From Midnight Cry to Loud Cry: Preparing for Christ's Return

I would be happy to help you prepare for this message; I will draft a comprehensive 30-minute sermon and a clear outline that centers on the imminent return of Jesus, drawing deeply from Scripture and the writings of Ellen G. White. We will ensure the message powerfully addresses the need to turn away from worldliness and highlights the urgency of our time.

The Hour of His Coming: Preparing for the Final Crisis 🎺

Introduction: A Hope That Never Fails

Beloved, we gather today at the very threshold of the eternal world7T 103.3. The air is heavy with the signs of a closing history, yet for the child of God, this is not a time of terror, but the fulfillment of our most blessed hope3TT 13.1. We are looking for the soon appearing of our Lord, an event that should lead us to regard all earthly things as mere emptiness and nothingness3TT 13.1.

👧 Children's Story: The Faithful Shepherd

Children, imagine a little sheep that wanders away from the safe fold and gets stuck in a thick, thorny bushYI December 30, 1897, par. 3. The sheep is scared and cannot get out by itselfYI December 30, 1897, par. 3. Does the Shepherd get angry and throw stones? No! He leaves His warm fireplace and goes out into the dark night to find that one lost sheepYI December 30, 1897, par. 3. When He finds it, He doesn't beat it for being lost; instead, He reaches into the thorns, picks the sheep up, and carries it home on His shoulders with a heart full of loveYI December 30, 1897, par. 3. Jesus is our Great Shepherd, and He is coming back very soon to take all His "lambs" to a home where they will never be lost or scared againMMM 207.2+1. He wants you to be ready to see His beautiful face10MR 279.2.

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I. The Period of His Return: Tracing the Waymarks ⏳

Many ask, "When shall these things be?" Matthew 24:3. While we are strictly warned that no man knows the exact day or the hour—not even the angels in heaven—we are commanded to know when it is near, even at the doors Matthew 24:33, 36GC88 370.2.

• The Proclamation of Time: In the early Advent movement, the day and hour were heard in vision, but the memory of that specific timing was taken away after the vision ended1SM 75.1. God has purposely placed the future in a thick cloud to test our faithRH December 27, 1898, par. 9.

• The 1844 Milestone: The prophetic periods pointed to 1844, not as the date of the Second Advent, but as the time when Jesus entered the Most Holy Place of the heavenly sanctuary to begin the investigative judgmentCIHS 172.2+1. This work is the final act of His mediation before He receives His kingdom and returns to earth Daniel 7:13-14CIHS 172.2.

• The "Soon" of God: We are living in the period of the Third Angel's Message, which is the last warning to be given to a perishing worldCH 36.2+1. This message lights up the past, present, and future, showing that God has led His people through every disappointmentEW 254.2.

• The Generation of the End: The end is very near, and we should be preparing for what is soon to break upon the world as an overwhelming surpriseChS 51.3. The signs are fulfilling all around us, and time is too precious to be frittered awayST July 11, 1900, par. 6.

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II. The World Before His Coming: A Repeat of Noah’s Day 🌊

Jesus told us that "as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man" Luke 17:26RH February 28, 1882, par. 4. What does that look like today?

1. Universal Iniquity: We see a world saturated with unrighteousness where the love of many has waxed coldRH June 8, 1897, par. 11. Iniquity runs riot, and even professed Christians disclaim faith in future judgmentsRH February 28, 1882, par. 4.

2. The Greed of the Last Days: Riches are being heaped together through fraud and the oppression of the poor James 5:1-49T 91.1. This selfish tenacity for earthly treasure is a snare that will crush many in the time of troubleExV 45.2.

3. Appetite and Passion: Just as before the flood, men find their highest enjoyment in the gratification of sensual desiresRH February 28, 1882, par. 4. Intemperance in eating, drinking, and the use of narcotics like tobacco and opium is weakening the human family's hold on life14LtMs, Ms 5, 1899, par. 6. Tobacco is a malignant poison that paralyzes the nerves, yet many are enslaved by itCH 84.3+1.

