WEBVTT 00:00:07.958 --> 00:00:11.667 (UPLIFTING MUSIC) 00:00:33.750 --> 00:00:36.042 BOY: (SHOUTS) Read all about it! 00:00:37.208 --> 00:00:39.875 Read all about Christ's return! 00:00:42.792 --> 00:00:44.250 Read all about it! 00:00:44.250 --> 00:00:47.125 I'd like to see the view from up in those clouds. 00:00:48.292 --> 00:00:51.375 WOMAN: You will soon enough. We all will. 00:00:51.375 --> 00:00:53.583 BOY: (SHOUTS) Read all about Christ's return! 00:00:54.833 --> 00:00:57.208 Don't forget your paper! 00:00:57.208 --> 00:00:59.417 Read all about it! 00:01:01.375 --> 00:01:03.250 MAN: I'll take a copy, lad. 00:01:04.917 --> 00:01:09.042 So, people find intrigue in the news of the Lord's return? 00:01:09.042 --> 00:01:12.042 Well, people want to hear about the end of the world, sir. 00:01:12.042 --> 00:01:14.208 (TOWNSPEOPLE CHATTER NEARBY) 00:01:14.208 --> 00:01:16.292 (COINS JINGLE) 00:01:17.458 --> 00:01:19.625 BOY: Read all about it! 00:01:19.625 --> 00:01:22.083 Read all about Christ's return! 00:02:25.458 --> 00:02:28.167 (ARTILLERY FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS ECHO) 00:02:28.167 --> 00:02:29.625 MAN: (SHOUTS) Captain Miller, sir?! 00:02:32.500 --> 00:02:34.333 MAN: (SHOUTS) No! No more! 00:02:35.583 --> 00:02:37.750 (EXPLOSIONS AND SHOUTING CONTINUE) 00:02:40.458 --> 00:02:42.917 MAN: Captain, we've got no more rounds! 00:02:44.708 --> 00:02:46.417 Captain?! Captain?! 00:02:46.417 --> 00:02:47.917 Captain Miller?! 00:02:47.917 --> 00:02:49.417 (GASPS) 00:02:49.417 --> 00:02:51.125 (BREATHES RAPIDLY) 00:02:52.500 --> 00:02:53.958 (GASPS) 00:03:01.667 --> 00:03:04.458 (READS) “But how conceive a God supremely good, 00:03:04.458 --> 00:03:07.083 “Who heaps his favours on the sons he loves, 00:03:07.083 --> 00:03:10.042 “Yet scatters evil with as large a hand? 00:03:10.042 --> 00:03:12.625 “A God came down to lift our stricken race - 00:03:12.625 --> 00:03:15.958 “He visited the earth and changed it not.” 00:03:20.000 --> 00:03:21.500 (PIG GRUNTS) 00:03:21.500 --> 00:03:24.208 The children have asked for you. 00:03:24.208 --> 00:03:27.292 Will you take them some bread with butter and cheese? 00:03:28.708 --> 00:03:30.500 Yes, my dear. 00:03:30.500 --> 00:03:35.958 (SIGHS) And what are you thinking about today, Mr Miller? 00:03:35.958 --> 00:03:37.500 Voltaire. 00:03:38.708 --> 00:03:42.250 Voltaire believes there is a supreme power. 00:03:44.500 --> 00:03:49.417 But he does not accept that God has anything to do with us personally. 00:03:52.375 --> 00:03:56.875 I...survived that battle in Plattsburgh, Lucy and... 00:03:58.333 --> 00:04:00.292 ..I have to know why. 00:04:00.292 --> 00:04:03.958 And Voltaire's words provide no answers, then? 00:04:11.542 --> 00:04:13.167 (INDISTINCT CHATTERING) 00:04:13.167 --> 00:04:17.458 God reached down to the battlefield to...meddle in the lives of men? 00:04:17.458 --> 00:04:20.333 It goes against reason, William. It's not logical. 00:04:20.333 --> 00:04:23.125 If you had seen the shells and the blood that day, 00:04:23.125 --> 00:04:26.000 you'd know the only explanation for our victory 00:04:26.000 --> 00:04:28.292 was some sort of divine intervention. 00:04:28.292 --> 00:04:30.917 And what of the men and boys who died around you? 00:04:30.917 --> 00:04:34.208 Was it the hand of God that put them in the grave? 00:04:34.208 --> 00:04:36.083 I don't have the answer for that, Abner. 00:04:36.083 --> 00:04:38.208 All I know is I should be dead and I am not. 00:04:38.208 --> 00:04:40.625 Perhaps the Bible has an answer. 00:04:40.625 --> 00:04:42.167 Come now, Mr Miller. 00:04:42.167 --> 00:04:45.542 The Bible is an ancient fairytale. You have no proof of its validity. 00:04:45.542 --> 00:04:47.667 WILLIAM: You don't have proof to the contrary. 00:04:47.667 --> 00:04:50.042 Both views require a leap of faith. 00:04:50.042 --> 00:04:53.583 Surely one demands as much attention as the other. 00:04:53.583 --> 00:04:56.417 So, now an ancient text is your authority on all things? 00:04:57.417 --> 00:04:59.750 It just may have the answers I seek. 00:05:00.875 --> 00:05:04.125 Well, I'll tell you what I seek. 00:05:04.125 --> 00:05:05.958 Another pint. 00:05:16.333 --> 00:05:17.792 William... 00:05:17.792 --> 00:05:19.208 Hello. 00:05:19.208 --> 00:05:20.917 We need a minister for today's service... 00:05:20.917 --> 00:05:22.917 (INDISTINCT CONVERSATION CONTINUES) 00:05:29.708 --> 00:05:31.667 (CHURCH ORGAN PLAYS) 00:05:31.667 --> 00:05:33.375 Abner has fallen ill. 00:05:33.375 --> 00:05:35.500 - Oh. - So, they... 00:05:35.500 --> 00:05:37.417 They've asked me to read the sermon. 00:05:39.500 --> 00:05:42.125 And your response was...? 00:05:43.208 --> 00:05:45.667 This is what I get for speaking in front of Mother. 00:05:48.250 --> 00:05:53.375 I told her that I would next read the sermon when Elihu was away. 00:05:54.625 --> 00:05:57.375 She...must have told one of the elders. 00:06:10.667 --> 00:06:16.292 “Indeed, all parental instructions, unless enforced by becoming examples, 00:06:16.292 --> 00:06:18.833 “will expose not only the truths taught, 00:06:18.833 --> 00:06:20.958 “but the parents themselves...” 00:06:20.958 --> 00:06:23.417 “Many remained hardened, 00:06:23.417 --> 00:06:28.458 “thoughtless of God who created them and of Jesus who bled to redeem them.” 00:06:31.667 --> 00:06:33.125 (MAN COUGHS) 00:06:34.292 --> 00:06:36.167 “Be not deceived, beloved parents. 00:06:36.167 --> 00:06:40.250 “If you would train up your children in the way they should go, 00:06:40.250 --> 00:06:43.750 “you must not merely instruct, 00:06:43.750 --> 00:06:46.667 “but your actions must corres... 00:06:48.208 --> 00:06:49.917 “..corres... 00:06:54.083 --> 00:06:59.542 “..your actions must correspond to God's calling on your heart.” 00:07:06.542 --> 00:07:08.542 (WHISPERED MURMURING) 00:07:32.000 --> 00:07:34.208 (READS) “For God so loved the world, 00:07:34.208 --> 00:07:36.042 “that he gave his only begotten Son, 00:07:36.042 --> 00:07:39.750 “that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, 00:07:39.750 --> 00:07:41.792 “but have everlasting life.” 00:07:43.833 --> 00:07:47.208 “I have loved thee with an everlasting love, 00:07:47.208 --> 00:07:48.667 “therefore with loving...” 00:07:48.667 --> 00:07:51.917 “I am the Lord, your God, your Saviour...” 00:07:51.917 --> 00:07:56.083 “So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many, 00:07:56.083 --> 00:08:00.792 “and unto them that look for Him shall He appear the second time...” 00:08:00.792 --> 00:08:04.667 “And if I go, I will come again.” 00:08:16.917 --> 00:08:18.750 Little one... 00:08:20.125 --> 00:08:21.583 What is it? 00:08:22.833 --> 00:08:24.417 The baby bird is dead. 00:08:24.417 --> 00:08:25.958 Oh... 00:08:25.958 --> 00:08:27.750 My sweet child. 