1917_The_Finished_Mystery_Text

And pearls.— Seemed to be the sure heir of allthat the Lord purchased by His death.Revelation 18:17.For in one hour so great riches is come tonought.— In one short year, 1917-1918, the vastand complicated system of sectarianism reachesits zenith of power, only to be suddenly dashedinto oblivion.— Rev. 18:10.FM286And every shipmaster.— Pilot (sky pilot),Greek.— Ezek. 27:27.And [all] the company in ships] EVERY ONEWHO SAILETH BY THE PLACE.— All thepassengers.— Ezek. 27:29.And sailors.— Mission workers.And as many as trade by sea.— As many aswork the sea, Greek. Salvation Army, Volunteersof America, and others who work solely amongthe masses not under religious restraint.Stood afar off.— Realized that the old doctrinesand the schemes for raising money would neverwork again.Revelation 18:18.And cried when they saw the smoke of herburning.— Her confusion and destruction by theLord.Saying, What city is like unto this greatcity.— With its millions of adherents, allprofessedly interested in mission work.Revelation 18:19.And they cast dust on their [heads] HEAD.—Did a certain amount of mud-slinging.— Ezek.27:30; Lam. 2:10.And cried, weeping and wailing.— Andgnashing their teeth, too, no doubt.Saying, Alas, [alas] that great city.— Thatwonderful religio-political combination.Wherein were made rich all that had ships inthe sea.— All preachers who were strongenough and clever enough to manage people's