3. The Second Coming of the Lord
Now we are to state another thing in regard to what the New Church is that may seem surprising, but let us remember that "Great and marvelous are Thy works, Lord God Almighty."
This new revelation of heavenly truth constitutes the Second Coming of the Lord. It is the promised "Comforter" that shall abide with us forever. It is the embodiment of the "spirit of truth" that will guide into all truth. It enables us to see no more "through a glass darkly" but "face to face," and to know not only "in part" but "even as also we are known." Whereas we have walked by a faith that did not see, we shall now walk by a faith that sees. For the prophecy is now fulfilled, "The time cometh when I will no more speak unto you in parables, but I will show you plainly of the Father."
Forty days after the crucifixion Jesus
