The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, vol. 69

June 21, 1892

“The Sermon. The Late Decision of the Supreme Court, and the Image of the Beast. (Concluded.)” The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald 69, 25, pp. 385-387.

BY ELDER A. T. JONES

(Battle Creek, Mich.)

(Concluded).

YET I know that some still ask, “Must not there be an amendment to the Constitution?” and, “Have we not taken the position that there is to be an amendment to the Constitution?” We have preached that there might be an amendment to the Constitution, and that a strong effort was being made to secure such an amendment. We have said that that is a way in which it might be done. But I never supposed for a moment that any one had ever taken the position that that is the way in which it must be done—that it must be done that way or not at all, or that that is the precise way in which the image of the beast would be made. we all know that it could be done that way; but I never supposed any one would fix upon that as just the way in which it would be done. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 385.1

It was to call your attention to this very point that I said what I did here in the early part of March. From the drift of things which were then already in sight, I said to you that an amendment was not essential, and that we were not to look definitely for that; but that the danger was that it would be slipped in by the courts without any sign of an amendment at all. And this is precisely what was then being done, or rather had been done only a few days before, though none knew it. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 385.2

There is another point worthy of consideration here: We need never expect that Satan will do his work so openly and plainly that everybody will know that it is he who is working. Are you not well enough acquainted with his devices to know that? Then ought we not to know that to accomplish his purpose in this, he would not employ means so open and palpable that everybody in the United States would be able to see it, and recognize his hand in it?—Indeed, we ought. The papacy was not made that way; and we need not expect that the image will be made that way. Everything that was ever done, every step that was ever taken in the making of the papacy, was by silent encroachment, by stealthy, underhanded means, by imposing itself upon the government and people before they were aware of it, or even suspected it. Thus was the papacy made, and we need not expect that the image will be made in any other way. No! The great mass of the people will be deceived by appearances and pretensions, until they find themselves in the very grasp of the evil thing. The question that concerns us is, Shall we to whom God has given the light and truth upon this very thing—shall we be deceived by it? or shall we be able to detect it? ARSH June 21, 1892, page 385.3

There stands the fact; that by the supreme legal authority of this government, there has been established in favor of Protestantism all that was ever required by any government in favor of the papacy. Then is not that an image of the papacy? This being the fact, is it not now, this very hour, the calling and the work of every one who knows of the third angel’s message, so to deliver that message as to awake the people to what stands before them, and to lead them to escape the ruin that speedily comes as a consequence of this fact? ARSH June 21, 1892, page 385.4

That union of Church and State which made the papacy, utterly ruined the government which made it. It completely ruined the Roman empire. And so surely will the ruin of this nation come of this evil thing here. And not only this, but as this nation, as it was made, and as it has formerly been, has been a light and an example to the world, so when the order is reversed, and it becomes the agent of cruelty, oppression, and persecution, it will also be in this an example to the world; and the ruin of the nation carries with it the ruin of the world. As the example of this nation in freedom and liberality has tended to carry the world away from the papacy, just so its example in oppression and persecution will have the tendency to swing back the world into sympathy and alliance with the papacy. And thus will the papacy be lifted to the highest place that it ever stood in the world. And so will be fulfilled the prophecy: “And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” ARSH June 21, 1892, page 385.5

And what is it that makes it sure that our names shall ever be found in the book of life?—The third angel’s message, and that alone. For this message goes forth in this the great day of atonement, and here is the word: “He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name our of the book of life.” The third angel’s message brings to every one the security that the name of every one who receives it will be retained in the Lamb’s book of life; while every one who receives it not will be left to worship the beast and his image, and to fall in the fearful ruin that comes upon all the world. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 385.6

Then I ask you again, Is it not time that the people who see these things and know them, were preparing for what is coming, for what is in this evil step, and for what is bound to come out of it? Is it not time? We have been talking of these things all these years, and now when the time has come that it stands right before our doors, and when the very thing has been pointed out for these forty years has come, showing that the coming of Christ is right at the doors, are you glad to know that it is so? or are you afraid that it is so? ARSH June 21, 1892, page 385.7

