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Probation is Fast Closing, December 14
He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let
him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still:
and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
Revelation 22:11
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All who would have their names retained in the book of life, should
now, in the few remaining days of their probation, afflict their souls before
God by sorrow for sin, and true repentance. There must be deep, faithful
searching of heart. The light, frivolous spirit indulged in by so many
professed Christians must be put away. There is earnest warfare before
all who would subdue the evil tendencies that strive for the mastery. The
work of preparation is an individual work. We are not saved in groups.
The purity and devotion of one will not offset the want of these qualities
in another.... Every one must be tested, and found without spot or wrinkle
or any such thing.
Solemn are the scenes connected with the closing work of the atone-
ment. Momentous are the interests involved therein. The judgment is now
passing in the sanctuary above.... In the awful presence of God our lives
are to come up in review....
When the work of the investigative judgment closes, the destiny of
all will have been decided for life or death. Probation is ended a short
time before the appearing of the Lord in the clouds of heaven.... Perilous
is the condition of those who, growing weary of their watch, turn to the
attractions of the world. While the man of business is absorbed in the
pursuit of gain, while the pleasure-lover is seeking indulgence, while the
daughter of fashion is arranging her adornments,—it may be in that hour
the Judge of all the earth will pronounce the sentence, “Thou art weighed
in the balance, and art found wanting.
Silently, unnoticed as the midnight thief, will come the decisive hour
which marks the fixing of every man’s destiny, the final withdrawal of
mercy’s offer to guilty men. “Watch ye therefore ... lest coming suddenly
he find you sleeping.
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The Review and Herald, November 9, 1905
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The Review and Herald, November 9, 1905
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