus om at frelse dem, at skåne dem lidt længere og lade dem se deres frygtelige fare, så de kunne blive rede, før det for bestandig skulle være for sent. Englen sagde: ‘Ødelæggelsen kommer som en mægtig hvirvelvind.’ Jeg bad englen om at have medlidenhed og frelse dem, som elskede denne verden og hang ved deres ejendele og ikke var villige til at løsrive sig fra dem og ofre dem for at hjælpe budbærerne hurtigere på vej, så de kunne føde de hungrende får, som gik til grunde af mangel på åndelig føde.

“As I viewed poor souls dying for want of the present truth, and some who professed to believe the truth were letting them die, by withholding the necessary means to carry forward the work of God, the sight was too painful, and I begged of the angel to remove it from me. I saw that when the cause of God called for some of their property, like the young man who came to Jesus, [Matthew 19:16–22.] they went away sorrowful; and that soon the overflowing scourge would pass over and sweep their possessions all away, and then it would be too late to sacrifice earthly goods, and lay up a treasure in heaven.” Review and Herald, April 1, 1850.

"Da jeg så stakkels sjæle dø af mangel på den nærværende sandhed, og nogle, som bekendte sig til at tro sandheden, lod dem dø ved at tilbageholde de nødvendige midler til at føre Guds værk fremad, var synet alt for smerteligt, og jeg bad engelen om at fjerne det fra mig. Jeg så, at når Guds sag krævede noget af deres ejendom, ligesom den unge mand, der kom til Jesus, [Matthew 19:16–22.] gik de bedrøvede bort; og at den oversvømmende svøbe snart ville fare hen over dem og rive alle deres ejendele bort, og da ville det være for sent at ofre jordiske goder og samle sig en skat i himmelen." Review and Herald, 1. april 1850.

The “overflowing scourge” is a symbol of the soon-coming Sunday law, and the work of the dirt brush man in Miller’s dream, takes place just before probation closes. It is when He has cleaned the room that He then casts the jewels back into the larger casket, and they then shine ten times brighter than the sun. Daniel and the three worthies were found ten times better than the others.

Den „oversvømmende svøbe“ er et symbol på den snart kommende søndagslov, og den beskidte børstemands arbejde i Millers drøm finder sted lige før nådetiden afsluttes. Det er, når han har renset rummet, at han derefter kaster juvelerne tilbage i det større skrin, og de skinner da ti gange klarere end solen. Daniel og de tre værdige blev fundet ti gange bedre end de andre.

Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar. And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king. And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm. Daniel 1:18–20.

Da de dage, som kongen havde fastsat, at han skulle føre dem frem, var til ende, førte overhoffmesteren dem frem for Nebukadnezar. Og kongen talte med dem; og blandt dem alle fandtes ingen som Daniel, Hananja, Mishael og Azarja; derfor trådte de frem for kongen. Og i alle spørgsmål om visdom og indsigt, som kongen forelagde dem, fandt han dem ti gange bedre end alle de spåmænd og stjernetydere, som fandtes i hele hans rige. Daniel 1:18–20.

The “end of the days,” for Daniel represented the litmus test where Nebuchadnezzar passed judgment, and that test typifies the Sunday law in the last days. The original and foundational truths will shine ten times brighter when restored in the last days, than when they were first recognized. The truths, and the wise who understand those truths in the last days will shine ten times brighter during the latter rain, which is the repetition of the Midnight Cry.

„De sidste dage“ udgjorde for Daniel lakmusprøven, hvor Nebukadnezar afsagde dom, og denne prøve er et forbillede på søndagsloven i de sidste dage. De oprindelige og grundlæggende sandheder vil, når de genoprettes i de sidste dage, skinne ti gange klarere, end da de først blev erkendt. Sandhederne og de vise, som forstår disse sandheder i de sidste dage, vil under den sildige regn skinne ti gange klarere; den sildige regn er gentagelsen af Midnatsråbet.

“You are getting the coming of the Lord too far off. I saw the latter rain was coming as [suddenly as] the midnight cry, and with ten times the power.” Spalding and Magan, 5.

„I lægger Herrens komme alt for langt ud i fremtiden. Jeg så, at den sildige regn kom lige så [pludseligt som] midnatsråbet, og med ti gange så stor kraft.“ Spalding and Magan, 5.

