Knowing the Truth and Proclaiming It to Others by G. W. Wells

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 8, 1915

Knowing the Truth and Proclaiming It to Others

By G. W. Wells

G. W. WELLS

“EVERYTHING in the universe calls upon those who know the truth to consecrate themselves unreservedly to the proclamation of the truth as it has been made known to them in the third angel’s message.” These striking words from the spirit of prophecy set before us very clearly the duty of all “who know the truth;” and for us to fail to respond to such a mighty call as this will surely prove fatal. Unmistakable evidence is given us of the nearness of the end, and truly what we do to carry forward this message must be done quickly. The working of satanic agencies in these last days calls upon us to organize our forces and press the battle forward with greater vigor than ever.

To us, as a people, has been intrusted the last message of warning to be given to a perishing world. To no people has been given a greater work. If we get the view of its importance that Heaven designs, we shall see to it that nothing else absorbs our interest or turns our attention away from the one great purpose God sets before us. We should look with favor upon every plan, and heartily engage in every enterprise that has for its chief object the bringing of the message before the world and its hastening to a glorious completion.

We are told that “those who have the spiritual oversight of the church should devise ways and means by which an opportunity may be given every member of the church to act some part in God’s work.” “Give special study to the work that can be done by the laity,” and it is further stated that “the work of God in this earth can never be finished until the men and women comprising our church membership rally to the work and unite their efforts with those of the ministers and church officers.”

It seems, as the end draws nearer, it will be necessary for us to redouble our efforts and become more and more vigilant. This is no time to slacken our interest. We must keep in mind that we are “watchmen;” it is fatal to sleep now. The Lord has told us that we are asleep, and that the death stupor is from Satan; so God in mercy to our souls is calling upon us to arouse. “Everything in the universe calls upon” us “who know the truth” to proclaim it.

All heaven is interested in carrying forward the work Christ came to do. The angels who have hitherto restrained the winds of strife among the nations of the earth, are loosing their hold, and the world is stirred with the spirit of war. At the same time we are told that “all over the world men and women are looking wistfully to heaven. Prayers and tears and inquiries go up from souls longing for light, for grace, for the Holy Spirit. Many are on the verge of the kingdom, waiting only to be gathered in.” Surely God will not let the end come while there are honest souls in the world, looking up to heaven, stretching out their hands, praying for light. These seeking ones will find what they long for, and God is calling upon us to search them out.

“It is not learned, eloquent speakers that are needed now, but humble, Christ-like men and women, who have learned from Jesus of Nazareth to be meek and lowly, and who, trusting in his strength, will go forth into the highways and hedges to give the invitation, ‘Come; for all things are now ready.’” Surely the coming of Christ is near and hasteth greatly. The time in which to labor is short, and men and women are perishing.

O, that all our hearts would be stirred and the Holy Spirit come upon us, leading us to greater activity in personal soul saving! Thus will the work be completed, the cruel reign of sin be brought to a close, and the blessed Lord will come.