Yes, we are here. The signs in the sun, moon, and stars have been fulfilled. Now, earthquakes, tsunamis, disease, and famine have multiplied. The most awful destructions, by fire, flood, and tornado are following one another in quick succession. The terrible disasters that are taking place from week to week speak to us in warning, declaring that the end is near, that something great and decisive will soon take place. Probationary time will not continue much longer. God is withdrawing his restraining hand from the earth. Long has he been speaking to men and women through His Holy Spirit; but they have not heeded the call. Now he is speaking to His people, and to the world, by His judgments. The time of these judgments is a time of mercy for those who have not yet had opportunity to learn what is truth. Tenderly will the Lord look upon them. His heart of mercy is touched; His hand is still stretched out to save. Large numbers will be admitted to the fold of safety who in these last days will hear the truth for the first time.
The Lord calls upon those who believe in him to be workers together with Him. While life shall last, they are not to feel that their work is done. Shall we allow the signs of the end to be fulfilled without telling people of what is coming upon the earth? Shall we allow them to go down in darkness without having urged upon them the need of a preparation to meet their Lord? Unless we ourselves do our duty to those around us, the day of God will come upon us as a thief. Confusion fills the world, and a great terror is soon to come upon human beings. The end is very near. We who know the truth should be preparing for what is soon to break upon the world as an overwhelming surprise.