The restoration of the original truths is accomplished by the application of the latter rain methodology of “line upon line.” Once restored, the original truths shine “ten times” brighter than they did when Miller first looked upon them. The wise who employ the key of methodology to restore the original truths, obtain an experience that is “ten times” better than those who eat the methodology of Babylon. Those that are swept away by the dirt brush man, are those who have become attached to the traditions and customs that have covered up the original truth, and who are purged out with the errors of tradition and customs they have become attached to.

Genoprettelsen af de oprindelige sandheder fuldbyrdes ved anvendelsen af den sildige regns metodologi, »linje på linje«. Når de først er blevet genoprettet, skinner de oprindelige sandheder »ti gange« klarere, end da Miller først skuede dem. De vise, som anvender metodologiens nøgle til at genoprette de oprindelige sandheder, opnår en erfaring, der er »ti gange« bedre end den hos dem, der ernærer sig af Babylons metodologi. De, som fejes bort af manden med snavskosten, er dem, der er blevet knyttet til de traditioner og skikke, som har tildækket den oprindelige sandhed, og som udrenses sammen med de fejl ved traditioner og skikke, som de er blevet knyttet til.

A false doctrine is an idol.

En falsk lære er en afgud.

“In rejecting the truth, men reject its Author. In trampling upon the law of God, they deny the authority of the Law-giver. It is as easy to make an idol of false doctrines and theories as to fashion an idol of wood or stone.” The Great Controversy, 584.

„Ved at forkaste sandheden forkaster mennesker dens Ophavsmand. Ved at træde Guds lov under fode fornægter de Lovgiverens myndighed. Det er lige så let at gøre en afgud af falske lærdomme og teorier som at danne en afgud af træ eller sten.“ The Great Controversy, 584.

The pronouncement upon Ephraim that marked the close of probation for Ephraim, emphasizes the truth of what the dirt brush man accomplishes when he sweeps the floor.

Udtalelsen over Efraim, som markerede afslutningen på Efraims nådetid, understreger sandheden om det, som manden med støvbørsten udfører, når han fejer gulvet.

Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone. Hosea 4:17.

Efraim holder sig til afguder; lad ham være. Hoseas 4,17.

You are what you eat, as demonstrated by Daniel and the three worthies. Sister White’s anxiety over those who were “stupid and dormant” was in relation to their lack of preparation, and their lack of discernment over the importance of “present truth.” Her anxiety was an expression of Christ’s concern for the quibbling Jews of his day and age, who had completely lost sight of the original truths. Miller’s dream identifies the end of modern spiritual Israel, which has been typified by ancient literal Israel.

Du er, hvad du spiser, sådan som det blev demonstreret ved Daniel og de tre værdige. Søster Whites bekymring over dem, der var „sløve og døsige“, stod i forbindelse med deres mangel på forberedelse og deres mangel på dømmekraft med hensyn til betydningen af „nærværende sandhed“. Hendes bekymring var et udtryk for Kristi omsorg for de ordstridige jøder på hans tid, som fuldstændig havde mistet originalsandhederne af syne. Millers drøm identificerer enden på det moderne åndelige Israel, som er blevet forebilledliggjort ved det gamle bogstavelige Israel.

“The scribes and Pharisees professed to explain the Scriptures, but they explained them in accordance with their own ideas and traditions. Their customs and maxims became more and more exacting. In its spiritual sense, the sacred Word became to the people as a sealed book, closed to their comprehension.” Signs of the Times, May 17, 1905.

"De skriftkloge og farisæerne foregav at udlægge Skrifterne, men de udlagde dem i overensstemmelse med deres egne idéer og traditioner. Deres skikke og læresætninger blev mere og mere byrdefulde. I sin åndelige betydning blev det hellige Ord for folket som en forseglet bog, lukket for deres forståelse." Signs of the Times, 17. maj 1905.

A progressive darkness has settled upon Laodicean Adventism since 1863, and the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy has become to them as a book that is sealed. Just before probation closes the Revelation of Jesus Christ is unsealed, and it produces a three-step testing process that ends with those who refuse to relinquish their idols of custom and tradition being swept away at the soon-coming Sunday law.

Et tiltagende mørke har sænket sig over det laodikeiske adventisme siden 1863, og Bibelen og Profetiens Ånd er blevet for dem som en bog, der er forseglet. Umiddelbart før nådetiden lukkes, bliver Jesu Kristi Åbenbaring afseglet, og den frembringer en tredelt prøvelsesproces, som ender med, at de, der nægter at give afkald på deres afguder af skik og tradition, bliver fejet bort ved den snart kommende søndagslov.

