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The Want of Men: Character, Crisis, and the Close of Probation

What is the world's greatest need in this time of crisis?

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(Verse 1) In a world of fraud where justice is for sale And cries of want are heard to no avail. God calls for men of purpose, strong and true. A character that trials can't undo. This moral worth, more precious far than gold Is not inherited, bought, or sold. It's formed by effort, in the face of sin A noble purity shining from within (Chorus) The greatest want of the world is the want of men Men who will not be bought or sold Men who in their inmost souls are true and honest, Men who do not fear to call sin by its right name, Men whose conscience is as true to duty as the needle to the pole, Men who will stand for the right though the heavens fall. (Verse 2) In every home, a sacred work should start To mold the mind and purify the heart. From earliest years, with diligence and care Instruct the young in earnest, fervent prayer. For many ills that in the church we trace Began within that childhood training place. So teach them self-denial, firm and true In all they think and all they say and do. (Verse 3) The final crisis steals upon us fast Days of grace are quickly slipping past. Agencies of evil now combine To test the souls who follow the divine. Probation's precious hours are closing fast, Every case eternally is cast. For fearful tests and trials soon will come To prove our fitness for our heavenly home. Do deep research in EGW writings and improve verse 3. Give me a couple options. Include how Christ's mediation in the sanctuary will cease.

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Of course! It is a wonderful endeavor to put these solemn truths into verse. Here are a couple of improved options for your third verse, drawing from a deeper look into these important themes.

Option 1: The Sanctuary and the Final Decree

This version focuses on the cosmic events surrounding the close of probation, specifically Christ's final actions as our High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary.

(Verse 3)

The final movements, rapid, draweth near

While agencies of evil consolidate their fear.

Soon Christ will leave His mediatorial throne

His final, solemn verdict made known.

When mercy's plea no longer will be heard

And "It is done" becomes the final word Revelation 22:11.

Then every case, decided, stands confessed

And fearful trouble puts all souls to test Daniel 12:1.

Option 2: Personal Urgency and the Last Call

This version emphasizes the personal responsibility and urgency we have now, during the final moments of probationary time, before mercy is withdrawn forever.

(Verse 3)

Probation's hours are swiftly passing by

While millions for eternity now decide.

Let us make thorough work for that great day

And purify our souls from every stain and way.

For soon our Saviour's intercession ends

And God's pure wrath on wickedness descends.

The multitudes, unready, will be lost

And realize too late the fearful cost.

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