4. The Spell of Fanaticism: As we near the end, Satan works with all deceivablenessST July 11, 1900, par. 6. Spiritual darkness and delusive sentiments abound, but these will be destroyed by the brightness of Christ’s coming19MR 382.2.

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III. The Danger of Worldliness in the Church ⛪

The "evil servant" does not openly deny the truth; he simply says in his heart, "My Lord delayeth His coming" Matthew 24:485T 101.5.

• Conformity to the World: Many are closing the windows of heaven against themselves by conforming to the fashions, luxuries, and extravagant practices of the worldCD 90.2. When our houses and tables excel those of worldlings in fanciful arrangement, the preaching of the truth loses its effectCD 90.2.

• The Sin of Idleness: God has no place for idlersMM 268.4. Many waste their God-given time in "fussy, lingering habits" or in reading fascinating stories and "trashy" literature that enfeebles the mind1MCP 111.3+2.

• Robbing God: We are nearing the end, yet many are robbing God in tithes and offeringsRH September 12, 1893, par. 17. Withholding that which is consecrated to God's service brings a curse and removes His blessing1MR 183.1+1.

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IV. A Practical Preparation for Translation 🛡️

What are we to do? We are to be "waiting, watching, working, praying, warning the world"VSS 335.2.

• Cleansing the Soul Temple: We must humble our souls before God and put on the robe of Christ’s righteousnessRH March 4, 1890, par. 8. This involves a daily, total consecration, not a "half work" of surrenderRH March 4, 1890, par. 8.

• Health Reform: Those who are to prepare the way for the second coming are represented by Elijah and John the Baptist3T 62.1+1. This means practicing temperance in all things—simple diet, avoiding meat which excites the base passions, and ensuring our bodies are a living sacrificeCG 461.1+2.

• Family Piety: A well-ordered, well-disciplined family is the greatest evidence of the power of ChristianityAH 32.2. Parents must make a "hedge" about their children through morning and evening prayer, for ministering angels guard those dedicated to GodChS 210.3.

• Missionary Labor: Every talent, whether large or small, must be put to useHM November 1, 1893, par. 13. We are to visit the poor, pray for the sick, and distribute literature that directs minds to the "Book of books"ChS 113.5+1.

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V. The Glory of His Appearing ☁️

When Jesus comes, it will not be in humility as a root out of dry ground1Red 14.1.

• The King of Kings: He will come in a cloud composed of living angels, with power and great glory Matthew 24:3017MR 2.2+1. A "crown within a crown" will encircle His brow5LtMs, Ms 17, 1887, par. 10.

• The Resurrection: He comes to wake the dead5LtMs, Ms 17, 1887, par. 10. Those who sleep in Jesus will be raised incorruptible, and the living righteous will be changed in the twinkling of an eye 1 Corinthians 15:51-523SG 17.2.

• The End of Sin: This event is the only hope of the worldMMM 207.2. It will put an end to the "terrible reign of wickedness" under which the world is groaningMMM 207.2.

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Conclusion and Appeal: What Will You Do? 📢

Beloved, the "midnight lamp" is burning low1MCP 111.3. The events taking place in this world testify that the end is at hand7T 103.3. We cannot afford to be found surprised and unready14LtMs, Ms 20, 1899, par. 3.

I ask you today: Is your soul temple cleansed1SAT 204.1? Are you bearing the image of the heavenly, or are you still buried in the world6LtMs, Lt 27, 1890, par. 8? If sickness or death were to come to you right now, would you meet with eternal loss6LtMs, Lt 27, 1890, par. 8?

What are you going to do?11LtMs, Lt 60a, 1896, par. 14. Do not delay your consecrationRH March 4, 1890, par. 8. Reach out for the robe of Christ’s righteousness todayRH March 4, 1890, par. 8. Cast away your idols of pride, appetite, and selfishnessGW92 111.2.

