The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 4

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• Part I - American 19th Century Revival of Prophetic Interpretation Among Men of All Faiths, 1800-1844
• Part II - Prophetic Exposition the Foundation of The Millerite Phase of the Second Advent Movement 1831-1844
  • CHAPTER TWENTY: Tremendous Changes Alter World Picture
    • I. Cracking the Constrictions of a Localized World
    • II. Transportation and the Colonization of the West
    • III. American Journalism Enters Era of Expansion
    • IV. Reformatory Changes in Every Channel
    • V. Temperance Movement Gathers Momentum
  • CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE: Preview of the Amazing Advent Movement
    • I. From Tiny Rivulet to Continental Waterway
    • II. Two Main Phases to the Millerite Movement
    • III. Eight Progressive Epochs in Millerite Development
    • IV. Caliber and Character of Millerite Leaders
    • V. Prophecy the Explanation of This Amazing Phenomenon
    • VI. Their High Caliber and Motivating Force
  • CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO: The Founding Father of the Millerite Movement
    • I. Miller’s Early Thirst for Knowledge
    • II. His Subsequent Quest for God
    • III. Two Year Intensive Search for Bible Truth
    • IV. Conclusions Reached as Result of This Study
    • V. Prophecy Held in Balanced Relation to Gospel Fundamentals
    • VI. Miller’s First Statement of Prophetic Faith
  • CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE: From Initial Sermon to Full-Time Preacher
    • I. The World Must Be Warned of Coming Events
    • II. Prophetic “Evidences” Outlined for Andrus Early in 1831
    • III. Miller’s First Sermon Based on Daniel 7 and 8
    • IV. Intimate Glimpses Afforded by Personal Letters
    • V. Miller Becomes a Full-Time Preacher in 1834
    • VI. “Text Books” Disclose Amazing Accomplishments
    • VII. Initial License in 1833; Broader Certificate in 1835
  • CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR: From Individual Effort to Group Endeavor
    • I. Preaching Alone Over Small-Town New England
    • II. Publication of Miller’s Views Gives New Impetus
    • III. Miller’s Three Progressive Literary Efforts
    • IV. Serial Reprints Appear in Boston “Daily Times”
    • V. The “1843” Phase of the Millerite Movement
  • CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE : Earliest Ministerial Recruits Join the Cause
    • I. Litch-First Methodist Minister to Espouse Adventism
    • II. Fitch-Presbyterian Western Apostle of Advent Message
    • III. Captain Bates-Pioneer in Southern Territory
    • IV. Himes-Publishing and Publicity Genius Joins Hands
  • CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX :Successive Conferences Solidify the Movement
    • I. Characteristics of General and Local Conferences
    • II. Significance of Local Conferences, Covering 1842-1844
    • III. First General Conference Inaugurates New Advance
    • IV. Significance of the Conference Report
    • V. Ward’s Expositions Match Those of Miller
    • VI. Jones-Logical Secretary of First Conference
    • VII. Epitome of Jones’s Fundamental Beliefs
  • CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN: Momentum Increases as Conferences Progress
    • I. Second Conference at Lowell in Christian Church
    • II. Second Advent Library a Major Contribution
    • III. Typical Millerite Messages at This Time
    • IV. The “Turk” One of Litch’s Favorite Subjects
    • V. Litch Places “Trial Judgment” Before Second Advent
    • VI. Prophetic Setting for the Coining Kingdom
    • VII. Portland-Unity of View Really Remarkable
    • VIII. Grove Meetings in God’s Great Out-of-Doors
  • CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT: Conferences Make Impress on Great Cities
    • I. New York City Comes of Age
    • II. Broadway Tabernacle-Center of Revival and Reform
    • III. Fourth Conference in Large Broadway Tabernacle
    • IV. Fifth Conference in Miller’s Home Town
    • V. Four Smaller Conferences in Four States
    • VI. Momentum Slower in New York City
    • VII. Advent Cause Established in Philadelphia
    • VIII. Boston Conference Launches Charts and Camp Meetings
    • IX. Last of General Conferences Held in Boston
  • CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE: Unrivaled Battery of Millerite Periodicals
    • I. Remarkable Range of Periodicals and Editors
    • II. Bliss-Able Editor of “Signs of the Times”
    • III. Southard-Successful Editor of “Midnight Cry”
    • IV. Fleming-Guides “Glad Tidings” Acceptably
    • V. Marsh-From Christian Editor to Millerite Editor
    • VI. Hutchinson-Canadian Representative and Editor
    • VII. Hale-Stout Defender of the Advent Faith
    • VIII. Whiting-Scholarly Translator of New Testament
  • CHAPTER THIRTY: Camp Meetings Bring Millerism Before the Masses