00:08:29.042 --> 00:08:30.667 There, there. 00:08:30.667 --> 00:08:32.667 It's going to be alright. 00:08:32.667 --> 00:08:34.250 No. 00:08:34.250 --> 00:08:36.375 It's not. 00:08:39.207 --> 00:08:40.667 Come. 00:08:41.707 --> 00:08:45.000 Let us lay this gentle creature to rest. 00:08:48.375 --> 00:08:49.875 Papa... 00:08:51.333 --> 00:08:52.833 ..I don't want to die. 00:08:52.833 --> 00:08:55.125 Oh, my precious one. 00:08:55.125 --> 00:08:57.417 Mmm. 00:08:57.417 --> 00:09:01.667 You will yet live for many, many years. 00:09:03.458 --> 00:09:05.375 But... 00:09:05.375 --> 00:09:08.833 ..each of us must one day pass from this earth. 00:09:10.833 --> 00:09:13.042 Aren't you afraid of that? 00:09:13.042 --> 00:09:14.500 No. 00:09:14.500 --> 00:09:15.958 Not anymore. 00:09:17.042 --> 00:09:19.458 For I have found a friend in Jesus. 00:09:22.833 --> 00:09:26.167 “August 16th, 1818. 00:09:26.167 --> 00:09:29.000 “Now, after two years of study, 00:09:29.000 --> 00:09:32.667 “I am satisfied that many of the prophetic promises in the Bible 00:09:32.667 --> 00:09:34.500 “have been fulfilled. 00:09:34.500 --> 00:09:36.708 “I must wonder, then, 00:09:36.708 --> 00:09:39.750 “why not the promise of his Second Coming?” 00:09:48.333 --> 00:09:50.458 LUCY: Back to Daniel's vision, are we? 00:09:51.875 --> 00:09:56.083 Well, speak up, so the whole family can hear. 00:10:01.375 --> 00:10:04.125 “Then I heard one saint speaking... 00:10:05.208 --> 00:10:06.625 ..“'How long shall the vision 00:10:06.625 --> 00:10:11.667 “'concerning the sanctuary and the host be trodden under foot?' 00:10:11.667 --> 00:10:14.500 “And he said unto me, 00:10:14.500 --> 00:10:18.625 “'Unto two thousand and three hundred days - 00:10:18.625 --> 00:10:22.875 “'then shall the sanctuary be cleansed'.” 00:10:22.875 --> 00:10:25.708 Hmm, that's a long time to wait in Daniel's day. 00:10:28.125 --> 00:10:29.667 More than that, I think. 00:10:32.250 --> 00:10:36.167 The sanctuary here refers to the earth... 00:10:37.583 --> 00:10:39.042 ..and... 00:10:39.042 --> 00:10:42.083 The sanctuary refers to the earth 00:10:42.083 --> 00:10:44.708 and the cleansing 00:10:44.708 --> 00:10:47.875 must be the...cleansing of the earth 00:10:47.875 --> 00:10:50.167 after the Second Coming of Christ. 00:10:50.167 --> 00:10:54.167 If each day represents one year... 00:10:54.167 --> 00:10:56.042 William, what is it? 00:10:56.042 --> 00:10:58.042 Christ is coming. 00:10:58.042 --> 00:10:59.875 The glorious appearing, yes. 00:10:59.875 --> 00:11:02.542 Some day. Our blessed hope. 00:11:02.542 --> 00:11:05.250 Lucy, you do not understand. 00:11:05.250 --> 00:11:06.708 If... 00:11:07.875 --> 00:11:11.375 ..each of Daniel's days is one year, 00:11:11.375 --> 00:11:15.292 and...then the 2,300 days 00:11:15.292 --> 00:11:19.833 will be 2,300 years until the Second Coming of Christ, 00:11:19.833 --> 00:11:24.292 and the time period begins at 457 BC, 00:11:24.292 --> 00:11:28.542 as indicated in Daniel 9, and confirmed by historians, 00:11:28.542 --> 00:11:30.625 then that brings us to... 00:11:30.625 --> 00:11:32.458 ..1843. 00:11:40.667 --> 00:11:42.542 Christ is coming. 00:11:42.542 --> 00:11:44.708 My Saviour from Plattsburgh is coming. 00:11:47.833 --> 00:11:49.917 1843. 00:12:06.458 --> 00:12:08.292 (CLOCK CHIMES) 00:12:10.083 --> 00:12:12.458 (CLOCK TICKS) 00:12:17.208 --> 00:12:18.667 William? 00:12:18.667 --> 00:12:20.125 William, my love? 00:12:20.125 --> 00:12:21.792 - (GROANS) - Come to bed. 00:12:23.167 --> 00:12:25.083 (SIGHS) 00:12:25.083 --> 00:12:29.667 The Bible holds the answer to the timing of our Saviour's return. 00:12:29.667 --> 00:12:33.500 God's Word has lasted these many centuries. 00:12:33.500 --> 00:12:36.042 It will still be there in the morning. 00:12:36.042 --> 00:12:39.417 Can you believe what the Lord has shown us? 00:12:39.417 --> 00:12:40.958 Indeed. 00:12:40.958 --> 00:12:44.417 I shall never again doubt the faithfulness of Scripture. 00:12:44.417 --> 00:12:47.833 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet 00:12:47.833 --> 00:12:50.292 “and a light unto my path.” 00:13:13.375 --> 00:13:16.833 (HORSE NEIGHS AND SNORTS) 00:13:21.208 --> 00:13:22.667 MAN: Just... 00:13:24.250 --> 00:13:25.833 LUCY: What have they hit? 00:13:27.000 --> 00:13:28.875 I'm unsure. 00:13:28.875 --> 00:13:31.042 Whatever it is, it will not move. 00:13:31.042 --> 00:13:32.417 LUCY: Mm. 00:13:32.417 --> 00:13:35.667 The ground is as stubborn as the man who holds the title. 00:13:36.875 --> 00:13:38.333 Lucy... 00:13:38.333 --> 00:13:40.708 I have explained my position. 00:13:40.708 --> 00:13:43.750 The Baptists, the Methodists, the Presbyterians, 00:13:43.750 --> 00:13:46.917 they all believe that Christ will return 00:13:46.917 --> 00:13:49.750 at the end of the millennium foretold in Revelation. 00:13:49.750 --> 00:13:54.417 As if...we could usher in a thousand years of peace on our own! 00:13:55.792 --> 00:13:57.250 (SIGHS) 00:13:57.250 --> 00:14:00.875 If these many years of studying the Bible have shown me anything, 00:14:00.875 --> 00:14:03.625 it's that Christ will return to cleanse the earth 00:14:03.625 --> 00:14:06.750 at the beginning of the thousand years, not at their end. 00:14:06.750 --> 00:14:09.375 This must go beyond just our family. 00:14:09.375 --> 00:14:11.333 You must tell others, William. 00:14:11.333 --> 00:14:12.792 I am no theologian. 00:14:12.792 --> 00:14:14.833 Nor has anyone asked me to be the watchman. 00:14:14.833 --> 00:14:16.208 Is that so? 00:14:16.208 --> 00:14:18.708 (SIGHS) Lucy... 00:14:18.708 --> 00:14:21.083 ..I'm a gentleman farmer. 00:14:21.083 --> 00:14:25.542 I shall soon be 50. I'm too old to take on such a challenge. 00:14:25.542 --> 00:14:29.125 And “How, then, shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? 00:14:29.125 --> 00:14:32.125 “And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? 00:14:32.125 --> 00:14:34.750 “And how shall they hear without a preacher?” 00:14:34.750 --> 00:14:37.500 I shall make a covenant with God. 00:14:37.500 --> 00:14:39.625 I shall speak if I am asked. 00:14:39.625 --> 00:14:41.292 Well, it's your choice. 00:14:41.292 --> 00:14:44.083 Are you the rock or are you the plough? 00:14:44.083 --> 00:14:46.667 And how long will it be before someone steps forward 00:14:46.667 --> 00:14:48.708 and asks to hear your wisdom? 00:15:04.792 --> 00:15:06.500 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 00:15:06.500 --> 00:15:07.667 LUCY: Come in. 00:15:10.583 --> 00:15:12.625 - Irving. - Aunt Lucy. 00:15:12.625 --> 00:15:16.417 To what do we owe this unexpected visit? 00:15:16.417 --> 00:15:19.042 Uh, the pastor of our Baptist church has been called away. 00:15:20.042 --> 00:15:22.792 So, Mother and Father were hoping you could speak in his place tomorrow. 