"The Spirit and the bride say, Come... He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus" Revelation 22:17, 20. Will you commit your life fully to Him right now, that you may be found of Him in peace, without spot, and blamelessPCP 61.2? Come to the foot of the cross, and let Him prepare you for His glorious appearingRH March 4, 1890, par. 8+1.

Here is the sermon outline:

The Hour of His Coming: Preparing for the Final Crisis

Introduction

• The Threshold of Eternity: Current events signal the closing of human history.
• A Blessed Hope: For believers, Christ’s return is not a cause for fear but a motivation to view earthly things as transitory.
• The Faithful Shepherd (Children’s Story): Just as a shepherd rescues a lost sheep from thorns, Jesus is coming to rescue His children and take them to a safe, eternal home.

I. The Period of His Return: Tracing the Waymarks

• Knowing the Time: While the exact day and hour are unknown, believers are commanded to recognize when the advent is "at the doors."
• The 1844 Milestone: Signifies Christ’s entry into the Most Holy Place for the investigative judgment, the final act before His return.
• The Last Warning: We live under the "Third Angel’s Message," the final call to a perishing world.
• A Sense of Urgency: Signs are fulfilling rapidly; time should not be wasted on trifles.

II. The World Before His Coming: A Repeat of Noah’s Day

• Universal Iniquity: A world characterized by cold love and a denial of future judgment.
• Greed and Oppression: The accumulation of wealth through fraud and the exploitation of the poor.
• Sensual Gratification: Overindulgence in appetite and the use of harmful substances (tobacco/narcotics) that weaken the human race.
• Satanic Deception: The prevalence of spiritual darkness and fanatical sentiments.

III. The Danger of Worldliness in the Church

• The "Delay" Trap: The danger of the "evil servant" mentality—believing the Lord is delaying His coming.
• Worldly Conformity: Adopting the fashions, luxuries, and extravagant lifestyles of the world, which hinders the power of the Gospel.
• Idleness and Distraction: Wasting time on "trashy" literature and unfocused habits.
• Robbing God: Withholding tithes and offerings, which results in a loss of spiritual blessing.

IV. A Practical Preparation for Translation

• Spiritual Cleansing: Daily, total consecration and putting on the robe of Christ’s righteousness.
• Health Reform: Following the examples of Elijah and John the Baptist through temperance and a simple diet.
• Family Piety: Establishing a "hedge" around children through consistent morning and evening family worship.
• Active Ministry: Using every talent for missionary labor—visiting the sick, helping the poor, and sharing literature.

V. The Glory of His Appearing

• The King of Kings: Christ returns not in humility, but in power and great glory with a retinue of angels.
• The Resurrection: The "Life-giver" awakens the righteous dead and transforms the living saints.
• The End of Sin: The second coming provides the only hope for ending the reign of wickedness and suffering.

Conclusion and Appeal

• The Midnight Lamp: The events of the world testify that the end is at hand.
• Personal Examination: Is your "soul temple" cleansed? Are you ready for the final crisis?
• Call to Action: Reach out for Christ’s righteousness today; cast away idols of pride and selfishness, and commit fully to Him.

I would be happy to refine this message for you! 🎺 Here is a powerful, four-point sermon focused specifically on the period of Christ's return, the signs of the times, and the warning against worldliness, including direct quotes for your convenience.

The Midnight Cry: How Near is His Return? ☁️

I. We Are in the Period of the "Near" but "Unknown" Hour

While the Bible is clear that the specific day and hour are hidden from human knowledge, we are not left in total darkness regarding the season of His return. We are currently living in the period following the 2300-day prophecy, which ended in 1844, when Jesus entered the most holy place for the investigative judgment Daniel 7:13-14CIHS 172.2.

Key Quote: "The coming of Christ here described is not His second coming to the earth. He comes to the Ancient of Days in heaven to receive dominion and glory and a kingdom, which will be given Him at the close of His work as a mediator. It is this coming, and not His second advent to the earth, that was foretold in prophecy to take place at the termination of the 2300 days in 1844CIHS 172.2."

