Understanding Prophecy: Loud Cry vs Midnight Cry

The difference between the loud cry and the midnight cry lies in their timing and prophetic application within the history of the three angels' messages. The midnight cry was a powerful movement in 1844 that gave force to the second angel's message, while the loud cry is the final, world-wide swelling of the third angel's message at the very close of time1SG 193.2+2.

The Midnight Cry of 1844 🌙

The midnight cry occurred near the close of the second angel's message during the Advent movement of 1840–1844PTJW December 1849, page 45.1+1.

• Definition: It was the specific proclamation, "Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him," which reached its peak in the autumn of 1844 Matthew 25:6BP2 72.3.

• Purpose: Its role was to arouse the "slumbering virgins," lead to deep heart-searching, and prepare believers for the expected coming of Christ at the end of the 2300 daysPTJW December 1849, page 45.1+2.

• Effect: It swept over the land like a tornado, led farmers to leave their crops in the fields, and unified believers in a spirit of holy consecration4SP 250.2+2.

• Historical Publication: A paper titled The Midnight Cry was established in New York to circulate these truths widelyLIFIN 135.3+1.

The Loud Cry of the Third Angel 📢

The loud cry is a future (or currently unfolding) manifestation of power that far exceeds the intensity of the midnight cry1SG 193.2+1.

• Prophetic Basis: It is represented by another mighty angel descending from heaven, whose glory lightens the entire earth Revelation 18:11SG 193.2.

• The Message: It repeats the fall of Babylon with the addition of the corruptions entering the churches since 1844 and issues a final call for God's people to "come out of her" Revelation 18:2-41SG 193.2+1.

• The Latter Rain: This movement is fueled by the "latter rain," a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit that qualifies God's servants to proclaim the truth with great powerLDE 186.5+2.

• Global Extent: While the midnight cry was centered largely in New England and certain missionary stations, the loud cry will be a truly world-wide work, with thousands of voices proclaiming the message simultaneouslyBP2 69.3+1.

Key Comparisons at a Glance 🔍

Feature	The Midnight Cry	The Loud Cry
Associated Message	Second Angel's MessagePTJW December 1849, page 45.1+1	Third Angel's Message1SG 193.2+1
Time Period	Summer/Autumn of 1844PTJW December 1849, page 45.1+1	Just before the close of probationHOMI October 1893, page 192.10+1
Spiritual Gift	Aided by the "former rain"LDE 203.1	Aided by the "latter rain"LDE 186.5+1
Magnitude	A glorious manifestation of God's power4SP 429.2	Power and strength far exceeding the midnight cry1SG 193.2+1
Key Symbol	The parable of the ten virgins Matthew 25:1-13ARSH April 14, 1853, page 188.19	The angel of Revelation 18+2

The Results of the Loud Cry 🕊️

During the loud cry, the honest in heart will break away from their religious organizations and family ties, choosing truth over all earthly connections1SG 193.2+1. Mighty miracles will be wrought, the sick will be healed, and the earth will be filled with the knowledge of salvation2MR 21.4+2. Ultimately, this final warning prepares God's people to stand through the hour of temptation and the final test Revelation 14:12LDE 213.1+2.