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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Oct 1, 1903

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 80, No. 39.

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The Greatest Work

THE proclamation of the third angel’s message is the greatest work in the earth. It is greatest in importance. The destiny of the world hangs upon it. No other message can save the people from the deceptions of this time, and prepare them to stand in the soon-coming day of God. It is greatest in extent. It takes in the whole world. It is to go “unto every nation and tribe and tongue and people.” It is greatest in its results. This message is to prepare the way for the return of our Lord to this earth, and for that wonderful series of events which will result in placing upon the throne of the universe, as Lord over all, our elder Brother, who will thus exalt humanity to the highest place of privilege. In comparison with such a work as this all worldly plans and achievements sink into insignificance. What a privilege it is to be called to this greatest work! It will be our eternal loss if we are persuaded to devote our energies and our means to some enterprise which begins and ends with this world. We are called to be laborers together with God. We are offered the privilege of taking a part in that work in which all heaven is interested, the work of winning subjects for the heavenly kingdom through the ministry of the cross of Christ the Saviour. We are urged to unite with the unseen agencies in carrying the message of forgiveness and healing to sinning and suffering humanity. To every one is given a place, to every one a work. What can be said to arouse professed believers in this message to their privilege and duty? We fear that some have disregarded the calls so long that they have almost lost the power to respond. But some will respond. We shall now see a most wonderful movement in behalf of this message. The power of God will be manifested with those who give themselves to this greatest work, and the glory of the Lord will be revealed. Consecrated champions of the truth of God are now needed to take the field to speak with authority. We are to be delivered from those things which have held back this message for so many years, and we shall see new meaning in the promise, “There shall be delay no longer.” It is now the duty of those who have confidence in this message as the greatest work in the earth to stand firmly and openly against the things which hinder it, and to make its speedy triumph the first aim of their lives. Developments both within and without the denomination are putting us to the test. Can we discern the true message? Do we have an unshaken confidence in it? Is it to us the greatest work in the earth? We are daily answering these questions.