00:15:23.958 --> 00:15:25.625 They thought you could minister on the prophesies 00:15:25.625 --> 00:15:27.167 you've been studying in the Bible. 00:15:48.750 --> 00:15:51.000 WILLIAM: I'm not a theologian, 00:15:51.000 --> 00:15:53.125 nor has anyone asked me to be the watchman. 00:15:53.125 --> 00:15:55.375 LUCY: Are you the rock or are you the plough? 00:15:55.375 --> 00:15:58.000 And how long must it take before someone...? 00:15:58.000 --> 00:16:00.208 WILLIAM: I shall make a covenant with God. 00:16:00.208 --> 00:16:02.375 I will speak if I am asked. 00:16:06.667 --> 00:16:08.125 No! 00:16:10.208 --> 00:16:12.417 God! No! 00:16:13.417 --> 00:16:15.417 I cannot preach! 00:16:15.417 --> 00:16:18.917 I'm not qualified, nor am I a watchman. 00:16:22.042 --> 00:16:26.750 I beg You, do not put this burden upon my shoulders! 00:16:26.750 --> 00:16:28.750 Send someone else! 00:16:29.917 --> 00:16:31.958 (SOBS) 00:16:44.750 --> 00:16:46.583 But I made You a promise. 00:16:49.708 --> 00:16:51.750 How can I do less now? 00:16:54.917 --> 00:17:02.167 Can I deny the only One who has ever truly forgiven me my failings - 00:17:02.167 --> 00:17:04.375 who has saved me from myself? 00:17:07.625 --> 00:17:09.916 (SIGHS) I cannot. 00:17:35.167 --> 00:17:39.042 As we know, there is much evidence in Daniel's vision 00:17:39.042 --> 00:17:41.208 that the cleansing of the sanctuary 00:17:41.208 --> 00:17:45.250 is symbolic of Christ's return to cleanse our suffering earth, 00:17:45.250 --> 00:17:49.542 which we have ravaged with war and sullied with sin. 00:17:49.542 --> 00:17:53.750 But the proof is strong that Daniel's vision 00:17:53.750 --> 00:17:57.458 began 457 years before Christ. 00:17:57.458 --> 00:17:59.083 Now... 00:17:59.083 --> 00:18:03.583 ..take 457 from 2,300 00:18:03.583 --> 00:18:09.250 and you are left with 1,843 years after Christ, 00:18:09.250 --> 00:18:12.500 when the vision will be fulfilled. 00:18:13.500 --> 00:18:17.333 The conclusion must be that some time about 1843, 00:18:17.333 --> 00:18:20.750 our Saviour, Jesus Christ, will come to take us home. 00:18:20.750 --> 00:18:23.417 (GASPING AND MURMURING) 00:18:23.417 --> 00:18:26.333 I think your brother-in-law has gone mad. 00:18:26.333 --> 00:18:29.250 My dear friends and family, 00:18:29.250 --> 00:18:33.042 are you prepared for this great and important event? 00:18:33.042 --> 00:18:36.208 Are you ready for Jesus to return? 00:18:36.208 --> 00:18:37.708 Here... 00:18:37.708 --> 00:18:42.792 ..here is strong evidence that the time is not far off. 00:18:42.792 --> 00:18:45.667 Remember the old world? 00:18:45.667 --> 00:18:50.125 They thought Noah was a maniac, but the flood came. 00:18:51.125 --> 00:18:54.333 Be warned - fly to the ark, 00:18:54.333 --> 00:18:57.458 take refuge in the beautiful promise of Jesus Christ, 00:18:57.458 --> 00:19:00.375 who said, “I will come again.” 00:19:02.292 --> 00:19:03.750 ..and what I say today, 00:19:03.750 --> 00:19:06.875 I hope that we can call each other friends. 00:19:08.375 --> 00:19:11.833 Because I have found a friend in Jesus. 00:19:11.833 --> 00:19:14.333 (MUSIC PLAYS OVER DIALOGUE) 00:19:56.167 --> 00:19:58.875 LUCY: Must you really be off again tomorrow? 00:19:59.875 --> 00:20:02.375 Yes. To Exeter. 00:20:02.375 --> 00:20:03.958 Hmm. 00:20:03.958 --> 00:20:06.000 When will you be back? 00:20:12.083 --> 00:20:13.750 (SIGHS) 00:20:15.083 --> 00:20:17.458 I will pack provisions, 00:20:17.458 --> 00:20:20.250 but I want you to rest and take proper care. 00:20:20.250 --> 00:20:22.042 It will be so. 00:20:29.375 --> 00:20:32.917 Are...you disappointed in me? 00:20:34.750 --> 00:20:36.708 How could I be? 00:20:36.708 --> 00:20:39.333 You are answering your calling. 00:20:43.750 --> 00:20:47.833 I sometimes...wish things were different. 00:20:49.333 --> 00:20:51.625 Soon, our Saviour will return. 00:20:52.750 --> 00:20:54.625 How different Heaven will feel. 00:21:06.792 --> 00:21:10.625 If we have the correct understanding of the 70 weeks - 00:21:10.625 --> 00:21:13.417 that a day represents a year - 00:21:13.417 --> 00:21:17.208 and the vast majority of Christian expositors agree on this point, 00:21:17.208 --> 00:21:21.500 including the great physicist Sir Isaac Newton, 00:21:21.500 --> 00:21:24.625 then the conclusion is unavoidable. 00:21:26.000 --> 00:21:32.083 The vision of Daniel's 2,300 years will be fulfilled about 1843. 00:21:32.083 --> 00:21:33.542 No. 00:21:34.625 --> 00:21:37.625 We...we cannot serve two masters. 00:21:37.625 --> 00:21:39.250 (MURMURING) 00:21:39.250 --> 00:21:40.708 We c... 00:21:40.708 --> 00:21:43.667 ..we cannot love this present, evil world 00:21:43.667 --> 00:21:47.458 and, at the same time, serve God. 00:21:48.667 --> 00:21:51.750 While we may flatter ourselves for being righteous - 00:21:51.750 --> 00:21:54.167 and I'm as guilty of this as any man... 00:21:54.167 --> 00:21:56.083 (FOOTSTEPS RECEDE) 00:21:56.083 --> 00:21:59.375 ..we may soon learn, to our everlasting shame... 00:22:00.542 --> 00:22:04.958 .. that we are wretched, poor and blind. 00:22:06.083 --> 00:22:08.292 (LOUD MUTTERING) 00:22:08.292 --> 00:22:10.167 (BELL TOLLS) 00:22:21.917 --> 00:22:24.375 MAN: Oh, Brother Miller? Brother Miller! 00:22:24.375 --> 00:22:25.083 Joshua Himes. 00:22:25.083 --> 00:22:28.042 I sent a letter last month, inviting you to my church in Boston. 00:22:28.042 --> 00:22:30.333 Ah... Hello, Brother... 00:22:30.333 --> 00:22:32.542 Himes. Joshua Himes. 00:22:32.542 --> 00:22:36.333 Well, I...I've preached temperance from liquor and abolition of slavery, 00:22:36.333 --> 00:22:38.958 but never has my flock heard a message such as yours. 00:22:38.958 --> 00:22:41.208 How soon can you make it to Boston? Two weeks? 00:22:41.208 --> 00:22:42.333 Boston? 00:22:42.333 --> 00:22:44.500 Very well. We'll make it three. 00:22:44.500 --> 00:22:47.333 (CHUCKLES) Uh, the good Pastor here knows my background. 00:22:47.333 --> 00:22:49.917 You...want me to come to Boston? 00:22:49.917 --> 00:22:52.792 Chardon Street. The eighth. 00:22:52.792 --> 00:22:55.792 Deliver the message that you preached here today. 00:22:55.792 --> 00:22:59.208 But I am just a farmer. 00:22:59.208 --> 00:23:01.833 Well, a farmer with a message that must be heard. 00:23:01.833 --> 00:23:05.125 We will await your arrival on the eighth. 00:23:05.125 --> 00:23:07.333 Who is that gentleman? 00:23:07.333 --> 00:23:10.333 That's Joshua V. Himes. 00:23:10.333 --> 00:23:13.000 He's a force to be reckoned with. 00:23:13.000 --> 00:23:15.875 He found his voice lobbying for temperance 00:23:15.875 --> 00:23:20.458 and almost single-handedly organised the Abolitionists of Boston. 