His Closing Work

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Jul 28, 1904

AFTER long centuries of mediation in behalf of sin, our Saviour is now doing his closing work for sinners. The heavenly agencies are all astir with interest and activity, as they are called upon to co-operate with their divine Leader in carrying out his purposes. It is their delight to do his bidding, and they harken to the voice of his word. But with the closing work of Jesus in heaven is connected the work of Jesus on the earth, and there is a call for human instrumentalities as well as for heavenly beings to be his helping hand in carrying forward his work. It gives added solemnity and importance to this whole movement when we remember that we are united with Jesus in his closing work. This message is the last message of the gospel. Soon probation will close. “Behold, I come quickly,” is the watchword now. The urgent call to this people now is to rise up and finish their part in the closing work. “There shall be delay no longer.”

The Missionary Spirit

THOSE who take the time to consider seriously the meaning of the gospel message for this time will certainly be imbued with the missionary spirit. The spirit of the Great Missionary is the spirit which will actuate his followers. “The church of Christ on earth was organized for missionary purposes.” “Ministering angels will co-operate with every member of the church who will labor unselfishly for the Master.”