“We have an infinite Redeemer, and how precious are the gems of truth that testify to this in God’s word. But these precious jewels have been buried beneath a mass of rubbish, of tradition, of heresies, which Satan himself has originated. His schemes are working with a strange power upon human minds to eclipse the value of Christ to those who believe in him. The enemy of God and man has cast a spell over those who profess to be the followers of Christ, until of many it can be said, They know not the time of their visitation.” Review and Herald, August 16, 1898.

„Vi har en uendelig Forløser, og hvor dyrebare er ikke de sandhedens ædelstene, som vidner om dette i Guds ord. Men disse kostbare juveler er blevet begravet under en masse af skarn, af traditioner, af vranglærdomme, som Satan selv har frembragt. Hans anslag virker med en underlig magt på menneskesindene for at formørke Kristi værdi for dem, som tror på ham. Guds og menneskets fjende har kastet en besværgelse over dem, som bekender sig til at være Kristi efterfølgere, så at det om mange kan siges: De kendte ikke deres besøgelsestid.“ Review and Herald, 16. august 1898.

Miller’s dream illustrates the history of the establishment of the “original truths,” their subsequent rejection, and then their ultimate restoration. Just before the close of probation the “Dirt Brush Man” enters into the scenario and re-establishes the original truths, and makes them “ten times” brighter. This takes place during the history of the Midnight Cry, which precedes the Loud Cry of the third angel at the Sunday law. The Midnight Cry awakens and separates the virgins in advance of the Sunday law, as did the Midnight Cry precede the opening of the investigative judgment in Millerite history. When the jewels are cast back into the larger, restored casket, it is too late, for that event takes place “after” the floor has been swept clean.

Millers drøm illustrerer historien om etableringen af de „oprindelige sandheder“, deres efterfølgende forkastelse og dernæst deres endelige genoprettelse. Lige før nådetidens afslutning træder „manden med støvkosten“ ind på scenen og genopretter de oprindelige sandheder og gør dem „ti gange“ klarere. Dette finder sted i Midnatsråbets historie, som går forud for den tredje engels Høje Råb ved søndagsloven. Midnatsråbet vækker og adskiller jomfruerne forud for søndagsloven, ligesom Midnatsråbet i den milleritiske historie gik forud for åbningen af den undersøgende dom. Når juvelerne kastes tilbage i det større, genoprettede skrin, er det for sent, for denne begivenhed finder sted „efter“, at gulvet er blevet fejet rent.

“The dust and rubbish of error have buried the precious jewels of truth, but the Lord’s workers can uncover these treasures, so that thousands will look upon them with delight and awe. Angels of God will be beside the humble worker, giving grace and divine enlightenment, and thousands will be led to pray with David, ‘Open thou mine eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.’ Truths that have been for ages unseen and unheeded, will blaze forth from the illuminated pages of God’s holy word. The churches generally that have heard, refused, and trampled upon the truth, will do more wickedly; but ‘the wise,’ those who are honest, will understand. The book is open, and the words of God reach the hearts of those who desire to know his will. At the loud cry of the angel from heaven who joins the third angel, thousands will awake from the stupor that has held the world for ages, and will see the beauty and value of the truth.” Review and Herald, December 15, 1885.

”Vildfarelsens støv og murbrokker har begravet sandhedens dyrebare juveler, men Herrens arbejdere kan afdække disse skatte, så tusinder vil betragte dem med glæde og ærefrygt. Guds engle vil være ved den ydmyge arbejders side og give nåde og guddommelig oplysning, og tusinder vil blive ledt til at bede med David: ‘Oplad mine øjne, at jeg må skue de underfulde ting i din lov.’ Sandheder, som i tidsaldre har været usete og upåagtede, vil flamme frem fra de oplyste sider i Guds hellige ord. De kirker, som almindeligvis har hørt, afslået og nedtrådt sandheden, vil handle endnu mere ugudeligt; men ‘de vise,’ de, som er oprigtige, vil forstå. Bogen er åben, og Guds ord når hjertet hos dem, som ønsker at kende hans vilje. Ved det høje råb fra englen fra himlen, som slutter sig til den tredje engel, vil tusinder vågne af den dvale, som i tidsaldre har holdt verden fast, og de vil se sandhedens skønhed og værdi.” Review and Herald, 15. december 1885.