We are instructed and required to know when His advent is near Matthew 24:33. To disregard the warnings and refuse to know when He is at the door will be as fatal for us as it was for those in the days of NoahGC88 370.2. The signs are fulfilling all around us, proving that the end is very nearChS 51.3+1.

II. The "Noah" Condition: A Mirror of Our Time 🌊

Jesus pointed to the days of Noah as a specific indicator of the period preceding His return Luke 17:26. Today, we see the same insane love of pleasure and the same all-absorbing spirit of worldliness that characterized that doomed generationRH February 28, 1882, par. 4.

Key Quote: "In the days before the flood... the wickedness of man was great in the earth.... Here is a picture drawn by one inspired of God; and such, it is declared, will be the state of the world prior to Christ’s second comingRH February 28, 1882, par. 4."

Worldliness is seen in the gratification of sensual desires, where "eat, drink, and be merry" is the cry echoed from lip to lipRH February 28, 1882, par. 4. The use of tobacco, liquor, and other narcotics is paralyzing the nerves and weakening the human family's hold on life during this critical period14LtMs, Ms 5, 1899, par. 6+1. We must wake up, for transgression has almost reached its limitChS 51.3.

III. The Danger of the "Delay" and Worldly Conformity ⚠️

A major sign that we are in the final days is the attitude of the "evil servant" who says in his heart, "My Lord delayeth His coming" Matthew 24:48. This servant doesn't openly deny the truth, but his life reveals he has yielded to the world's maxims and customs5T 101.5.

Key Quote: "While we conform to the world in these matters, in some cases apparently seeking to excel worldlings in fanciful arrangement, the preaching of the truth will have but little or no effect. Who will believe the solemn truth for this time, when those who already profess to believe it contradict their faith by their worksCD 90.2?"

We are on the verge of the eternal world, yet many are closing the windows of heaven by following worldly fashions and luxuries7T 103.3+1. This is a time when everything false and superficial is being exalted above the real and enduring1MCP 357.3. We must cleanse the soul temple and stop making "half work" of our consecration1SAT 204.1+1.

IV. The Final Preparation: The Elijah Message 🛡️

Because the Lord is coming soon, we must be prepared to meet Him in peace10MR 279.2. This period requires a people who, like John the Baptist, stand as a rebuke to the extravagance and gluttony of the age3T 62.1. This involves a practical reform in how we live, eat, and dress to present our bodies as a living sacrifice6T 224.3+1.

Key Quote: "The blessed hope of the second appearing of Christ, with its solemn realities, needs to be often presented to the people. Looking for the soon appearing of our Lord will lead us to regard earthly things as emptiness and nothingness3TT 13.1."

We must use our talents, our tithes, and our time to warn a perishing world1MR 183.1+2. As the shepherds of old, we must seek the lost sheep with hearts full of love and pityYI December 30, 1897, par. 3. The Lord is soon to come, and we must put all our energies into the work of preparing for the school above10MR 279.2.

Conclusion and Appeal 📢

The end is near, and we are to be waiting, watching, working, and prayingVSS 335.2. Are you ready for the finishing touch of immortality1SAT 204.1? Do not let the day of the Lord overtake you as a thief, but be children of the light 1 Thessalonians 5:2-5GC88 370.2.

Appeal: Will you decide today to cast away the world's trashy stories and its selfish pride1MCP 357.3+1? Will you ask Jesus to touch your lips with a living coal and sanctify your whole beingRH March 4, 1890, par. 8? "Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus" Revelation 22:20. Reach out for His righteousness today, for He is coming in just a little while1SAT 204.1+1!

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• Joseph Bates
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Yes, the true midnight cry is a historical reality that has already taken placeADRE August 1850, page 20.1+1. It was a specific, divinely appointed movement that reached its climax in the summer and autumn of 1844, fulfilling the prophetic specifications of the parable of the ten virginsLELJB 299.4+2.

