p. 3 | The Nearness of Christ’s Coming

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 6, 1908

The Nearness of Christ’s Coming

THERE is great danger lest we should lose the vivid sense of the nearness of the coming of our Lord. In the whirl of business and gaiety, in the rush for position and power, in the craze for wealth, there is a certain fascination which may gradually deaden our zeal and quiet our longing for the triumph of the rightful King when he comes in his glory. For our own souls’ sake and to strengthen our own faith we need frequently to review the evidences found in the Scriptures and in current history to show that “he is near, even at the doors.” While some are saying, “My Lord delayeth his coming,” and others are flatly denying the doctrine altogether, we should be growing stronger in the faith, and more earnest in the proclamation of this truth. Whether men believe it or not, whether they mock at it or not, the day of his appearing is hastening on, and to many it will come as a thief in the night. For us who have heard this message there will be no excuse if it comes on us unawares. We need now a personal experience which will give us confidence in the final day.