The “thousands” that then awake, represent God’s other flock that are still in Babylon, for the “loud cry” begins at the Sunday law. The work of the “Dirt Brush Man” has been under way since September 11, 2001, and even more so since July of 2023.

De „tusinder“, som da vågner, repræsenterer Guds anden hjord, som stadig er i Babylon, for det „høje råb“ begynder ved søndagsloven. „Skraldebørstemandens“ arbejde har været i gang siden den 11. september 2001, og endnu mere siden juli 2023.

“The apostle says, ‘All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.’ The Bible is its own expositor. One passage will prove to be a key that will unlock other passages, and in this way light will be shed upon the hidden meaning of the word. By comparing different texts treating on the same subject, viewing their bearing on every side, the true meaning of the Scriptures will be made evident.

„Apostlen siger: ‘Hele Skriften er indblæst af Gud og nyttig til lære, til bebrejdelse, til rettelse, til oplæring i retfærdighed, for at Guds menneske må blive fuldkomment, udrustet til al god gerning.’ Bibelen er sin egen fortolker. Ét skriftsted vil vise sig at være en nøgle, som vil åbne andre skriftsteder, og på denne måde vil lys blive kastet over ordets skjulte mening. Ved at sammenligne forskellige tekster, der behandler det samme emne, og betragte deres betydning fra alle sider, vil Skriftens sande mening blive gjort tydelig.

“Many think that they must consult commentaries on the Scriptures in order to understand the meaning of the word of God, and we would not take the position that commentaries should not be studied; but it will take much discernment to discover the truth of God under the mass of the words of men. How little has been done by the church, as a body professing to believe the Bible, to gather up the scattered jewels of God’s word into one perfect chain of truth! The jewels of truth do not lie upon the surface, as many suppose. The master mind in the confederacy of evil is ever at work to keep the truth out of sight, and to bring into full view the opinions of great men. The enemy is doing all in his power to obscure heaven’s light through educational processes; for he does not mean that men shall hear the voice of the Lord, saying, ‘This is the way, walk ye in it.’

»Mange mener, at de må rådføre sig med kommentarer til Skrifterne for at forstå betydningen af Guds ord, og vi vil ikke indtage det standpunkt, at kommentarer ikke bør studeres; men det vil kræve megen dømmekraft at opdage Guds sandhed under massen af menneskers ord. Hvor lidt er ikke blevet gjort af kirken, som et legeme der bekender at tro på Bibelen, for at samle Guds ords spredte juveler til én fuldkommen sandhedskæde! Sandhedens juveler ligger ikke på overfladen, som mange antager. Det herskende sind i ondskabens sammensværgelse er bestandig i virksomhed for at holde sandheden skjult og bringe store mænds meninger klart til syne. Fjenden gør alt, hvad der står i hans magt, for at fordunkle himmelens lys gennem undervisningsmæssige processer; for han har ikke til hensigt, at mennesker skal høre Herrens røst sige: ‘Dette er vejen, vandrer på den.’«

“The jewels of truth lie scattered over the field of revelation; but they have been buried beneath human traditions, beneath the sayings and commandments of men, and the wisdom from heaven has been practically ignored; for Satan has succeeded in making the world believe that the words and achievements of men are of great consequence. The Lord God, the Creator of the worlds, at infinite cost has given the gospel to the world. Through this divine agent, glad, refreshing springs of heavenly comfort and abiding consolation have been opened for those who will come to the fountain of life. There are veins of truth yet to be discovered; but spiritual things are spiritually discerned. Minds beclouded with evil cannot appreciate the value of the truth as it is in Jesus.” Review and Herald, December 1, 1891.

“Sandhedens juveler ligger spredt ud over åbenbaringens mark; men de er blevet begravet under menneskelige traditioner, under menneskers ord og bud, og visdommen fra himlen er i praksis blevet tilsidesat; for Satan er lykkedes med at få verden til at tro, at menneskers ord og bedrifter er af stor betydning. Herren Gud, verdens skaber, har til uendelig pris givet evangeliet til verden. Gennem dette guddommelige middel er glædelige, forfriskende kilder til himmelsk trøst og varig opmuntring blevet åbnet for dem, som vil komme til livets kilde. Der findes årer af sandhed, som endnu skal opdages; men åndelige ting bedømmes åndeligt. Sind, der er formørket af det onde, kan ikke værdsætte sandhedens værdi, sådan som den er i Jesus.” Review and Herald, 1. december 1891.

