August 4
The answer from the other company
Ellen G. White
"Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle." — Psalm 24:8 · KJV
From another company came the response:
“The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord mighty in battle.”
Then hundreds of voices, uniting, swelled the triumphal chorus:
“Lift up your heads, O ye gates; Even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; And the King of glory shall come in.”
Again the joyful interrogation was heard, “Who is this King of glory?” And the voice of the great multitude, like “the sound of many waters,” was heard in the rapturous reply:
“The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory.” Psalm 24:7-10.
Then the gates were opened wide, the procession entered, and with reverent awe the ark was deposited in the tent that had been prepared for its reception. Before the sacred enclosure altars for sacrifice were erected; the smoke of peace offerings and burnt offerings, and the clouds of incense, with the praises and supplications of Israel, ascended to heaven. The service ended, the king himself pronounced a benediction upon his people. Then with regal bounty he caused gifts of food and wine to be distributed for their refreshment.
All the tribes had been represented in this service, the celebration of the most sacred event that had yet marked the reign of David. The Spirit of divine inspiration had rested upon the king, and now as the last beams of the setting sun bathed the tabernacle in a hallowed light, his heart was uplifted in gratitude to God that the blessed symbol of His presence was now so near the throne of Israel.