Here are a few extracts I wish to read and call your attention to. This was sent to me by the General Conference Committee to be used in the camp-meetings; and perhaps I might as well begin the use of it right here. This first extract is addressed primarily to “brethren in responsible positions,” but it speaks afterward to “brethren in responsible positions,” but it speaks afterward to brethren in all positions:— ARSH June 21, 1892, page 385.8

Brethren in responsible positions, you are in danger. I lift my voice in warning. Beware! Unless you watch, and keep your garments unspotted from the world, Satan will stand as your captain. It is no time now to hide your colors, no time to turn traitor, when the battle presses sore. It is no time to lay down or hide our weapons, and give Satan the advantage in the warfare. Watchmen on the walls of Zion must be wide awake. Call to your fellow-watchmen in no sleepy terms, “The morning cometh, and also the night.” If no response is made, then know that the watchman is unfaithful. It is no time now to relax our efforts, to become tame and spiritless; no time to hide our light under a bushel; to speak smooth things, to prophesy deceit. No, no; there is no place for sleepy watchmen on the walls of Zion. Every power is to be employed wholly and entirely for God. Maintain your allegiance, bearing testimony for God and for truth. Be not turned aside by any suggestions the world may make. We can make no compromise. There is a living issue before us, which will be of vital importance to the remnant people of God, to the very close of this earth’s history; for eternal interests are here involved. We are to look constantly to the Lord Jesus Christ, the Captain of our salvation. All that Jesus did on the earth, was done with an eye single to the glory of his Father. He says, “As the Father gave me commandment, even so I do.” “This commandment have I received of my Father.” In all he did, he was working out the will of his Father, so that his life on earth was a manifestation of the divine perfection. The union of divinity with humanity in Christ, was to reveal to us God’s purpose to bring men into the closest connection with himself. We cannot possibly be happy without him. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 385.9

The original apostasy began in a disbelief and denial of the truth. We are to fix the eye of faith steadfastly upon Jesus. When the days come, as they surely will, in which the law of God is made void, the zeal of the true and loyal should rise with the emergency, and should be the more warm and decided, and their testimony should be the more positive and unflinching. But we are to do nothing in a defiant spirit, and we shall not if our hearts are fully surrendered to God. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 385.10

Now is the time for God’s people to take up the duties that lie next them. Be faithful in the little things; for on the right performance of these hang great results. Do not leave the work which needs to be done, because it appears to your judgment to be small and inconsiderable. Make up every waste place, repair the breaches as fast as they occur. Let no differences or dissensions exist in the church. Let all go to work to help some one who needs help. There is a cause for the great weakness in our churches, and that cause is hard to remove. It is self. Men have none too much will, but they must have it wholly sanctified to God. They need to fall on the Rock and be broken. Self must be crucified in every one who shall enter the gates of the city of God. The fierce spirit which rises up in the hearts of some in the church when anything does not please them, is the spirit of Satan, and not the spirit of Christ. Is it not fully time that we return to our first love, and be at peace among ourselves? ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.1

There are those who have prided themselves on their great caution in receiving “new light,” as they term it; but they are blinded by the enemy, and cannot discern the works and ways of God. Light, precious light, comes from heaven, and they array themselves against it. What next? These very ones will accept messages that God has not sent, and thus will become even dangerous to the cause of God because they set up false standards. Men who might be of great use if they would learn of Christ and go on from light to greater light, are in some things positive hindrances, forever on the point of questioning, wasting much precious time, and contributing nothing to the spiritual elevation of the church. They excite doubt and fear. They misdirect minds, leading them to accept of suggestions that are not safe. They cannot see afar off, they cannot discern the conclusion of the matter. Their moral force is squandered upon trifles; they view an atom as a world, and a world as an atom. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.2

