Our First Interest in Washington
By Editor
It is just as clear that the Captain of the Lord's host is with his people now as that he was with them in the days of Joshua, and it is just as plain that the Lord is giving explicit instruction concerning the work to be done now as that he gave instruction to his people through Moses for the building of the sanctuary. Those who have observed the developments of God's providence during the past two years in connection with this advent movement, and have given attention to the counsels of the spirit of prophecy during this time of great perplexity, must be profoundly impressed with the overwhelming evidences of God's providential leading, and that we are on the eve of some remarkable experiences. It is evident that the removal of our work to Washington and the establishment of our institutions in this place are steps in the work of preparation for developments of a decided character, and this conviction is deepened by the instruction which is given through Sister White in her article in this issue, that “our people are to remember that for the present the work in Washington is to be our first interest.” The whole article ought to receive the most thoughtful consideration. We also invite attention to Brother Butler's article on the sixth page. We hope all believers in this message will be quick to discern the significance of this instruction, and that they will be prompt and hearty in their response to it. The time is short, and we must show by our actions that we really believe that “there shall be delay no longer.” We have neither time nor strength to devote to any other purpose than the Master's work, and it is certain now that the King's business requires haste. Do not permit any deceptive reasoning to confuse your mind, or to turn you aside from the main current of God's leading in this message. Avoid the side currents, the whirlpools, and the eddies, which abound on every hand, and keep to the main channel as indicated by divine direction. Some things which we can not understand now will look clearer as we move forward, and we must be content to know that God lives and reigns. “Believe in Jehovah your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.”