The Historical Fulfillment of the Cry

The midnight cry was not merely a general doctrine but a powerful movement that arose during the "tarrying time" of the advent expectationLELJB 299.4+1. After the initial disappointment in the spring of 1844, believers entered a period of slumber and darkness represented by the midnight hour in Christ's parable Matthew 25:5-6LELJB 299.4+1. It was during this period, specifically starting around July 1844 and centering on the Exeter, New Hampshire camp meeting in August, that the message "Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him" was proclaimed with new light and irresistible powerLELJB 299.4+1. This cry pointed to the tenth day of the seventh month—October 22, 1844—as the definite time for the close of the 2300 days and the coming of the Bridegroom Daniel 8:14LELJB 299.4+1.

Characteristics of the True Midnight Cry

• Divine Origin: The movement was not the work of human wisdom or talent; it was attended by a compelling power of the Holy Spirit that even the most talented leaders initially resisted but eventually embracedEW 238.2+2.

• Rapid Progression: The message swept over the land with the velocity of a tornado, reaching hearts in distant places almost simultaneously in a manner that could only be explained by the hand of GodSBBS 19.5+1.

• Spiritual Transformation: Wherever the cry was heard, it produced deep heart-searching, humility, and a total consecration of time, property, and affection to GodHST September 18, 1844, page 51.3+2. It led believers to leave the "fallen churches" and set their feet on a narrow path high above the dark worldExV 10.1+2.

• Universal Reach: The message was borne on the "wings of the wind," distributed through publications as profusely as autumn leaves to every advent band and even to distant missionary stationsBP2 72.1+2.

The Midnight Cry and the Sanctuary

A correct understanding of the sanctuary is the only key to explaining this movement and the parable of the ten virginsPTV 2.1. In the typical service, the high priest entered the Most Holy Place on the tenth day of the seventh month to cleanse the sanctuary Leviticus 16:14-16ARSH December 1850, page 21.8. This was the national atonement, where the door was effectively shut to the outer court while the work was performed withinARSH December 1850, page 21.8. The midnight cry of 1844 correctly identified the time of this transition in the heavenly sanctuaryPTV 8.1+1. When the 2300 days ended, Jesus did not come to the earth as expected, but He came to the Ancient of Days to receive His kingdom—this was the coming of the Bridegroom to the marriage described in the parable Daniel 8:14PTV 8.1+1.

Will the Cry be Repeated?

The specific midnight cry of the parable will never be repeated, as God has fulfilled it once for all as a landmark in prophetic historyARSH June 20, 1854, page 165.19+1. However, the power that attended that movement is a precursor to the "loud cry" of the third angel's messageEv 693.4+1. Just as the midnight cry gave power to the second angel's message, the final proclamation of the third angel will go forth with a power and strength that far exceeds the original midnight cryEW 278.1+2. This final message will again stir the people mightily, calling the honest in heart to a total separation from worldliness and a full keeping of all the commandments of God Revelation 14:12LDE 202.1+2.

Conclusion: A Call to Faithfulness

The midnight cry remains a bright light behind the Advent people, lighting their path all the way to the City of GodExV 10.1+1. To deny that this was the work of God is to risk stumbling in darkness and losing sight of JesusExV 10.1+2. Today, as we see the church often lacking the "oil" of the Holy Spirit and riding the "black horse" of worldly gain, we must remember that the midnight cry was the appointed means to awaken the virgins to their true condition Revelation 6:5-6HST September 18, 1844, page 51.3. We are now in the closing moments of the third message, and our safety lies in holding fast to the landmarks of our past experience while preparing for the final loud cry that will finish the workEW 278.1+2.

The midnight cry and the loud cry are distinct but related manifestations of God's power, with the former serving as a historical landmark and the latter as the final, world-wide warningHOMI October 1893, page 192.8+1. The midnight cry occurred in the summer and autumn of 1844, acting as a sudden, divinely-empowered movement that aroused the advent believers during their period of slumber and led them to the close of the 2300 daysHST October 30, 1844, page 93.7+1. In contrast, the loud cry is the final swelling of the third angel’s message, characterized by the angel of Revelation 18 descending to lighten the whole earth with his glory4SP 429.1+1.