Many have trusted and gloried in the wisdom of men far more than in Christ and the precious, sanctifying truth for this time. They need the heavenly anointing, that they may comprehend what is light and truth. They thank God that they are confined to no narrow groove, but they do not see the breadth and far-reaching extent of the principles of truth, and are not enlightened by the Spirit of God as to heaven’s large liberality. They admire man-made inventions and discoveries, but they are walking in the sparks of their own kindling, diverging farther and farther from the genuine principles of Christian action, ordained to make men wise unto salvation. They strive to extend the gospel, but separate from it the very marrow, the life. They say, “Let the light shine;” but cover it so that it shall not shine in clear rays on the very subjects that they need to understand. Some exhaust the fervor of their zeal on plans that cannot be carried out without peril to the church. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.3

At this time the church should not be diverted from the main object of vital interest, to things that will not bring health and courage, faith and power. They must see, and by their actions testify, that the gospel is aggressive. But the light which is given to shine brighter and brighter unto the perfect day, burns dimly. The church no longer sends out the clear, bright rays of light amid the moral darkness that is enveloping the world as a funeral pall. The light of many does not burn or shine. They are moral icebergs. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.4

Watchmen on the walls of Zion are to be vigilant, and sleep not day nor night. But if they have not received the message from the lips of Christ, their trumpets will give an uncertain sound. Brethren, God calls upon you, both ministers and laymen, to listen to his voice speaking to you in his word. Let his truth be received into the heart, that you may be spiritualized by its living, sanctifying power. Then let the distinct message for this time be sent from watchman to watchman on the walls of Zion. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.5

This is a time of general departure from truth and righteousness, and now we must build the old waste places, and with interested effort, labor to raise up the foundation of many generations. “Thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in. If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the Sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honorable; and shalt honor him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words: then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.” “Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings. For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool: but my righteousness shall be forever, and my salvation from generation to generation. Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the Lord; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old.” ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.6

Here is a message that came directly from New Zealand. I received it only yesterday. I am glad that it came; for it speaks concerning us right now. It is an extract from a testimony to Australaisa:— ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.7

Just prior to His leaving His disciples for the heavenly courts, Jesus encouraged them with the promise of the Holy Spirit. This promise belongs as much to us as it did to them, and yet how rarely it is presented before the people, and its reception spoken of in the church. In consequence of this silence upon this most important theme, what promise do we know less about by its practical fulfillment than this rich promise of the gift of the Holy Spirit, whereby efficiency is to be given to all our spiritual labor? The promise of the Holy Spirit is casually brought into our discourses, is incidentally touched upon, and that is all. Prophecies have been dwelt upon, doctrines have been expounded; but that which is essential to the church in order that they may grow in spiritual strength and efficiency, in order that the preaching may carry conviction with it, and souls be converted to God, has been largely left out of ministerial effort. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.8

This subject has been set aside, as if some time in the future would be given to its consideration. Other blessings and privileges have been presented before the people until a desire has been awakened in the church for the attainment of the blessing promised of God; but the impression concerning the Holy Spirit has been that this gift is not for the church now, but that at some time in the future it would be necessary for the church to receive it. This promised blessing, if claimed by faith, would bring all other blessings in its train, and it is to be given liberally to the people of God. Through the cunning devices of the enemy the minds of God’s people seem to be incapable of comprehending and appropriating the promises of God. They seem to think that only the scantiest showers of grace are to fall upon the thirsty soul. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.9

The people of God have accustomed themselves to think that they must rely upon their own efforts, that little help is to be received from heaven; and the result is that they have little light to communicate to other souls who are dying in error and darkness. The church has long been contented with little of the blessing of God; they have not felt the need of reaching up to the exalted privileges purchased for them at infinite cost. Their spiritual strength has been feeble, their experience of a dwarfed and crippled character, and they are disqualified for the work the Lord would have them to do. They are not able to present the great and glorious truths of God’s holy word that would convict and convert souls through the agency of the Holy Spirit. The power of God awaits their demand and reception. A harvest of joy will be reaped by those who sow the holy seeds of truth. “He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.10