00:23:20.458 --> 00:23:21.708 You know his church? 00:23:21.708 --> 00:23:24.500 Aye. Aye. The Chardon Street Chapel. 00:23:24.500 --> 00:23:27.333 Oh! It's a sight to see. 00:23:27.333 --> 00:23:29.500 Calvinists and Dunkers, 00:23:29.500 --> 00:23:31.875 Muggletonians and Agrarians, 00:23:31.875 --> 00:23:35.833 Quakers mixed with Unitarians and philosophers - 00:23:35.833 --> 00:23:40.542 they all come to seize their moment. 00:23:40.542 --> 00:23:48.708 It's a place where people come to preach, pray and... 00:23:48.708 --> 00:23:52.667 ..protest. 00:23:52.667 --> 00:23:55.042 It looks like you're going to the big city, Brother Miller. 00:24:11.208 --> 00:24:14.667 WILLIAM: Therefore, if all of these events have come to pass, 00:24:14.667 --> 00:24:19.958 should we not also expect the fulfilment of His greatest promise? 00:24:19.958 --> 00:24:21.792 And, so, in conclusion, 00:24:21.792 --> 00:24:24.750 I believe the Bible is clear - 00:24:24.750 --> 00:24:27.792 Jesus will return in but four short years. 00:24:27.792 --> 00:24:31.083 (GASPING AND EXCITED CHATTER) 00:24:40.583 --> 00:24:43.625 You were even better than the morning service, Brother Miller! 00:24:43.625 --> 00:24:44.792 (LAUGHS) 00:24:44.792 --> 00:24:46.208 Yes, good. You rest. 00:24:46.208 --> 00:24:47.833 Tomorrow, they'll be back to hear some more. 00:24:47.833 --> 00:24:50.708 The power of your message cannot be denied. 00:24:50.708 --> 00:24:53.667 'Tis not my power, Joshua, nor my message. 00:24:53.667 --> 00:24:57.958 'Tis God's truth, delivered through a humble mouthpiece. 00:24:57.958 --> 00:25:01.708 Yet how thrilling the message that comes out of that mouth! 00:25:05.333 --> 00:25:10.417 Papa says you fought in the war of 1812. 00:25:10.417 --> 00:25:15.167 A shell exploded no further from me than your mother. 00:25:15.167 --> 00:25:17.417 I thought, certainly, it was my end. 00:25:17.417 --> 00:25:19.000 (IMITATES EXPLOSION) 00:25:19.000 --> 00:25:20.417 Aye. 00:25:20.417 --> 00:25:22.167 But when the smoke had cleared, 00:25:22.167 --> 00:25:25.333 I was spared by the power of the loving God. 00:25:25.333 --> 00:25:27.542 Did that really happen? 00:25:27.542 --> 00:25:30.417 Oh, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, I'm afraid. 00:25:30.417 --> 00:25:32.833 Forgive my daughter her impertinence. 00:25:32.833 --> 00:25:36.583 It's as true as I sit here before you. 00:25:36.583 --> 00:25:40.042 And the next truth you shall hear is that bedtime has come. 00:25:40.042 --> 00:25:41.875 Say goodnight to Father Miller and your papa. 00:25:41.875 --> 00:25:44.083 - Goodnight. - GIRL: Goodnight. 00:25:46.917 --> 00:25:51.500 So, you really believe this doctrine which you preach? 00:25:51.500 --> 00:25:54.667 I was lost and now I'm found. 00:25:54.667 --> 00:25:57.167 If He can save me, Joshua, He can save anyone. 00:25:57.167 --> 00:26:01.042 Then why hide your light under the bushel of tiny hamlets? 00:26:01.042 --> 00:26:04.708 Must Baltimore, Rochester, Philadelphia, even New York - 00:26:04.708 --> 00:26:08.125 indeed the 17 million souls of these United States - 00:26:08.125 --> 00:26:10.333 not be inspired with the same hope? 00:26:10.333 --> 00:26:12.250 And what of the rest of the world? 00:26:12.250 --> 00:26:14.667 I've laboured hard these past years 00:26:14.667 --> 00:26:18.167 and have seen a great many converted to God's truth. 00:26:18.167 --> 00:26:20.000 But... 00:26:20.000 --> 00:26:22.042 ..I'm looking for help. 00:26:22.042 --> 00:26:24.875 I want help. 00:26:24.875 --> 00:26:27.500 On the strength of your conviction, 00:26:27.500 --> 00:26:31.000 I am willing to lay all I have on the altar of God to help you. 00:26:31.000 --> 00:26:33.958 Only answer me this... 00:26:33.958 --> 00:26:38.333 Will you stand right at my side if I take this on? 00:26:38.333 --> 00:26:41.708 Indeed, I will. 00:26:41.708 --> 00:26:43.958 Then prepare for the campaign. 00:26:43.958 --> 00:26:45.542 If Christ is to come in a few short years, 00:26:45.542 --> 00:26:47.917 there is no time to lose in spreading the word. 00:26:47.917 --> 00:26:50.292 We shall speak in thunder tones, 00:26:50.292 --> 00:26:51.583 doors will open in every city 00:26:51.583 --> 00:26:54.000 and the good news will spread to the ends of the earth, 00:26:54.000 --> 00:26:58.833 for it is here, Brother Miller, that I begin to help. 00:26:59.125 --> 00:27:02.167 (BELL TOLLS) 00:27:05.833 --> 00:27:06.500 (CLEARS THROAT) 00:27:08.917 --> 00:27:11.292 I am just an old farmer. 00:27:11.292 --> 00:27:15.542 But the Scriptures have become my delight. 00:27:15.542 --> 00:27:19.250 The insights from the Book of Daniel and Revelation 00:27:19.250 --> 00:27:21.750 that we discuss today 00:27:21.750 --> 00:27:25.167 are the fruits of many years of my own study. 00:27:25.167 --> 00:27:28.625 And, yet, I think it is important for you to know 00:27:28.625 --> 00:27:32.750 that I am not alone in my convictions. 00:27:32.750 --> 00:27:35.542 Many others across this country 00:27:35.542 --> 00:27:39.000 now believe in these very truths. 00:27:39.000 --> 00:27:41.125 Our message is the same, 00:27:41.125 --> 00:27:46.417 for it is plain in the pages of God's Word, for all to read. 00:27:46.417 --> 00:27:50.000 And it is delivered with urgency because, my dear friends, 00:27:50.000 --> 00:27:54.000 the time till Christ's return is very short. 00:27:54.000 --> 00:27:58.625 Yet focus not on a simple day or hour. 00:27:58.625 --> 00:28:02.917 For while these are near, so is Christ. 00:28:02.917 --> 00:28:07.333 Know him first. Seek him first. 00:28:07.333 --> 00:28:10.167 Let us love one another, 00:28:10.167 --> 00:28:12.458 for love is from God. 00:28:12.458 --> 00:28:18.500 And those who love were born of God and know God. 00:28:18.500 --> 00:28:22.875 God shall wipe away all tears. 00:28:22.875 --> 00:28:25.708 There shall be no more death. 00:28:25.708 --> 00:28:29.500 Neither sorrow nor crying. 00:28:29.500 --> 00:28:32.500 Nor shall there be any more pain. 00:28:32.500 --> 00:28:35.750 For those things are passed away. 00:28:54.417 --> 00:28:58.000 Ellen, you must go to bed. 00:28:58.000 --> 00:29:02.958 Father, just a few moments more. 00:29:02.958 --> 00:29:05.667 You need your rest, my dear. 00:29:05.667 --> 00:29:10.500 Come, Ellen. Let's pray tomorrow you will be stronger. 00:29:10.500 --> 00:29:12.458 Every morning, before I open my eyes, 00:29:12.458 --> 00:29:18.208 I pray that this will be the day that I will forget about the accident. 00:29:18.208 --> 00:29:21.458 I see the morning light and it all returns. (SIGHS) 00:29:21.458 --> 00:29:30.375 I promise you, my dear, our Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. 00:29:30.375 --> 00:29:34.250 I long for the day of what Father Miller spoke of in church. 