The work of Christ as represented in Miller’s dream as the dirt brush man is two-fold. It is to remove the error, and to restore the original truths. The removal of error is also two-fold, for when the error is swept out the window, the error takes those who choose to remain attached to the errors with it. The work of separation accomplished by the dirt brush man is also addressed by Jeremiah, and his testimony agrees with Sister White, when she stated that, “the Lord’s workers can uncover these treasures, so that thousands will look upon them with delight and awe.”

Kristi gerning, sådan som den i Millers drøm fremstilles ved manden med støvekosten, er todelt. Den består i at fjerne vildfarelsen og at genoprette de oprindelige sandheder. Fjernelsen af vildfarelsen er ligeledes todelt, for når vildfarelsen fejes ud ad vinduet, tager den dem med sig, som vælger at forblive knyttet til vildfarelserne. Det adskillende værk, som udføres af manden med støvekosten, omtales også af Jeremias, og hans vidnesbyrd stemmer overens med Søster White, da hun udtalte, at „Herrens arbejdere kan afdække disse skatte, så at tusinder vil betragte dem med glæde og ærefrygt.“

Therefore thus saith the Lord, If thou return, then will I bring thee again, and thou shalt stand before me: and if thou take forth the precious from the vile, thou shalt be as my mouth: let them return unto thee; but return not thou unto them. Jeremiah 15:19.

Derfor siger Herren således: Hvis du vender om, vil jeg lade dig vende tilbage, og du skal stå for mit ansigt; og hvis du udskiller det kostelige fra det ringe, skal du være som min mund. Lad dem vende tilbage til dig; men vend du ikke tilbage til dem. Jeremias 15:19.

The context of the passage in Jeremiah is addressing those who have experienced the first disappointment of July 18, 2020. It is not simply the dirt brush man that separates the precious from the vile, but it is also the work of those represented by Jeremiah, who are represented as making a decision of whether they will return to the Lord or not return. They have obviously not been with the Lord, for if they had been walking with him, there would be no reason for them to return. When they do return and stand before the Lord, and thereafter become His mouthpiece, they will have accomplished a work of separating the precious from the vile. The work of the “Dirt Brush Man”, requires the participation of the wise. The work of the “Dirt Brush Man” in Miller’s dream is also illustrated when Christ purges His floor through a refining process.

Sammenhængen i afsnittet i Jeremias drejer sig om dem, der har oplevet den første skuffelse den 18. juli 2020. Det er ikke blot jordkostemanden, der skiller det dyrebare fra det slette, men det er også værket hos dem, der er repræsenteret ved Jeremias, og som fremstilles som stående over for en beslutning om, hvorvidt de vil vende tilbage til Herren eller ikke vende tilbage. De har åbenbart ikke været hos Herren, for hvis de havde vandret med ham, ville der ikke være nogen grund for dem til at vende tilbage. Når de vender tilbage og står for Herren og derefter bliver Hans talerør, vil de have fuldbragt et værk, hvor det dyrebare skilles fra det slette. „Dirt Brush Man“s værk kræver de vises deltagelse. „Dirt Brush Man“s værk i Millers drøm illustreres også, når Kristus renser sin tærskeplads gennem en lutringsproces.

“Just how soon this refining process will begin I cannot say, but it will not be long deferred. He whose fan is in His hand will cleanse His temple of its moral defilement. He will thoroughly purge His floor.” Testimonies to Ministers, 372, 373.

„Præcis hvor snart denne renselsesproces vil begynde, kan jeg ikke sige, men den vil ikke blive længe udsat. Han, som har sin kasteskovl i sin hånd, vil rense sit tempel for dets moralske besmittelse. Han vil rense sin tærskeplads grundigt.“ Testimonies to Ministers, 372, 373.

The final “refining process” began in July of 2023, and it is the refining process of Malachi chapter three.

Den endelige „renselsesproces“ begyndte i juli 2023, og det er den renselsesproces, som omtales i Malakias kapitel tre.

“Malachi 3:1–4 quoted.

„Malakias 3,1–4 citeret.“

“A refining, purifying process is going on among the people of God, and the Lord of hosts has set his hand to this work. This process is most trying to the soul, but it is necessary in order that defilement may be removed. Trials are essential in order that we may be brought close to our heavenly Father, in submission to his will, that we may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. God’s work of refining and purifying the soul must go on until his servants are so humbled, so dead to self, that when called into active service, they may have an eye single to the glory of God.” Review and Herald, April 10, 1894.