While the midnight cry was a glorious manifestation of God's power that carried the message to missionary stations and produced a deep religious interest, the loud cry will far exceed it in extent and power4SP 429.1+1. The loud cry is essentially the latter rain, a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit designed to revive and strengthen God's people to pass through the time of troubleLDE 186.5+1. This final message represents the teaching of righteousness according to righteousness, which began to be specifically revealed to the people in the late 19th century as the "beginning" of the loud cryGCB/GCDB 1893, page 243.8+1.

The midnight cry joined the second angel’s message just as the loud cry joins and adds power to the third angel’s messageHOMI October 1893, page 192.8+1. Just as the first cleansing of the temple occurred at the start of Christ's earthly ministry, corresponding to the midnight cry, the second cleansing at the end of His ministry corresponds to the loud cry, signaling that we are near the close of human historyHOMI October 1893, page 192.8+1. This final work is not dependent on human training or scientific institutions but will be carried forward by humble instruments qualified by the unction of the SpiritLDE 204.3+1.

The purpose of the loud cry is to prepare the faithful to stand through the last test and to call the honest in heart out of Babylon before the final plagues fall4SP 429.1+1. It is a work of world-wide extent where thousands of voices will proclaim the warning, accompanied by miracles and wonders that follow the believers4SP 429.1+1. We are currently in the time of preparation for this great event, and we must seek the purification of our souls to be ready for the showers of the latter rain1SM 190.3+1.

...s interest which has been witnessed in any land since the Reformation of the sixteenth century; but these are to be far exceeded by the mighty movement under the loud cry of the third message. The work will be similar to that of the day of Pentecost. Servants of God, with their faces lighted up and shining with holy consecration, hasten from place...— 4SP 429.1 (1884)

“This message seemed to be an addition to the third message, joining it as the midnight cry joined the second angel’s message in 1844. The glory of God rested upon the patient, waiting saints, and they f...— HOMI October 1893, page 192.8

You remember the other evening when I was reading that second chapter of Joel, that one of the brethren, when I had read that 23rd verse, - Brother Corliss - called attention to the margin. Do you remember that? A...— GCDB February 7, 1893, page 183.4

...se who are keeping all the commandments of God; and they sound abroad the third message with power. I saw that the third message would close with power and strength far exceeding the midnight cry— 1SG 195.1 (1858)

What do the two cleansings of the temple signify?—The two calls out of Babylon. The first cleansing of the temple was at the beginning of His public ministry; the second cleansing of the temple was almost the last act of his public ministry. These two cleansings of the temple co...— HOMI October 1893, page 191.8

I would be delighted to help you structure this! I will craft a clear, memorable 30-minute sermon and a concise outline that explains the Midnight Cry and the Loud Cry, emphasizing their prophetic significance and the four vital lessons for our time today.

🎺 The Two Great Alarms: From the Midnight Cry to the Loud Cry

Introduction: The Sound of the Trumpet

Beloved, we are living in a fragment of time that remains before the close of human historyExV 52.1. The Word of God is not silent concerning our day; it gives a "certain sound" so that we may prepare for battle6T 60.1. Today, we must understand the two greatest spiritual awakenings in history: the Midnight Cry of the past and the Loud Cry of our immediate future1SG 193.2. One was the beginning of our path, and the other is the power that will take us homeExV 10.1+1.

👧 Children's Story: The Two Lighthouses

Imagine you are on a ship at night, sailing on a very narrow path in the oceanExV 10.1. Behind you, there is a massive, bright lighthouse that shows you where you started and proves you are on the right track; that lighthouse is called the "Midnight Cry"CET 57.2. But ahead of you, the waves are getting bigger and the night is getting darkerLDE 201.4. Suddenly, a second lighthouse—much bigger and brighter than the first—shines its light across the whole ocean, even lighting up the sky! This is the "Loud Cry"LDE 185.5. It gives the sailors the strength to reach the beautiful city at the end of the journeyEW 14.1. Just like those sailors, we have a light behind us to give us confidence and a light ahead of us to give us power1SM 62.1!