00:29:34.250 --> 00:29:39.167 No more pain. 00:29:39.167 --> 00:29:41.875 I've never heard Jesus described as a healer before. 00:29:41.875 --> 00:29:44.667 I've heard of His wrath... 00:29:44.667 --> 00:29:50.667 ..and His judgement, but I have never... 00:29:50.667 --> 00:29:53.083 His healing. 00:29:53.083 --> 00:29:56.375 It's so beautiful. 00:29:56.375 --> 00:29:59.917 (CHUCKLES) 00:29:59.917 --> 00:30:02.500 (LAUGHTER AND QUIET CHATTER) 00:30:07.458 --> 00:30:09.000 I miss the old Miller. 00:30:09.000 --> 00:30:10.708 His eyes are filled with Heaven now. 00:30:10.708 --> 00:30:13.667 Yeah, and his mouth won't stop speaking about it. 00:30:13.667 --> 00:30:15.500 He doesn't drink anymore. 00:30:15.500 --> 00:30:17.708 Which I suppose leaves more for all of us. 00:30:17.708 --> 00:30:19.917 Ah! 00:30:19.917 --> 00:30:23.792 Who'd have thought a country farmer would become a justice of the peace 00:30:23.792 --> 00:30:27.042 and then start a religious revolution? 00:30:27.042 --> 00:30:29.042 Miller's hardly a maverick. 00:30:29.042 --> 00:30:31.208 Barnaby Larson's just returned from Britain 00:30:31.208 --> 00:30:34.583 and he says that this doomsday idea is on every tongue in England, 00:30:34.583 --> 00:30:37.083 and it's spreading throughout Europe. 00:30:37.083 --> 00:30:38.333 You don't say? 00:30:38.333 --> 00:30:39.542 'Tis true. 00:30:39.542 --> 00:30:43.958 This notion of a Second Coming is heard as far away as Africa and India. 00:30:43.958 --> 00:30:47.917 Yes, and the alchemists thought they could turn iron into gold. 00:30:47.917 --> 00:30:53.417 Just because there are believers does not make it so. 00:31:06.583 --> 00:31:08.500 These discoveries are... 00:31:10.250 --> 00:31:15.875 (MUSIC PLAYS OVER PREACHING) 00:31:15.875 --> 00:31:20.458 ..1,843 years after Christ, 00:31:20.458 --> 00:31:23.333 and the vision shall be fulfilled. 00:31:29.542 --> 00:31:31.250 HIMES: As persuasive as you were today, 00:31:31.250 --> 00:31:33.917 our reach is not far enough. 00:31:33.917 --> 00:31:37.958 Joshua, you have the enthusiasm of a young man. 00:31:37.958 --> 00:31:42.000 It is both invigorating and irritating all at once. 00:32:03.500 --> 00:32:09.542 The inquiries pour in from every city up and down the eastern seaboard. 00:32:09.542 --> 00:32:11.958 I mean, you could preach in every church 00:32:11.958 --> 00:32:12.667 from here to the Florida Territories. 00:32:12.667 --> 00:32:15.250 Please, bury me in Low Hampton, next to my maple grove. 00:32:15.250 --> 00:32:17.458 Twice a day - still it would not fill the need. 00:32:17.458 --> 00:32:19.625 And see to it that my wife is provided for 00:32:19.625 --> 00:32:21.833 until the Day of Judgement. 00:32:21.833 --> 00:32:24.125 Well, the next step is expansion through the printed word. 00:32:24.125 --> 00:32:26.667 Publication will reach not just one set of ears, 00:32:26.667 --> 00:32:28.208 but countless eyes per page. 00:32:28.208 --> 00:32:30.500 We shall amplify your voice. 00:32:30.500 --> 00:32:32.500 And do not say, “But I am a simple farmer. 00:32:32.500 --> 00:32:34.208 But I AM a simple farmer. 00:32:34.208 --> 00:32:35.625 Who asked for help! 00:32:35.625 --> 00:32:39.000 Well, I had no idea it would be like this. 00:32:39.000 --> 00:32:42.667 The papers have heaped abuse of every sort upon your labours. 00:32:42.667 --> 00:32:44.250 Now we shall answer back. 00:32:44.250 --> 00:32:47.292 But on our own terms. 00:32:47.292 --> 00:32:48.958 I am a tired old man. 00:32:48.958 --> 00:32:50.958 And I'm the owner of a printing press. 00:33:12.375 --> 00:33:13.542 Look! 00:33:13.542 --> 00:33:15.375 It talks about Father's message. 00:33:15.375 --> 00:33:21.333 - Let me see! - “Pride goeth before the fall.” 00:33:21.333 --> 00:33:25.208 We must not let our heads swell with our own self-importance. 00:33:25.208 --> 00:33:27.833 Are those words from the Bible? 00:33:27.833 --> 00:33:36.000 Those are words from your mother. 00:33:38.458 --> 00:33:42.958 “And unto 2,300 days, 00:33:42.958 --> 00:33:46.708 “then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.” 00:34:02.375 --> 00:34:06.000 Mr Miller and those who listen to him 00:34:06.000 --> 00:34:10.333 suffer from a grand delusion. 00:34:10.333 --> 00:34:15.542 They claim that Jesus will return by a certain date. 00:34:15.542 --> 00:34:17.042 Yes, it's not the first time 00:34:17.042 --> 00:34:21.708 the end of the world has been prophesied by a fool. 00:34:21.708 --> 00:34:24.500 Nor will it be the last. 00:34:24.500 --> 00:34:27.542 I fear if the date passes, 00:34:27.542 --> 00:34:33.458 that a shout of infidelity will arise from the unbelievers... 00:34:33.458 --> 00:34:36.208 ..and lead many of you astray. 00:34:36.208 --> 00:34:42.167 See, the world is not going to end in a few short years. 00:34:42.167 --> 00:34:45.208 No. But it will end. 00:34:45.208 --> 00:34:47.708 And when it does... 00:34:47.708 --> 00:34:52.083 ..are you prepared, sinner?! 00:34:52.083 --> 00:34:55.667 Will you stand before the wrath of a holy God 00:34:55.667 --> 00:34:59.667 as He looks upon the deeds behind which you cower, 00:34:59.667 --> 00:35:05.542 and shouts, “Depart from me, ye that works iniquity!” 00:35:05.542 --> 00:35:09.625 Then shall the hellfire lap at the heels 00:35:09.625 --> 00:35:11.042 of those who turned away 00:35:11.042 --> 00:35:15.583 because of Miller's ideas. 00:35:15.583 --> 00:35:21.000 Oh, so much hotter the flames for him. 00:35:25.958 --> 00:35:28.625 Please forgive my iniquities against Your name 00:35:28.625 --> 00:35:31.667 and rescue me from the evil one. 00:35:31.667 --> 00:35:33.458 What must I do to truly be saved? 00:35:33.458 --> 00:35:34.875 Mother! 00:35:34.875 --> 00:35:37.208 Have mercy. 00:35:37.208 --> 00:35:38.792 Have mercy upon my wretched soul. 00:35:38.792 --> 00:35:42.667 Please forgive my iniquities against Your name. Please forgive me. 00:35:42.667 --> 00:35:45.375 What must I do to truly be saved? 00:35:45.375 --> 00:35:52.458 Ellen, my darling, what is it? What's the matter? 00:35:52.458 --> 00:35:55.750 What if I have been led astray, Mother? 00:35:55.750 --> 00:35:58.083 Why would you say that? 00:35:58.083 --> 00:36:00.167 I am so afraid. 00:36:00.167 --> 00:36:03.750 Mother, the preacher said such bad things about Father Miller. 00:36:03.750 --> 00:36:07.250 Don't you listen to any of that. 00:36:07.250 --> 00:36:11.542 But I heard. We all did! 00:36:11.542 --> 00:36:15.333 We were in a house of worship. 00:36:15.333 --> 00:36:19.583 There is no comfort there. 00:36:19.583 --> 00:36:21.292 Come to bed. 00:36:21.292 --> 00:36:22.333 Come. 00:36:22.333 --> 00:36:24.500 (COUGHS) 00:36:26.958 --> 00:36:33.167 Your mother says that you were quite distraught last night. 