„En rensende, lutrende proces foregår iblandt Guds folk, og Hærskarers Herre har lagt sin hånd på dette værk. Denne proces er yderst prøvende for sjælen, men den er nødvendig, for at besmittelsen kan fjernes. Prøvelser er nødvendige, for at vi må blive ført nær til vor himmelske Fader i underkastelse under hans vilje, så vi kan frembære for Herren et offer i retfærdighed. Guds værk med at lutre og rense sjælen må fortsætte, indtil hans tjenere er så ydmygede, så døde fra selvet, at de, når de kaldes til aktiv tjeneste, kan have øjet ene rettet mod Guds ære.“ Review and Herald, 10. april 1894.

Miller’s second dream identifies the restoration of the original truths, and the simultaneous restoration of a people who have been scattered. Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream identifies the restoration of his kingdom. Miller’s dream addresses the burying up of the original truths in the terms of those truths being “scattered.” The word “scattered” is a symbol of the “seven times.” Nebuchadnezzar’s dream is about the “scattering” of the “seven times.” Nebuchadnezzar is placed at the time of the end in 1798, and is there representing a converted man. Miller is the symbol of “the wise” in 1798.

Millers anden drøm identificerer genoprettelsen af de oprindelige sandheder og den samtidige genoprettelse af et folk, som er blevet spredt. Nebukadnezars anden drøm identificerer genoprettelsen af hans rige. Millers drøm omtaler nedgravningen af de oprindelige sandheder i vendinger, hvor disse sandheder beskrives som “spredt”. Ordet “spredt” er et symbol på de “syv tider”. Nebukadnezars drøm handler om “spredningen” af de “syv tider”. Nebukadnezar placeres ved endetiden i 1798, og dér repræsenterer han en omvendt mand. Miller er symbolet på “de vise” i 1798.

We will continue Miller’s dream in the next article.

Vi vil fortsætte med Millers drøm i den næste artikel.

“When we are called upon to differ with others, or others express their difference from our opinion, we should manifest a Christian spirit, and keep this fact prominent that we can afford to be quiet and fair; for the truth will bear investigation. The more it is studied, the more will its light shine forth. The Lord frowns upon everything that savors of harshness and severity, and puts his rebuke upon those who cast contempt and reproach upon those who differ with them in opinion, placing them in the worst possible light. All Heaven looks upon those who do this as Heaven looked upon the Pharisees, and pronounces them as ignorant both of the Scriptures and the power of God. The enemies of truth cannot make truth error. They may trample upon the truth, and think that because they have cast it down, and covered it with rubbish, it is overcome; but God will move upon some of his faithful ones to do as Christ did when he was upon earth,—brush away the rubbish, and restore the truth to its appropriate setting in the framework of truth.

"Når vi kaldes til at være uenige med andre, eller andre giver udtryk for deres uenighed med vores opfattelse, bør vi lægge en kristen ånd for dagen og holde det klart fremme, at vi har råd til at være rolige og retfærdige; for sandheden tåler granskning. Jo mere den studeres, desto mere vil dens lys bryde frem. Herren ser med mishag på alt, hvad der smager af hårdhed og strenghed, og lader sin irettesættelse ramme dem, som kaster foragt og bebrejdelse over dem, der er uenige med dem i opfattelse, idet de fremstiller dem i det værst tænkelige lys. Hele Himmelen ser på dem, der gør dette, sådan som Himmelen så på farisæerne, og erklærer dem uvidende både om Skrifterne og om Guds kraft. Sandhedens fjender kan ikke gøre sandheden til vildfarelse. De kan nedtrampe sandheden og mene, at fordi de har kastet den ned og dækket den med affald, er den overvundet; men Gud vil bevæge nogle af sine trofaste til at gøre, som Kristus gjorde, da han var på jorden,—feje affaldet bort og genskabe sandheden på dens rette plads i sandhedens sammenføjning."