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I. What is the Midnight Cry? 🌙

The Midnight Cry was a specific historical movement in the summer and autumn of 1844EW xxvii.2. It was the fulfillment of the parable of the ten virgins Matthew 25:1-13.

• The Proclamation: It was the message, "Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet Him," which aroused thousands and went from city to cityCET 50.4.

• The Timing: It arose midway between the spring of 1844 and the autumn of 1844 to correct a mistake in the reckoning of the 2300 days Daniel 8:144SP 248.2.

• The Result: It led believers to leave fallen churches and prepared them to enter by faith with Jesus into the Most Holy Place of the heavenly sanctuary1SG 171.1+1.

• The Lasting Light: In vision, this light was seen set up at the very beginning of the path, shining all the way to the City so that the Advent people would not stumble1T 58.4.

II. What is the Loud Cry? 📢

The Loud Cry is the final swelling of the third angel’s message with "great power"LDE 185.5. It is the work of "another angel" coming down from heaven to lighten the earth with his glory Revelation 18:12MR 21.3.

• The Latter Rain: The Loud Cry is identified as the "latter rain," or the refreshing from the presence of the Lord Acts 3:19CCh 100.5.

• The Purpose: It is given to give power to the third angel’s message and to prepare the saints to stand during the seven last plaguesLDE 185.5+1.

• The Addition: This message repeats the call to come out of Babylon, adding the warning of the corruptions that have entered the churches since 1844 Revelation 18:2-41SG 193.2.

• The Scope: It will be a movement of world-wide extent, far exceeding the Midnight Cry in power, where the truth is communicated to every city and townPM 388.3+1.

III. Why This Matters to Us Now ⚖️

We are currently in the period of "getting ready"ExV 52.1. The Midnight Cry is behind us, providing our historical foundation, but the Loud Cry is what we must receive to finish the work5MR 200.2.

• The Test of the Sabbath: We cannot receive the Loud Cry if we reject the light on the Sabbath, which became a test after the Midnight Cry ended and the door into the Most Holy Place was openedLDE 222.2+1.

• The Danger of Spurious Cries: Satan tries to get up "spurious loud cries" to divert minds from the genuine message9MR 27.3. If someone claims the SDA church is Babylon, they are not bearing the true Loud CryLDE 43.3+1.

• Character Preparation: Not one of us will receive the "refreshing" or the seal of God while our characters have one spot or stain upon themCCh 334.1+1. We must be "hewed and squared" for the building now, for there will be no Mediator to plead for us when the Loud Cry closesEW 71.2+1.

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IV. Four Lessons for Our Period 📝

1. Do Not Wait for the Latter Rain to Cleanse You

Many are neglecting the needful preparation, hoping the Latter Rain will miraculously remove their wrongsEW 71.2. The refreshing comes only on those who have already cleansed themselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit 2 Corinthians 7:1CCh 100.5. We must yield our souls to Christ today to be fitted for the baptism of the SpiritEv 701.4.

2. The Power is in the "Faith of Jesus"

The Third Angel’s message is often marred because we preach the law but leave the "Faith of Jesus" scarcely touched16MR 227.1. The Loud Cry will be the proclamation of the righteousness of Christ in a way that lightens the whole earth2MR 21.3+1. We must have a living faith that works by love and purifies the soul20MR 327.4.

3. Medical Missionary Work is the "Right Arm"

God has ordained medical missionary work to be as the right hand to the body of the Third Angel's message21MR 442.1+1. It is through this work that doors are opened for the truth to enter cities and for the Loud Cry to reach its full efficiencyCH 219.2+1.

4. Humble Instruments Will Finish the Work

The Loud Cry will not be carried forward by the "learned and self-important," but by humble instruments qualified by the unction of the SpiritLDE 204.3+1. As at Pentecost, thousands of voices—including children—will be imbued with power to speak the truth in every tongue7BC 983.9+1.