00:36:33.167 --> 00:36:36.625 I was taken with such fear. 00:36:36.625 --> 00:36:39.958 Brother Stockman, I know that you believe in Father Miller's teachings. 00:36:39.958 --> 00:36:42.042 Indeed I do. 00:36:42.042 --> 00:36:47.958 As do many other Methodist ministers. 00:36:47.958 --> 00:36:49.917 Father Miller shares the Advent hope. 00:36:49.917 --> 00:36:52.542 His urgency is tempered with love. 00:36:52.542 --> 00:36:54.542 Yet, now, all I can hear are the ministers 00:36:54.542 --> 00:36:57.625 who speak of burning in hell forever. 00:36:57.625 --> 00:37:00.333 What hope is there for me... 00:37:00.333 --> 00:37:01.875 ..for any of us, 00:37:01.875 --> 00:37:03.958 if our Heavenly Father is a tyrant who delights in eternal torment. 00:37:03.958 --> 00:37:08.000 The very agony of your mind 00:37:08.000 --> 00:37:09.833 is indication of God's Holy Spirit at work in your heart. 00:37:09.833 --> 00:37:16.375 Our God does not rejoice in your destruction. 00:37:16.375 --> 00:37:21.083 Nor is it His nature to condemn, but to seek that which is lost. 00:37:21.083 --> 00:37:24.292 How can I be so sure? 00:37:24.292 --> 00:37:27.417 Go free, Ellen. 00:37:27.417 --> 00:37:29.417 Go free. Trust in Jesus. 00:37:29.417 --> 00:37:40.042 For He will not turn His back on any true seeker. 00:37:40.042 --> 00:37:42.250 Thank you, Brother Stockman. 00:37:42.250 --> 00:37:44.500 Do not thank me, Ellen. 00:37:44.500 --> 00:37:46.917 Thank the Lord, Jesus. 00:37:46.917 --> 00:37:52.333 And share the Advent message with others. 00:37:55.250 --> 00:37:57.250 (COUGHS) 00:37:57.750 --> 00:38:01.375 Elder Himes and Brother Miller have announced a conference in Boston. 00:38:10.000 --> 00:38:12.833 Does Elder Himes know that Papa's sick? 00:38:12.833 --> 00:38:16.458 We sent him a letter. 00:38:16.458 --> 00:38:17.667 Greetings, friends! 00:38:17.667 --> 00:38:18.875 (HIMES LAUGHS) 00:38:18.875 --> 00:38:21.417 He well should know. 00:38:31.000 --> 00:38:32.875 He cannot travel, Joshua. 00:38:32.875 --> 00:38:34.333 He cannot travel! 00:38:34.333 --> 00:38:35.667 No. No, no, no. Of course not. 00:38:35.667 --> 00:38:39.042 Typhoid is serious. It's very serious. 00:38:39.042 --> 00:38:43.708 I know you have both put... great effort into this occasion. 00:38:43.708 --> 00:38:46.333 It's the first time we will all be together in the same place, 00:38:46.333 --> 00:38:47.875 with common purpose - 00:38:47.875 --> 00:38:50.625 Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians - 00:38:50.625 --> 00:38:53.375 all understanding the Advent is near. 00:38:53.375 --> 00:38:55.333 So, YOU shall meet them. 00:38:55.333 --> 00:39:00.583 And then you will return and tell William all about the conference. 00:39:00.583 --> 00:39:04.875 I would like to see him, just to give him a word of encouragement. 00:39:04.875 --> 00:39:06.042 Yes? 00:39:06.042 --> 00:39:10.875 (SIGHS) 00:39:10.875 --> 00:39:16.083 (WILLIAM GROANS SOFTLY) 00:39:16.083 --> 00:39:18.625 Well, hello, dear friend. How are you feeling today? 00:39:18.625 --> 00:39:26.083 (GROANS) Not much better, I'm afraid. 00:39:26.083 --> 00:39:28.542 Well... 00:39:28.542 --> 00:39:36.375 ..then I shall leave you two...alone, for a little while. 00:39:36.375 --> 00:39:39.500 But, Joshua, only a few moments. 00:39:39.500 --> 00:39:41.167 He's not up to visitors. 00:39:41.167 --> 00:39:43.250 Of course. Absolutely! 00:39:48.333 --> 00:39:50.000 (DOOR CLOSES) 00:39:50.000 --> 00:39:51.958 Are you certain that you cannot ride in the carriage? 00:39:51.958 --> 00:39:54.833 I can make a marvellous bed for you in the back, thick with blankets... 00:39:54.833 --> 00:39:56.625 - No... - ..and the fresh air would... 00:39:56.625 --> 00:39:57.625 No, Joshua. 00:39:57.625 --> 00:39:58.750 At the conference, people could come to you. 00:39:58.750 --> 00:39:59.958 I was thinking we could arrange an area... 00:39:59.958 --> 00:40:02.583 No, Joshua... This is bigger than one man. 00:40:02.583 --> 00:40:04.333 (COUGHS) 00:40:04.333 --> 00:40:08.042 This is God's power. Hundreds of pastors have awakened. 00:40:08.042 --> 00:40:10.792 You do not need me there. 00:40:10.792 --> 00:40:15.667 Yes. 00:40:15.667 --> 00:40:21.333 Of course. I... You're right. 00:40:21.333 --> 00:40:23.833 You will be in my prayers. 00:40:23.833 --> 00:40:33.958 Thank you. 00:40:33.958 --> 00:40:35.417 Are you absolutely certain...?i 00:40:35.417 --> 00:40:37.500 Go! Go now! 00:40:37.500 --> 00:40:40.250 (COUGHS) 00:40:40.250 --> 00:40:53.333 (GROANS) 00:40:53.333 --> 00:40:54.667 Oh! 00:40:55.917 --> 00:40:58.458 Joseph Bates, as I live and breathe! 00:40:58.458 --> 00:41:02.000 - How long has it been? - Too long, Brother Himes. Too long. 00:41:02.000 --> 00:41:03.625 (LAUGHS) I have heard much of your work on temperance 00:41:03.625 --> 00:41:04.708 with the Christian Connection. 00:41:04.708 --> 00:41:06.333 But you have made quite the name for yourself 00:41:06.333 --> 00:41:08.500 speaking on the evils of slavery as well. 00:41:08.500 --> 00:41:11.750 I am but a humble servant, Joshua. God speaks and I obey. 00:41:11.750 --> 00:41:14.792 Nonetheless, your reputation is well deserved. 00:41:14.792 --> 00:41:16.167 Is it true? 00:41:16.167 --> 00:41:18.333 Brother Miller could not make it? 00:41:18.333 --> 00:41:20.750 Yes. Uh, typhoid fever. 00:41:20.750 --> 00:41:22.500 It is more than a shame. 00:41:22.500 --> 00:41:26.167 Oh! Oh, Brother Bates, may I introduce you to Hiram Edson? 00:41:26.167 --> 00:41:28.375 Uh, you may know Brother Edson through Pastor Finney. 00:41:28.375 --> 00:41:30.375 Oh, yes. 00:41:30.375 --> 00:41:32.833 Brother Finney's work on the causes of temperance and abolition 00:41:32.833 --> 00:41:34.250 are well known. 00:41:34.250 --> 00:41:37.000 Pleasure to meet you, sir. This is Owen Crosier. 00:41:37.000 --> 00:41:40.667 Pleased to make your acquaintance. 00:41:40.667 --> 00:41:41.958 BATES: I've followed Miller's ideas 00:41:41.958 --> 00:41:44.375 since I heard him last year in New Bedford. 00:41:44.375 --> 00:41:46.042 As a sea captain, I've travelled the world. 00:41:46.042 --> 00:41:49.417 But today, I was transported farther than across an ocean. 00:41:49.417 --> 00:41:51.250 I'm committing myself to the Advent message. 00:41:51.250 --> 00:41:52.208 EDSON: I feel the same call. 00:41:52.208 --> 00:41:55.000 As do I. 00:41:55.000 --> 00:41:56.958 What is your name, brother? Where are you from? 00:41:56.958 --> 00:41:58.458 Samuel Snow, sir. 00:41:58.458 --> 00:42:01.125 I work for The Investigator. I live here, in Boston. 00:42:01.125 --> 00:42:03.125 You're not here, doing an exposé, are you? 00:42:03.125 --> 00:42:04.292 Uh, no, sir. 00:42:04.292 --> 00:42:07.250 Now, I will admit, I was a sceptic at first. 