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Progress of the Cause

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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 8, 1872

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 40, No. 17.

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“Progress of the Cause.”

By R. F. Cottrell

EVERY believer in the present truth, the proclamation of the closing messages of probation, must be highly interested in the progress department of our paper; and the news that the truth is not only being proclaimed, but being accepted and embraced, is good news indeed. And this cause is destined to progress; not indeed like the flood of spiritism that is sweeping over our world, already prepared to be carried captive by Satan at his will; but the few lovers of God will see and embrace the truth that God in his providence is making so clear. The cause of truth is onward. The message we preach, by the great grace of God, is destined to accomplish its mission. It will gather and prepare the remnant of God’s people for the glorious advent of the Redeemer; and the redeemed will soon be brought to the heavenly Zion with songs and everlasting joy.
To have a part in that grand triumph is the great blessing which I crave. But if I would share the joy, I must take part in the labor and the sufferings. I do covet a portion in this work, and I have no fears, if faithful, that the end will be glorious.
Brethren, the cause is onward. It will triumph gloriously. Let us move onward with it, and we shall certainly share in the glory. But beware of loving the present world, and being sifted out. All that God has spoken is true. Our faith will be tried; so beware.
R. F. COTTRELL.