Will you receive that? I know of my own knowledge that it is nothing but the unbelief of our own people that keeps back the loud cry of the third angel’s message to-day. I know of my own knowledge that it is nothing but the unbelief of our own people that keeps back the power of God in its manifestations, in its wondrous power among God’s people to-day. I have seen where there were floods of God’s precious light, all except the merest glimmering, kept back from a whole institute by the unbelief of three or four. It was in mercy to the unbelieving that it was withheld. They were so unbelieving that if God had poured in floods of light, it would have destroyed them. Failing to receive and appreciate the light that was already before them, a flood of light would have overwhelmed them. In mercy to them he waits a little longer. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.11

But, brethren, he will not wait much longer. He is doing so now for all those who linger and hold back, with whom he is waiting and longing and pleading that they receive it: but that will not last much longer. The world is ready: everything is ready but our own people. O! put away your unbelief. Put away your questioning and your doubting, for heaven’s sake and for your own soul’s sake. Believe the message that God sends to you day by day. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.12

Now Jesus cleansed the temple twice. What does that mean? This will show you what is means:— ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.13

When Satan is now working with his lying wonders, the time has come foretold in the Revelation, when the mighty angel that shall lighten the earth with his glory, will proclaim the fall of Babylon, and call upon God’s people to forsake her. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.14

Has that time come? I turn and read from another page:— ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.15

Satan is now working with all his insinuating, deceiving power, to lead men away from the work of the third angel’s message, which is to be proclaimed with mighty power. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.16

Now mark it. When Satan is working with his lying wonders, the time has come, foretold in the Revelation; then the mighty angel will proclaim the fall of Babylon, and call upon God’s people to forsake her. But that angel is to descend with his “great power” before the voice is heard calling out of Babylon. And now he is descending. That power is for God’s people who will take it, but unbelief will never take it. Let your faith reach up for it. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.17

This it is said is the second cry of that second angel, and the two cries of that second angel correspond with the two cleansings of the temple—the first cry of the second angel to the first cleansing of the temple, and the second cry of the second angel to the second cleansing of the temple. And this second cleansing was almost the last act of Christ’s earthly ministry. Now what does that mean but that this is almost the last act of his heavenly ministry? Then we have reached almost the last act of Christ’s work in the heavenly sanctuary, preparing the people in the heavenly sanctuary, preparing the people to stand when he comes. Is that what we see in it? That is what the Spirit of God tells us is in it. Brethren, will you receive it? ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.18

The Lord has presented before me that those who have been in any measure blinded by the enemy, and who have not fully recovered themselves from the snare of Satan, will be in peril because they cannot discern the light from heaven, and will be inclined to accept a falsehood. This will affect the whole tenor of their thoughts, their decisions, their propositions, their counsels. The evidences that God has given are no evidence to them, because they have blinded their own eyes by choosing darkness rather than light. Then they will originate something they call light, which the Lord calls sparks of their own kindling, by which they will direct their steps. The Lord declares, “Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? Let him, trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God. Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks; walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have at mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow.” Jesus said, “For judgment I am come unto this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.” “I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.” “He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him; the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.” ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.19

By many, the words which the Lord sent, will be rejected, and the words that man may speak will be received as light and truth. Human wisdom will lead away from self-denial, from consecration, and will devise many things that tend to make of no effect God’s messages. We cannot with any safety rely upon men who are not in close connection with God. They accept the opinions of men, but cannot discern the voice of the True Shepherd, and their influence will lead many astray, though evidence is piled upon evidence before their eyes, testifying to the truth that God’s people should have for this time. The truth is calculated to turn men to Christ, to quicken their energies, subduing and softening their hearts, and inspiring them with zeal and devotion and love to God. The Sabbath truth must in no case be covered up. We must let it appear in plain contrast with error. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.20

As the end approaches, the testimonies of God’s servants will become more decided and more powerful, flashing the light of truth upon the systems of error and oppression that have so long held the supremacy. The Lord has sent us messages for this time to establish Christianity upon an eternal basis, and all who believe the present truth must stand, not in their own wisdom, but in God, and raise up the foundation of many generations; and they will be registered in the books of heaven as repairers of the breech, the restorers of paths to dwell in. We are to maintain the truth because it is truth, in face of the bitterest opposition. God is at work upon human minds; it is not man alone that is working. The great illuminating power is from Christ; the brightness of his example is to be kept before the people in every discourse. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.21