00:42:07.250 --> 00:42:08.667 But I have studied Miller's ideas 00:42:08.667 --> 00:42:11.792 and I believe they hold a wonderful truth. 00:42:11.792 --> 00:42:12.625 JOSHUA: Ah! 00:42:12.625 --> 00:42:14.500 (LAUGHS) 00:42:14.500 --> 00:42:18.333 The conference is finished and, yet, I see the discussion continues! 00:42:18.333 --> 00:42:21.042 I was just telling these good men that I am fully committed. 00:42:21.042 --> 00:42:22.875 Well, I'm so pleased to hear it. 00:42:22.875 --> 00:42:25.125 I'll share that with Father Miller when I see him. 00:42:25.125 --> 00:42:26.750 You may also share that I will put my money 00:42:26.750 --> 00:42:28.083 into spreading the Advent message. 00:42:28.083 --> 00:42:32.542 Oh, this is momentous news! (LAUGHS) 00:42:33.833 --> 00:42:35.917 I mean to stand behind Father Miller and his work - 00:42:35.917 --> 00:42:37.750 not to start a new church, mind you, 00:42:37.750 --> 00:42:40.333 but to proclaim that the Second Advent is near. 00:42:40.333 --> 00:42:44.583 (INDISTINCT CONVERSATION CONTINUES) 00:42:47.833 --> 00:42:50.333 WILLIAM: So, the conference was a success? 00:42:50.333 --> 00:42:54.375 They came from Maine, New York City, Connecticut, Vermont, 00:42:54.375 --> 00:42:55.542 New Hampshire, Rhode Island! 00:42:55.542 --> 00:42:58.000 So many ideas were put forth! 00:42:58.000 --> 00:43:02.583 It was a real exchange of thought and enthusiasm! 00:43:02.583 --> 00:43:04.792 And we have many pledges of financial assistance 00:43:04.792 --> 00:43:07.375 and almost immediately, we will do it again. 00:43:07.375 --> 00:43:10.958 Next time, you will be a part of it, as will Joseph Bates. 00:43:10.958 --> 00:43:13.875 Bates. I recall meeting him last year. 00:43:13.875 --> 00:43:16.333 A tall fellow. Did not use any tobacco. 00:43:16.333 --> 00:43:20.083 Struck me as...peculiar. 00:43:20.083 --> 00:43:24.417 Well, that he is, but he's going to be very important to us! 00:43:24.417 --> 00:43:27.167 We will have the resources now! 00:43:27.167 --> 00:43:29.542 More cities! More printing! 00:43:29.542 --> 00:43:34.292 Your words will touch many, many souls. 00:43:34.292 --> 00:43:36.958 Please, Joshua, remember, 00:43:36.958 --> 00:43:40.458 it is not our work - it is God's. 00:43:40.458 --> 00:43:41.917 Of course. 00:43:42.750 --> 00:43:55.375 (UPLIFTING MUSIC RISES) 00:44:13.708 --> 00:44:15.375 Now...might be the time. 00:44:15.375 --> 00:44:17.125 Mm. 00:44:17.125 --> 00:44:19.917 (WHISPERS) We can't compromise. 00:44:36.792 --> 00:44:42.458 The words of Mr Miller and his followers are false. 00:44:42.458 --> 00:44:45.208 Those who are seduced by his candied tongue 00:44:45.208 --> 00:44:51.458 have no place in this house of worship. 00:44:51.458 --> 00:44:53.000 So... 00:44:53.000 --> 00:44:56.375 ..you must, in the name of the Lord, 00:44:56.375 --> 00:45:00.625 renounce these radical ideas. 00:45:00.625 --> 00:45:03.375 If you do not... 00:45:03.375 --> 00:45:07.458 ..you will not be welcome here, in this house of worship. 00:45:19.625 --> 00:45:22.833 You may believe you are casting us out. 00:45:22.833 --> 00:45:25.458 But Father Miller's understanding of Christ's soon return 00:45:25.458 --> 00:45:28.125 cannot be ignored. 00:45:28.125 --> 00:45:33.583 We must follow the Word of God over the rule of men. 00:45:33.583 --> 00:45:37.542 We will not keep this good news quiet. 00:45:37.542 --> 00:45:40.833 And if that means we must leave... 00:45:40.833 --> 00:45:44.500 ..then leave we shall. 00:45:44.500 --> 00:45:49.250 My family feels an unspeakable joy at the hope of Christ's return. 00:45:49.250 --> 00:45:51.917 We feel love, the love of Jesus. 00:45:51.917 --> 00:45:56.583 It...it lifts us up, it carries us forward. 00:46:02.000 --> 00:46:04.958 And it will guide us home. 00:46:14.792 --> 00:46:19.708 How can they speak to us that way? 00:46:19.708 --> 00:46:25.417 We must not let one bad apple spoil the bushel. 00:46:25.417 --> 00:46:29.958 We'll announce their removal from fellowship next Sunday. 00:46:29.958 --> 00:46:32.042 They'll be an example. 00:46:32.042 --> 00:46:35.792 Our traditions must be honoured. 00:46:41.042 --> 00:46:43.833 On this holy day of Communion, 00:46:43.833 --> 00:46:45.625 I would leave you with a charge 00:46:45.625 --> 00:46:48.542 to love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, 00:46:48.542 --> 00:46:51.667 to keep all of the Commandments of God, 00:46:51.667 --> 00:46:54.833 and honour Him by keeping His Sabbath holy. 00:46:54.833 --> 00:46:56.792 CONGREGATION: Amen. 00:46:57.958 --> 00:47:00.167 I want to speak to him. 00:47:00.167 --> 00:47:02.375 Mother... 00:47:02.375 --> 00:47:04.250 Mother, no. 00:47:04.250 --> 00:47:06.833 I mean, if you must. But we're new here. 00:47:06.833 --> 00:47:07.542 I... 00:47:07.542 --> 00:47:10.333 Keep in mind that we are outsiders. 00:47:10.333 --> 00:47:12.375 Elder Wheeler will be interested in what I have to say. 00:47:12.375 --> 00:47:14.208 No... 00:47:17.500 --> 00:47:20.375 Excuse me. I'm sorry. 00:47:20.375 --> 00:47:21.792 I'm wanting to talk to you specifically 00:47:21.792 --> 00:47:24.000 about a Commandment that's in the Bible... 00:47:24.000 --> 00:47:25.375 Yeah. 00:47:25.375 --> 00:47:27.333 I've been giving it a lot of thought, particularly about the Sabbath. 00:47:27.333 --> 00:47:29.833 - Yes, Mrs Preston. - According to Scripture... 00:47:29.833 --> 00:47:38.167 (MUSIC PLAYS OVER DIALOGUE) 00:47:39.208 --> 00:47:40.417 MRS PRESTON: He heard what I had to say. 00:47:40.417 --> 00:47:41.917 He really listened. 00:47:41.917 --> 00:47:44.375 And will he change his day of worship from Sunday to Saturday, 00:47:44.375 --> 00:47:46.625 as the Commandment suggests? 00:47:46.625 --> 00:47:48.708 He was impressed by what we shared from the Bible. 00:47:48.708 --> 00:47:50.792 Meaning...? 00:47:50.792 --> 00:47:54.042 He promised that he'd give the idea much thought and investigate... 00:47:54.042 --> 00:47:55.583 - MAN: Morning, Mrs Preston. - ..the idea more fully. 00:47:55.583 --> 00:47:57.042 Hello. 00:47:57.042 --> 00:48:05.708 And from that statement, you declare victory? 00:48:05.708 --> 00:48:08.792 Saturday... 00:48:08.792 --> 00:48:10.542 ..is the seventh day of the week. 00:48:10.542 --> 00:48:12.292 It IS the Lord's Sabbath. 00:48:12.292 --> 00:48:14.208 That is just so. 00:48:14.208 --> 00:48:17.792 Mother! 00:48:17.792 --> 00:48:19.083 There are those who believe 00:48:19.083 --> 00:48:20.792 that waiting for the Advent and Judgement Day 00:48:20.792 --> 00:48:24.375 is of greater importance than which day we worship. 00:48:24.375 --> 00:48:25.917 MAN: Good morning, ladies. 00:48:27.417 --> 00:48:29.208 Perhaps the day won't matter shortly. 