“In companies where the truth is a matter of discussion, there will be those who will oppose everything that they have not held as truth; and while they flatter themselves that they are only battling with error, they have need to hear with unprejudiced ears, that they may understand what is truth, and not misrepresent and misinterpret that which is spoken. They have the example of the men in all ages who have fought against truth, and who in so doing, have rejected the council (sic) of God against themselves. Heavy will be the responsibility that will rest upon men who have had great light, and great opportunities, and who have yet failed to be wholly on the Lord’s side. Should they venture to be wholly on the Lord’s side, they would be preserved in integrity, even when they were called upon to stand alone. He would enable them to stand courageously, in purity and fairness, contending for uncorrupted principles of righteousness. He would sustain them in battling for the right because it is right, though justice were fallen in the street, and equity could not enter. They would understand what would be pure and undefiled, and in accordance with the life of Christ, and would not turn from the purest principles of Christianity in spirit, word, or action, even though they stood in opposition not only to ignorance, but to those who were cultivated and experienced, and who used the weapons of sophistry to silence them. Through all this strife of error against truth, they would be preserved, and enabled to keep such a course that their enemies could not gainsay or resist them. They would stand as a rock to principle, refusing to compromise with any man, and yet preserving the spirit that would characterize every Christian.

„I kredse, hvor sandheden gøres til genstand for drøftelse, vil der være dem, som vil modsætte sig alt det, de ikke selv har fastholdt som sandhed; og mens de bilder sig ind, at de blot kæmper imod vildfarelse, har de behov for at lytte med uhildede ører, så de må forstå, hvad sandhed er, og ikke fejlagtigt fremstille og fejltolke det, som bliver sagt. De har eksemplet fra mændene i alle tidsaldre, som har kæmpet imod sandheden, og som derved har forkastet Guds råd (sic) imod sig selv. Tungt vil det ansvar være, som vil hvile på mennesker, der har haft stort lys og store anledninger, og som dog ikke har undladt at stille sig helt på Herrens side. Dersom de vovede helt at stille sig på Herrens side, ville de blive bevaret i ulastelighed, selv når de blev kaldet til at stå alene. Han ville sætte dem i stand til at stå modigt, i renhed og redelighed, kæmpende for ufordærvede retfærdighedens principper. Han ville opretholde dem i kampen for det rette, fordi det er ret, selv om retten var faldet på gaden, og retfærdigheden ikke kunne komme ind. De ville forstå, hvad der ville være rent og ubesmittet, og i overensstemmelse med Kristi liv, og ville ikke vende sig bort fra kristendommens reneste principper i ånd, ord eller handling, selv om de stod i opposition ikke blot til uvidenhed, men til sådanne, som var dannede og erfarne, og som brugte sofisteriets våben til at bringe dem til tavshed. Gennem al denne vildfarelsens strid imod sandheden ville de blive bevaret og sat i stand til at føre en sådan kurs, at deres fjender ikke kunne modsige eller modstå dem. De ville stå som en klippe ved princippet, nægtende at indgå kompromis med noget menneske, og dog bevare den ånd, som ville kendetegne enhver kristen.“

“He who is a follower of Christ will distinguish between the sacred and the common, and will cling to the true evidence of a man’s character and work, for Christ has said, ‘By their fruits ye shall know them.’ The Christian will move forward amid all manner of opposition. He will despise flattery because it is born of Satan. He will detest accusation because it is the weapon of the evil one. They will not cherish envy or indulge in self-exaltation because these are the characteristics of the adversary of God and man. They will not be found as spies; for Satan used the despised Jews in doing this work against Jesus. They will not follow their brethren with a flood of questions as the Jews followed Christ for the purpose of entangling him in his words, and provoking him to speak of many things in order that they might make him an offender for a word.” Home Missionary, September 1, 1894.

„Den, der er en Kristi efterfølger, vil skelne mellem det hellige og det almindelige og vil holde sig til det sande bevis på et menneskes karakter og gerning, for Kristus har sagt: ‘På deres frugter skal I kende dem.’ Den kristne vil gå fremad midt under al slags modstand. Han vil foragte smiger, fordi den er født af Satan. Han vil afsky anklage, fordi den er den ondes våben. De vil ikke nære misundelse eller hengive sig til selvophøjelse, fordi dette er Guds og menneskenes modstanders kendetegn. De vil ikke findes som spioner; for Satan brugte de foragtede jøder til at udføre dette værk imod Jesus. De vil ikke følge deres brødre med en strøm af spørgsmål, sådan som jøderne fulgte Kristus med det formål at indvikle ham i hans ord og fremprovokere ham til at tale om mange ting, for at de kunne gøre ham skyldig for et ord.“ Home Missionary, 1. september 1894.