Place yourselves in the divine current, where you can receive the heavenly inspiration, for you may have it; then point the weary, the heavy-laden, the poor, the broken-hearted, perplexed soul to Jesus, the Source of all spiritual strength. Be faithful minute-men to show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Tell it with pen and voice, that Jesus lives to make intercession for us. Time is passing; the end is near. We must work while it is day. You can unite with the great Master-Worker; we can follow the self-denying Redeemer through his pil- grimage of matchless love on earth. Jesus came to magnify the law and make it honorable. He died to exalt the law of God, testifying of its changeless character; and as we proclaim God’s law, we may look unto Jesus, and be comforted with the assurance, “Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” The same Jesus that walked with his disciples, that taught them upon earth, that toiled and suffered in his human nature, is with us in his divine power. He is at our right hand to help us in every emergency. Let us lift up Jesus, and reveal the Bible foundation for our faith. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 386.22

I am deeply exercised in mind in reference to the low standard of piety among our people. And when I think of the woes passed on Capernaum, I think of how much heavier will come the condemnation upon those who know the truth and have not walked according to the truth, but in the sparks of their own kindling. In the night seasons I am addressing the people in a very solemn manner, beseeching them to ask their own consciences, What am I? Am I a Christian, or am I not? Is my heart renewed? Has the transforming grace of God molded my character? Are my sins repented of? Are they confessed? Are they forgiven? Am I one with Christ as he is one with the Father? Do I hate what I once loved? Do I now love what I once hated? Do I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus? Do I feel I am the purchased possession of Jesus Christ, and that every hour I must consecrate myself to his service? ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.1

We are standing upon the threshold of great and solemn events. The whole earth is to be lightened with the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the channels of the great deep. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.2

I am glad of it. I am glad God says it is coming. I am glad to know it is coming. I am glad to be able to thank God that he gives me sight, that I may see it. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.3

Prophecies are being fulfilled, and stormy times are before us. Old controversies which have apparently been hushed for a long time will be revived, and new controversies will spring up; new and old will commingle, and this will take place right early. The angels are holding the four winds, that they shall not blow, until the specified work of warning is given to the world; but the storm is gathering, the clouds are loading, ready to burst upon the world, and to many it will be as a thief in the night. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.4

Will it be that way to you? Are you looking for it? Are you watching, waiting, ready? Or are you sleeping, and unprepared? ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.5

Many smiled and would not believe it when we told them, twenty and thirty ago, that the Sunday would be urged upon all the world, and a law be made to compel its observance, and force conscience. We see it being fulfilled. All that God has said of the future will surely come to pass; not one thing will fail of all that he has spoken. Protestantism is now reaching hands across the gulf to clasp hands with the papacy, and a confederacy is being formed to trample out of sight the Sabbath of the fourth commandment. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.6

Will you let it go out of sight? When the law comes, requiring you to keep Sunday, will you do it? Some say, “If we do not keep it, and if we do not shut up our office and stop business, they will take away our business entirely. All we have to do is to shut our office or shop, and do no work.” Yes, of course that is all; but that is everything. Will you sell your Lord for the value of your business? Have you not known all these years that it would be so that no man can buy or sell who does not keep Sunday? Are you going to deny it now? ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.7

And the man of sin, who at the instigation of Satan instituted the spurious Sabbath—this child of papacy will be exalted to take the place of God. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.8

All heaven is represented to me as watching the unfolding of events. A crisis is to be revealed in the great and prolonged controversy in the government of God on earth. Something great and decisive is to take place, and that right early. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.9

Twice in that short testimony we find it saying it will be done, and that right early. What does that mean? Does it not mean what it says? When God speaks to you and to me and says these things are before our eyes, and that these things are going to come right early, and then repeats it, it means that the thing is established and will shortly come to pass. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.10

