midnight
The Lord God Omnipotent reigned , and would reign for ever , and ever ! -- Why then did she fear the sorrows that were passing away , when she knew that He would bind up the broken-hearted , and receive those who came out of great tribulation . She retired to her cabin ; and wrote in the little book that was now her only confident . It was after midnight . `` At this solemn hour , the great day of judgment fills my thoughts ; the day of retribution , when the secrets of all hearts will be revealed ; when all worldly distinctions will fade away , and be no more seen . I have not words to express the sublime images which the bare contemplation of this awful day raises in my mind . Then , indeed , the Lord Omnipotent will reign , and He will wipe the tearful eye , and support the trembling heart -- yet a little while He hideth his face , and the dun shades of sorrow , and the thick clouds of folly separate us from our God ; but when the glad dawn of an eternal day breaks , we shall know even as we are known .