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Give the Trumpet a Certain Sound—There are many who do
not understand the prophecies relating to these days, and they must be
enlightened. It is the duty of both watchmen and laymen to give the
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trumpet a certain sound. Be in earnest, “cry aloud, spare not, lift up
thy voice like a trumpet, and show My people their transgression, and
the house of Jacob their sins.”—
Letter 1, 1875
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Crowd in Clear-cut Prophetic Truths—The perils of the last
days are upon us, and in our work we are to warn the people of the
danger they are in. Let not the solemn scenes which prophecy has
revealed, be left untouched. If our people were half awake, if they
realized the nearness of the events portrayed in the Revelation, a
reformation would be wrought in our churches, and many more would
believe the message.
We have no time to lose; God calls upon us to watch for souls as
they that must give an account. Advance new principles, and crowd
in the clear-cut truth. It will be as a sword cutting both ways. But
be not too ready to take a controversial attitude. There will be times
when we must stand still and see the salvation of God. Let Daniel
speak, let the Revelation speak, and tell what is truth. But whatever
phase of the subject is presented, uplift Jesus as the center of all hope,
“the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright and morning
Star.”—
Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, 118
(1896).
In a Fresh, Impressive Way—Do not let the teaching be done
in a dry, abstract way, which has been the manner of teaching in too
many cases, but present the truths of God’s Word in a fresh, impressive
way....
The book of Revelation must be opened to the people. Many have
been taught that it is a sealed book; but it is sealed only to those who
reject light and truth. The truth it contains must be proclaimed, that
people may have an opportunity to prepare for the events which are so
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soon to transpire. The third angel’s message must be presented as the
only hope for the salvation of a perishing world.—
Letter 87, 1896
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Three Messages Important—The theme of greatest importance
is the third angel’s message, embracing the messages of the first and
second angels. All should understand the truths contained in these
messages and demonstrate them in daily life, for this is essential to
salvation. We shall have to study earnestly, prayerfully, in order to