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Conclusion and Appeal: What Are You Going to Do? 🎤

The "midnight lamp" is burning low, and the four angels are holding the winds only for a little while longerSpM 3.2+1. The Loud Cry is about to sound in its fullness, and the earth will be lightened with the glory of God Revelation 18:1PH130 31.2.

What are you going to do?4bSG 32.3. Will you continue to cherish roots of bitterness and dissension, which will prevent you from being a "vessel unto honor"1MR 175.2+1? Or will you fall upon the Rock and be broken today21MR 436.6?

The Master is calling. He says, "Get ready, get ready, get ready"ExV 52.1. You must die a greater death to the world than you have ever yet diedEW 64.1. I appeal to you: empty your heart of all selfishness nowHS 155.1. Ask the Lord for rain in the time of the latter rain Zechariah 10:1. Do not be found among those who, because they did not appreciate the "early rain" of daily grace, will not even recognize the "latter rain" when it falls on everyone around themLDE 195.3+1.

Come to Jesus. Let Him wash you. Let Him prepare you to stand in the day of His comingGC 613.2. Will you make a full surrender right now1MR 179.2? Will you choose to be part of that company whose faces shine with holy consecration4SP 429.2? The door is still open, but it will soon be shut forever Matthew 25:10GC88 613.2. Choose life today!1SG 193.2.

Here is the sermon outline:

🎺 The Two Great Alarms: From the Midnight Cry to the Loud Cry

Introduction

• Context: We are living in the final fragment of human history.
• The Goal: To understand the two greatest spiritual awakenings: the Midnight Cry (the past foundation) and the Loud Cry (the future power).
• Illustration: Like two lighthouses, the Midnight Cry provides confidence behind us, while the Loud Cry provides power ahead to reach the "City."

I. What is the Midnight Cry? 🌙

• Historical Context: A movement in 1844 fulfilling the parable of the Ten Virgins Matthew 25.
• Proclamation: "Behold, the Bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet Him."
• Purpose: Corrected the timing of the 2,300-day prophecy Daniel 8:14.
• Legacy: Led believers into the Truth of the Heavenly Sanctuary and remains a light on the path of the Advent people.

II. What is the Loud Cry? 📢

• Definition: The final swelling of the Third Angel’s Message with "great power" Revelation 18:1.
• The Latter Rain: Identified as the spiritual "refreshing" that prepares the saints for the final plagues.
• The Message: Repeats the call to "Come out of Babylon" while exposing modern ecclesiastical corruptions.
• The Scope: A global movement reaching every city and town with unprecedented intensity.

III. Why This Matters to Us Now ⚖️

• The Transition: We are currently in the "getting ready" period between these two cries.
• The Sabbath Test: Fidelity to the Sabbath is a prerequisite for receiving the Loud Cry.
• Spurious Cries: Warning against false messages (e.g., claiming the SDA church is Babylon).
• Character Preparation: Only those who have cleansed their characters of "spots or stains" can receive the seal of God and the refreshing.

IV. Four Lessons for Our Period 📝

1. Preparation is Personal: Do not wait for the Latter Rain to cleanse your sins; you must yield to Christ and cleanse yourself today.
2. The Faith of Jesus: The Loud Cry is the proclamation of the righteousness of Christ, not just a legalistic preaching of the law.
3. The "Right Arm": Medical missionary work is the essential tool for opening doors to the final message.
4. Humble Instruments: The work will be finished by the Spirit-led humble and consecrated, rather than the "learned and self-important."

Conclusion and Appeal 🎤

• Urgency: The four angels are holding the winds for only a little while longer.
• The Question: Will you cherish bitterness or fall upon the Rock and be broken?
• The Call to Action:
  • Empty the heart of selfishness.
  • Seek the Latter Rain through prayer.
  • Make a full surrender to Jesus while the door of mercy is still open.