If any delay, the character of God and his throne will be compromised. The armory of heaven is open; all the universe of God and its equipments are ready. One word has justice to speak, and there will be terrific representations upon the earth, of the wrath of God. There will be voices and thunderings and lightnings and earthquakes and universal desolation. Every movement in the universe of heaven is to prepare the world for the great crisis. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.11

Intensity is taking possession of every earthly element; and as a people who have had great light and wonderful knowledge, many of them are represented by the five sleeping virgins with their lamps, but no oil in their vessels; cold, senseless, with a feeble, waning piety. While a new life is being diffused and is springing up from beneath and taking fast hold of all Satan’s agencies, preparatory to the last great conflict and struggle, a new light and life and power is descending from on high. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.12

It is descending from on high. And while Satan is working from beneath, God is working from on high. While intensity is taking hold of all Satan’s plans, what is gracing your life in the service of God, brethren? Is it not time intensity was taking hold of that? Is it not time we were looking about us to see what God is doing? ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.13

A new light and life and power is descending form on high, and taking possession of God’s people who are not dead, as many now are, in trespasses and sins. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.14

Yes, sir, it is descending, thank the Lord. It is taking possession of those who forsake their sins. O! will you let it take and keep possession of you? ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.15

The people who will now see what is soon to come upon us by what is being transacted before us, will no longer trust in human inventions, but will feel that the Holy Spirit must be recognized, received, presented before the people, that they may content for the glory of God, and work everywhere in the byways and highways of life, for the saving of the souls of their fellow-men. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.16

Do you know what is coming, by what you see? The people who do see will no longer depend upon themselves. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.17

This blessed hope of the second appearing of Christ needs to be presented often to the people, with its solemn realities; looking for the soon appearing of our Lord Jesus to come in his glory, will lead to the regarding of earthly things as emptiness and nothingness. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.18

I know some argue, “Well, if Christ is coming so soon, and if all these things are so near, what are we going to do with our institutions,—our Sanitarium, publishing houses, colleges, etc.?—Why, we are going to run them to their fullest capacity, of course, till the last day possible, and build more of them besides, and run them all for all we and they are worth. Because, as men get hold of the idea that Christ is coming, they will trust God with their possessions. Yes, the day is actually coming, when even Seventh-day Adventists will have so much confidence in the Lord that they will not be afraid to trust him. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.19

But still, in spite of all these evidences, there will be those who, not knowing whether his coming is near or far, will say, “We must put our money into lands. We will speculate and make more money. Then when the proper time comes, we will put it all into the cause.” Yes, you will—not; because that time for which you are looking will not come in the way in which you are looking for it, and you will not put your money in the cause. You will not see till it is too late. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.20

These institutions are going to do the work the Lord intends for them to do. And because time is so short, we need more institutions and more means. And as the time is so short, when the people understand it, they will receive the power of God and the Spirit of God which come down from heaven, and this will so unite them to the Lord that they will trust the Lord with their means. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.21

Well, now what are you going to do? That is the question. New light and life and power are descending upon the people. Who will have it? Will you have it? ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.22

God said in 1885 this word:— ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.23

The spirit which characterized that wonderful meeting on the day of Pentecost is waiting to manifest its power upon the men who are now standing between the living and the dad as ambassadors for God. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.24

In 1885 that spirit which Christ promised to his followers, was waiting to be given to his people. How much longer will he have to wait before you will open the door and let him come in? When he does come in, he will sup with you, and you with him. That means work—to sup with him in his sufferings. The time of suffering is near; and do not forget that as Jesus abides with us, so he also suffers with us. When the time does come that he will suffer with us, Christ will work for us mightily. ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.25

O! let him come in. He is a blessed companion; he is a joyful companion; he is our support. Let him come in; let him give you good cheer; let him give you brightness and joy, to give to those who have it not. He will give it; for he has it. “My peace I give unto you.” Joy cometh in the morning, and he says, “Rejoice evermore.” “The morning cometh; also the night.” Which will you have? Which will you have? ARSH June 21, 1892, page 387.26