
“IN THE
AUTHOR’S FOREWORD
“IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE”
CHAPTER I. TAKEN AT THE FLOOD.
CHAPTER II. “THE COURIER.”
CHAPTER III. FLOTSAM.
CHAPTER IV. “I ONLY REAPED WHAT I SOWED.”
CHAPTER V. LILY WORK.
CHAPTER VI. AN INTERESTING TALK.
CHAPTER VII. “COMING.”
A thoughtful tale unfolds as a determined narrator sets out to dramatize the long‑awaited return of Christ, using ordinary lives to illuminate extraordinary truths. The story opens with a humble huntsman who, after a day in the woods, encounters a wounded woman—a moment that sparks a chain of events revealing how everyday compassion can intersect with divine purpose. Through vivid scenes and earnest dialogue, the book invites listeners to contemplate the significance of total abstinence, moral responsibility, and the subtle ways the sacred can emerge in the mundane.
As the narrative progresses, a diverse group of characters wrestles with their own doubts and hopes, each encounter hinting at the larger, prophetic horizon that looms ahead. The author’s gentle humor and sincere reverence keep the tone grounded, offering a fresh perspective on familiar biblical illustrations without sacrificing literary charm. Listeners will find a compelling blend of story and spiritual reflection that encourages both heart and mind to look beyond the present moment.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (347K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Bible Institute of Los Angeles, 1918.
Credits
Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
Aug 9, 2022
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

d. 1917
A pioneering voice in early end-times fiction, this British writer helped shape the kind of rapture storytelling that would later become hugely popular. His novels mix suspense, prophecy, and evangelical conviction in a way that still feels strikingly direct.
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