What Do These Things Mean?
By H. F. Phelps
ALL along the line come words of good cheer. Just before us I can see a fierce struggle. Then all will be over. The battle is coming. The hosts are being mustered. Here and there a skirmish is being fought; but there is victory every time for those who stand on the side of truth. But above all the noise and bustle of the muttering host, come words of good cheer from our leaders. Onward is our watchword. From Maine to California, we hear the same words echoing from hill to plain. The remnant people of God are brought to view in Rev. 14:9–12 under the symbol of the third message. They are keeping the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. They are trying to raise up God’s long down-trodden Sabbath. They believe this is the last message of mercy to a dying world. They expect this message to go to peoples, nations, and tongues. They expect the whole earth to be lightened by his glory. They cannot do this work without suitable agencies. Therefore they are making preparations according to the work they have to do. They are preparing to publish this truth for the million, and by the million, from their head-quarters at Battle Creek, and from branch Offices in California and New England. They are organizing their Tract and Missionary Societies all over the land, to scatter their works like leaves of the forest. And these truths are echoing over the mountains of Switzerland. These things mean something. These are not idle tales, but facts. Dear brethren, everywhere, one and all, we have great reason to be of good courage. Courage in the Lord. These are signs of our speedy deliverance. This is the answer to the query at the head of this article. H. F. PHELPS.
Etna, Minn.