Chapter 82—The Hour is Late
Satan Is Marshaling His Host—Satan is marshaling his host,
and are we individually prepared for the fearful conflict that is just
before us? Are we preparing ourselves and our households to under-
stand the position of our adversaries and their modes of warfare? Are
our children forming habits of decision, that they may be firm and
unyielding in every matter of principle and duty? I pray that we all
may understand the signs of the times, and that we may so prepare
ourselves and our children that in the time of conflict God may be our
refuge and defense
Prepare for an Overwhelming Surprise—Transgression has al-
most reached its limit. Confusion fills the world, and a great terror
is soon to come upon human beings. The end is very near. God’s
people should be preparing for what is to break upon the world as an
overwhelming surprise.
Our time is precious. We have but a few, a very few, days of
probation in which to make ready for the future, immortal life
Many Families Unprepared—On Sabbath and Sunday, in visions
of the night, I seemed to be bearing my testimony before the people.
On both these occasions I seemed to be in a mammoth tent which was
literally packed. The Lord gave me a decided message for the people.
My burden was for our families who are unprepared to meet the Lord.
A special burden was upon me to point out to our people the need
of seeking the Lord with close searching of heart and earnestness of
purpose....
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Parents who are truly converted will reveal in their home life that
they are bringing their lives under the discipline of the Word of God....
To the mother and father the right training of their children is the most
important work of their life
1
The Review and Herald, April 23, 1889
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2
The Youth’s Instructor, April 28, 1908
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3
Letter 64, 1911
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