The Loud Cry and the National Sunday Law

The loud cry of the third angel’s message is a powerful movement that begins prior to the enactment of a national Sunday law and continues to swell in power as that decree goes forthGCDB January 29, 1893, page 38.8+2. This heavenly message is intended to prepare God's people for the coming crisis and light the world with His glory4bSG 112.5+2.

The Relationship Between the Loud Cry and Sunday Laws

The progression of these final events shows a beautiful harmony between the work of God's Spirit and the testing of His people:

• The Beginning of the Cry: The loud cry has already begun in the revelation of the righteousness of Christ, which is the beginning of the light that will fill the whole earthGCDB January 29, 1893, page 38.8+2.

• A Call to Preparation: This message is designed to arouse the people of God from their backslidings and lead them to purification so they are fitted to participate in the closing workTSDF 189.2+2.

• Reaction to the Message: The image of the beast and the enforcement of Sunday laws actually come into existence as a reaction to the loud cry of the third angel’s messageEVRR236.

• The Decisive Line: When the decree is eventually issued to enforce a counterfeit sabbath, the loud cry will warn all against the worship of the beast, making the line between the true and the false clearly visible to allEv 234.2+2.

• Final Empowerment: As the message reaches its peak, the latter rain is given to strengthen the faithful, enabling them to stand during the time of trouble following the close of probationLDE 201.1+2.

The Purpose of the Loud Cry

The loud cry is the final invitation for those remaining in "Babylon" to leave fallen religious bodies and join those who keep all the commandments of God Revelation 18:1-4LDE 43.3+2. Through this work, the knowledge of salvation will be diffused so abundantly that light will be communicated to every city and townPM 388.3+1. This movement fulfills the ancient promise that the whole earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord Numbers 14:21BHB 112.1.

Summary of Events

While the loud cry begins as a quiet work of revealing Christ's righteousness, it grows into a mighty shout as religious legislation is proposed and enactedGCDB January 29, 1893, page 38.8+2. This sequence ensures that none are condemned until they have had the light and have seen the obligation of the fourth commandmentLDE 225.4+2.

Event	Relationship to the Loud Cry	Reference
Righteousness of Christ	The beginning of the light of the loud cry.	GCDB January 29, 1893, page 38.8+1
Sunday Law Movement	Gains strength while the message is being proclaimed.	CM 123.1+2
National Decree	The point where the loud cry warns against the mark of the beast.	Ev 234.2+2
The Latter Rain	Bestowed to give power and glory to the loud cry.	EVRR236+2
Second Coming	Occurs after the message has reached every nation.	Matthew 24:141888 1525.2+1