Beginning of the End - Ellen G. White

Throughout the land, groups of pilgrims were making their way
toward Jerusalem. The shepherds, the herdsmen, fishers from the
Sea of Galilee, farmers from their fields, and sons of the prophets
from the sacred schools--all turned their steps toward the place
where God's presence was revealed. Many went on foot. The
caravans often became very large before reaching the Holy City.
Nature's gladness awakened joy in the hearts of Israel. The
people chanted the grand Hebrew psalms, exalting the glory and
majesty of Jehovah. At the sound of the signal trumpet, with the
music of cymbals, the chorus of thanksgiving arose, swelled by
hundreds of voices:
I was glad when they said unto me, "Let us go into the house of
the Lord." Psalm 122:1
As they saw around them hills where the heathen had long
kindled heir altar fires, the children of Israel sang:
I will lift up my eyes to the hills--From whence comes my
help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1, 2
Cresting the hills and coming in view of the Holy City, they
looked with reverent awe on the throngs of worshipers making their
way to the temple. As they heard the trumpets of the Levites
announcing the sacred service, they caught the inspiration of the
hour, and sang:
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