    • I. Canadian Camps Spearhead for Giant Meetings in States
    • II. Camp Meetings Introduce New Era in Cause
    • III. Summarizing Analysis of Millerite Camp Meetings
    • IV. The “Big Tent” Becomes a Major Asset
  • CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE: Close-ups of Miller’s Lesser-known Associates
    • I. Sabine-Long a Student of Bible Prophecy
    • II. Cole-First Massachusetts Minister to Embrace Millerism
    • III. Cook-Appeals to Baptist Ministry Through Prophecies
    • IV. Brown-Struggle of Soul Gives Way to Peace
    • V. Bernard-Explicitly Declares His Convictions
    • VI. Hawley-Cites Supporting Witnesses of the Centuries
    • VII. Galusha-Casts in Lot With Miller Movement
  • CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO: Miller’s Power in the Pulpit
    • I. Foremost Herald of the Approaching Advent
    • II. Characteristics of Miller’s Public Address
    • III. Unique Effectiveness as a Public Speaker
    • IV. Dealing With a “Year-Day” Quibbler
    • V. Direct Exposition on the 1260-years
    • VI. The Gentle and Persuasive Approach
    • VII. Exposition of the Prophetic Parables
  • CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE: American Base Expansion and Overseas Extension
    • I. “Christian” Journals Become Proponents of Millerism
    • II. Editor of “Palladium” Yields Post for Faith
    • III. Colored Ministers Join in Heralding Advent
    • IV. Women’s Voices Tell the Advent Story
    • V. Feminine Pens Promote and Defend
    • VI. Hervey-Discusses Two Advents and Prophecies
    • VII. Like the Swirling Leaves of Autumn
    • VIII. Extension Movement Spread to Ends of Earth
    • IX. Millerite Movement Penetrates Great Britain
    • X. Breaks Into Daily Press Reports
    • XI. Gunner-Marshals Evidence of Last Times
  • CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR: Millerite Charts Epitomize Their Interpretation
    • I. Charts and Diagrams Used to Expound Prophecy
    • II. Numerous Early Charts Precede “1843” Standard
    • III. “Cry” Carries Lucid Chart of Daniel’s Prophecies
    • IV. Himes’s Composite Chart of Daniel’s Visions
    • V. Litch’s Chart in “Trumpet of Alarm”
    • VI. French Improves Diagrams of Daniel’s Periods
    • VII. Prophetic Exposition on the “1843” Broadside
    • VIII. Fitch’s “1843 Chart” Becomes Standard in 1842-1843
  • CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE: Increasing Attacks by Press and Clergy
    • I. “Herald” Feature Stories Draw Thousands to Tent
    • II. “Extra” Gives Vivid Description of Newark Camp
    • III. Tribune “Extra” Fails to Stem the Rising Tide
    • IV. Conflicting Positions Taken by Opponents
    • V. Millerites Ridiculed by Scurrilous Cartoons
  • CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX: Rising Opposition Leads to Separation
    • II. Opposition Brings on Separation From Churches
    • III. The Call to Separate Reluctantly Issued
    • IV. Proscription Grows in Religious Bodies
    • V. Fitch Starts Call to “Come Out”
    • VI. Editor of “Maine Wesleyan Journal” Casts in Lot
    • VII. “Bath Resolutions” Forbid Dissemination of Adventism
    • VIII. Smith Dismissed by Maine Ecclesiastics for Beliefs
    • IX. Stockman-Forfeiture of Benefits Threatened
    • X. Ladd-Likewise Expelled Without Charge of Misconduct
    • XI. 100,000 Leave the Various Communions
  • CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN: Transition From Spring to Autumn, 1844
    • I. 1843 and 1844 Phases in Comparison and Contrast
    • II. How Miller First Fixed Upon the Year “1843”
    • III. Historical Development of Early Time Calculations
    • IV. Close of “1843” Shifted to New Moon of April
    • V. Crucifixion Date Corrected to A.D. 31
    • VI. Emergence of “Seventh Month” Movement Positions
    • VII. Snow-Initiator of Seventh-Month Movement
    • VIII. Storrs-“Go Forth!” Is “Cry at Midnight”
    • IX. Storrs Holds to Standard Outlines of Daniel
  • CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT: Seventh-Month Movement Launched at Exeter
    • I. High Priest to Come Forth to Bless People
    • II. Snow’s Evidence From Types Becomes Deciding Factor
    • III. The Movement Enters Its Final Phase
    • IV. Augmenting Voice of the “Midnight Cry”
    • V. The Movement Sweeps to Its Climax
  • CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE: The Parting of the Ways
    • I. Early Confusion Becomes Prevalent
    • II. The Controversy Over the “Shut Door”
    • III. Significance of the Albany Conference
    • IV. Within the “Circle of a Few Years”
    • V. The Inevitable Breakup Takes Place
    • VI. The Continuation of the Adventist Stream
• Part III - Completing the Contribution of the Centuries by Retention, Restoration, and Advance, 1844-1875
• Epilogue - Persistence of Premillennial Second Advent Emphasis in America and Britain, 1878-1952