Description
 Foreword
 "The doctrine of the second coming of Christ is the most important message of the Bible," declares the author of the inspired messages selected for this journal. "Christ's second coming is closely connected with the glory of the restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began." (Acts 3:21). Then the age-old reign of evil will come to an end. "The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever." (Rev. 11:15).
 The Great Controversy, pp. 282-284.
 The hearts of God's people, young and old, are beating with an intense longing for that day of deliverance which is so near at hand. With the rapidly fulfilling prophecy confirming their faith in the imminent Second Advent, the White Estate Trustees commissioned this journal, which is centered around the general subject of the doctrine of the last things, with emphasis upon the coming of our Lord. This journal would not be complete without noting the signs announcing the approach of the coming King. Also noted are the thousand years, the great judgment, and the captivity of Satan and his evil angels.
 The principal quotations have already appeared in print in other books by Ellen G. White. As you will see, the books used frequently are: The Great Controversy, Jesus the Desire of Ages, Early Writings, the nine volumes of Testimonies for the Church, the Review and Herald, and The Signs of the Times. Numerous quotations are from unpublished manuscripts, especially where the national Sunday law and subsequent events are concerned.
 References directing the reader to the original sources appear at the end of the volume. The index of Scriptures contains only the verse selected for each day.
 We believe that this journal, the eleventh journal of the Spirit of Prophecy, emphasizing fulfilled and fulfilling prophecies, is timely. The material is businesslike, candid, and stimulating. The message is intended to bring about a proper arousal. The reader is to be quickened to a realization of the subject of Christ's second coming, so dear to all our hearts, and leading to preparation for this event.
 It is our prayer that many will be sealed with the seal of the living God and be able to pass through the time of trouble and meet the coming King in peace as a result of applying these truths in their own lives. Maranatha – the Lord is coming!
 White Estate Trustees