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The Time Question

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Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Oct 19, 1882

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 8, No. 39.

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The Time Question.

At a general meeting of First-day Adventists, lately held in Amboy, Ill., the subject of the time of the Lord's coming received considerable attention, and it appeared to be the general opinion that it would take place in 1883 or 1884. A writer in the Bible Banner says another argument will be held in reserve by some, ending the time in 1889, to be used if 1883 passes. We have often heard the story of the Hibernian lawyer, whose argument was ruled out by the Court. Said he, "If I am wrong in this point, I have another to offer, which is equally conclusive." We think the story never found a more fitting application than in this case.
It is our opinion that the 1883 time will create little if any excitement among them. It is too near at hand to make much impression. There is no power in these time theories, and the further they are set for the future, the more interesting they appear. We would think that 1889 may receive might favor.