Chapter 9—The Call to Arouse
The Summons
Let the gospel message ring through our churches, summoning
them to universal action. Let the members of the church have increased
faith, gaining zeal from their unseen, heavenly allies, from a knowledge
of their exhaustless resources, from the greatness of the enterprise in
which they are engaged, and from the power of their Leader. Those
who place themselves under God’s control, to be led and guided by
Him, will catch the steady tread of the events ordained by Him to take
place. Inspired with the Spirit of Him who gave His life for the life
of the world, they will no longer stand still in impotency, pointing
to what they cannot do. Putting on the armor of heaven, they will
go forth to the warfare willing to do and dare for God, knowing that
His omnipotence will supply their need.—
Testimonies for the Church
7:14
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Let us arouse! The battle is waging. Truth and error are nearing
their final conflict. Let us march under the blood-stained banner of
Prince Emmanuel, and fight the good fight of faith, and win eternal
honors; for the truth will triumph, and we may be more than conquerors
through Him who has loved us. The precious hours of probation are
closing. Let us make sure work for eternal life, that we may glorify
our heavenly Father, and be the means of saving souls for whom Christ
died.—
The Review and Herald, March 13, 1888
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Marching Orders
The duke of Wellington was once present where a party of Christian
men were discussing the possibility of success in missionary effort
among the heathen. They appealed to the duke to say whether in his
judgment such efforts were likely to prove a success commensurate to
the cost. The old soldier replied: “Gentlemen, what are your marching
orders? Success is not the question for you to discuss. If I read your
orders aright, they run thus, ‘Go ye into all the world, and preach the
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