Editorial by Editor

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jun 8, 1905

Editorial

By Editor

A Uniform Testimony

IN another part of this issue of the REVIEW we present brief statements from brethren representing the work in different parts of the world, who thus give expression to their estimate of the recent conference and its influence upon the future of this advent movement. It will be seen that a decided tone of courage and hope pervades all these testimonies. The same is true of the many others for whose testimonies we do not have space in the paper. All are united in saying that this has been a harmonious and profitable gathering. Only once or twice has a discordant note been struck in the conference, and then there was practically no response to it. There has been a hearty and united purpose to rally conferences and individuals to the work of giving the original advent message to all the world in this generation, and this idea has dominated the whole conference. And it has been the uniform testimony of those in attendance that this trend of the meeting has brought blessing and confidence to all hearts. We have been passing through an experience which has confused many minds, and which has tended to discourage those who were not in a position to understand fully the significance of some movements, but the logic of events and a plain statement of facts hitherto unknown to many have cleared up the situation greatly, and plans and policies have been adopted at this conference which unmistakably indicate that this advent message is not to be perverted by a new philosophy, and this advent movement is not to be side-tracked in favor of “another gospel.” The settling of these questions by a positive and aggressive policy which in itself repudiates any new platform or any disintegrating methods, rather than by controversy over troublesome questions, has brought a sense of solidity into this movement, and has renewed the assurance of former days in many minds. This conference was needed. It has accomplished a good work. We can now settle down for four years of earnest effort for the spread of this message, with all parts of the world closely bound together in a common understanding and a common purpose. The outlook is most hopeful.