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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Sep 1, 1904

Editorial

By Editor

It Will Stand

THE foundation which was laid with much prayer and earnest study of the Word of God in the early days of this message will stand the test. When the time came for the closing work of the gospel, and for the final warning to be given, the Lord revealed the truth to those whom he raised up to lead out in this movement. They did not follow “cunningly devised fables.” The main positions then taken have endured the scorn and bitter opposition of more than fifty years, and they were never so clear as to-day. The light has increased, and the breadth and fulness of the message have been perceived with greater distinctness, but the essential features of the truth, as brought out by the pioneers of this denomination, have remained unchanged. Those who have been connected with this movement from the beginning know that this is true. At the same time this message is not a mere creed handed down to us by those who made it. The truth lives and grows, and by its own inherent power it is winning victories in every land, but it is the same threefold message of the everlasting gospel as was committed to this people in the early days. There will be an experience of further light and greatly increased power for us, but it will not be brought in by discarding the fundamental doctrines which have made us what we are, and by adopting the philosophy of modern times. We can safely build upon the old foundation, “Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner-stone.” It will stand the test.