00:48:29.208 --> 00:48:31.625 I've planted a seed. 00:48:31.625 --> 00:48:33.417 As a teacher, my dear, you, of all people, 00:48:33.417 --> 00:48:36.750 should understand how knowledge grows. 00:48:48.208 --> 00:48:50.125 BOY: (SHOUTS) Read all about it! 00:48:50.125 --> 00:48:52.292 Read all about Christ's return! 00:48:52.292 --> 00:48:54.208 Read the latest news about Christ's return! 00:48:54.208 --> 00:48:55.792 MAN: Vegetables! 00:48:55.792 --> 00:48:59.500 WILLIAM: I'll take a copy, lad. 00:49:15.250 --> 00:49:18.958 Well, you have to give them credit. I do look very handsome. 00:49:22.167 --> 00:49:25.792 Why do they insist on making me so fat? 00:49:25.792 --> 00:49:29.625 So, how many people do you expect? 00:49:29.625 --> 00:49:32.167 It's the largest tent ever erected on American soil! 00:49:32.167 --> 00:49:34.083 It's been expanded to seat 6,000! 00:49:34.083 --> 00:49:36.583 And they are assembling, plus more! 00:49:36.583 --> 00:49:38.958 Giant tents. What next? 00:49:38.958 --> 00:49:41.208 I'm the last person on earth who saw this coming. 00:49:41.208 --> 00:49:42.625 I think you were one of the first. 00:49:42.625 --> 00:49:43.708 We must be on our way. 00:49:43.708 --> 00:49:47.708 There is a smaller meeting taking place. I...wish to stop there first. 00:49:47.708 --> 00:49:50.583 But the giant tent! We are expected there. 00:49:50.583 --> 00:49:53.292 Joshua, the world is filled with expectations now. 00:49:53.292 --> 00:49:56.125 Not everything follows an exact plan. 00:49:56.125 --> 00:49:58.458 I told Brother Bates I would join him. 00:49:58.458 --> 00:50:01.000 But... 00:50:01.000 --> 00:50:03.250 ..he should be at the big tent too! 00:50:07.875 --> 00:50:09.958 Whoa, whoa! 00:50:09.958 --> 00:50:11.542 I'm looking for Joseph Bates. 00:50:11.542 --> 00:50:13.000 Do you know where I might find the meeting? 00:50:13.000 --> 00:50:15.125 MAN: Over here. 00:50:15.500 --> 00:50:18.833 BATES: It is true - 1843 has now passed. 00:50:18.833 --> 00:50:20.958 Many of you grow anxious. 00:50:20.958 --> 00:50:22.500 You ask why our Saviour has not returned 00:50:22.500 --> 00:50:25.792 and want to know when will be our blessed hope? 00:50:25.792 --> 00:50:27.583 I can only tell you that it is in these times 00:50:27.583 --> 00:50:31.083 that our faith is tested. 00:50:31.083 --> 00:50:32.875 When I was the captain of a ship at sea, 00:50:32.875 --> 00:50:36.500 we didn't throw ourselves into the ocean in anguish during a storm. 00:50:36.500 --> 00:50:37.417 No. 00:50:37.417 --> 00:50:40.458 We held fast to the moorings. 00:50:40.458 --> 00:50:43.125 We called, “All hands on deck.” 00:50:43.125 --> 00:50:45.833 Even now, brothers and sisters, let us not despair, 00:50:45.833 --> 00:50:49.333 but redouble our effort. 00:50:49.333 --> 00:50:52.208 The Bridegroom cometh. 00:50:52.208 --> 00:50:54.792 We do not labour in vain. 00:50:54.792 --> 00:50:57.333 Yes, we had hoped that, by now, our blessed day... 00:50:57.333 --> 00:50:59.292 - (HORSE APPROACHES) - ..would have come. 00:50:59.292 --> 00:51:03.000 And...yet these final moments are our most precious. 00:51:03.000 --> 00:51:10.667 (ONLOOKERS MUTTER) 00:51:10.667 --> 00:51:12.750 I have news. 00:51:12.750 --> 00:51:16.875 Let my brother speak. He comes to us with news. 00:51:16.875 --> 00:51:18.500 (MURMURING) 00:51:18.500 --> 00:51:21.042 Brother Snow has truth for us from the Lord. 00:51:21.042 --> 00:51:23.458 Let him come and deliver his message. 00:51:23.458 --> 00:51:25.875 Please... 00:51:29.542 --> 00:51:32.750 Our Blessed Lord has promised us... 00:51:32.750 --> 00:51:35.292 ..He will come again... 00:51:35.292 --> 00:51:39.583 ..to take His people unto himself. 00:51:39.583 --> 00:51:41.292 Now, when Jesus came the first time, 00:51:41.292 --> 00:51:43.958 the Gospels tell us 00:51:43.958 --> 00:51:47.583 “the time was fulfilled.” 00:51:47.583 --> 00:51:49.292 What time was fulfilled? 00:51:49.292 --> 00:51:50.542 Prophetic time! 00:51:50.542 --> 00:51:53.208 Indeed. Indeed. 00:51:53.208 --> 00:51:59.250 Historians confirm that Christ died in the spring of AD 31, 00:51:59.250 --> 00:52:03.250 precisely in the middle of Daniel's 70th week. 00:52:03.250 --> 00:52:05.208 Now, the Bible shows us 00:52:05.208 --> 00:52:08.375 that spring is the Passover event. 00:52:08.375 --> 00:52:13.292 The Day of Atonement comes in autumn. 00:52:13.292 --> 00:52:17.292 And what did the high priests do on the Day of Atonement? 00:52:17.292 --> 00:52:18.708 Cleansed the sanctuary. 00:52:18.708 --> 00:52:20.125 Exactly. 00:52:20.125 --> 00:52:22.250 Thank you, Brother White. 00:52:22.250 --> 00:52:25.083 He cleansed the sanctuary! 00:52:25.083 --> 00:52:27.250 Does it not then follow 00:52:27.250 --> 00:52:29.708 that He will return to cleanse the sanctuary 00:52:29.708 --> 00:52:31.708 on that precise Day of Atonement? 00:52:31.708 --> 00:52:33.333 - Yes! - (MURMURING) 00:52:33.333 --> 00:52:35.250 Leviticus says the Biblical Day of Atonement 00:52:35.250 --> 00:52:38.333 falls on the 10th day of the 7th month. 00:52:38.333 --> 00:52:41.333 Brethren, we were wrong to expect Christ's return by the spring. 00:52:41.333 --> 00:52:43.167 According to the Jewish calendar, 00:52:43.167 --> 00:52:46.958 the 10th day of the 7th month falls this year... 00:52:46.958 --> 00:52:48.667 ..on October 22nd. 00:52:48.667 --> 00:52:50.458 (CONGREGATION MEMBERS GASP AND EXCLAIM) 00:52:50.458 --> 00:52:56.042 SNOW: We know the date. 00:52:56.042 --> 00:53:03.625 October 22nd, 1844. 00:53:03.625 --> 00:53:05.333 (CONGREGATION MEMBERS CHATTER EXCITEDLY) 00:53:05.333 --> 00:53:07.792 WOMAN: Wonderful! Oh! 00:53:14.000 --> 00:53:15.958 He is so certain. 00:53:15.958 --> 00:53:17.250 And you are not? 00:53:17.250 --> 00:53:20.292 Setting an exact date is foolish. 00:53:20.292 --> 00:53:24.417 No. Not now, brother. We...we are not in favour here. 00:53:24.417 --> 00:53:27.833 Let us hope that God will reveal more in time. 00:53:38.625 --> 00:53:43.625 The master of the house cleaning out his own barn. 00:53:43.625 --> 00:53:46.208 This setting of a date must have you upset. 00:53:46.208 --> 00:53:49.042 Our hope is not a specific day or hour, 00:53:49.042 --> 00:53:51.125 but that Christ's return is near. 00:53:51.125 --> 00:53:52.917 What does Joshua think? 00:53:52.917 --> 00:53:54.708 We both resist. 00:53:54.708 --> 00:53:57.708 Yet people are demanding clarity. 00:53:57.708 --> 00:53:59.875 I was wrong about 1843. 00:53:59.875 --> 00:54:03.458 I should not have counted the zero when counting from BC to AD. 00:54:03.458 --> 00:54:05.750 And what doubt did I cause amongst the brethren? 00:54:05.750 --> 00:54:09.750 So, you will not endorse a specific day? 00:54:09.750 --> 00:54:13.292 No. I will not. 00:54:13.292 --> 00:54:17.000 But Brother Snow's study of the sanctuary does cause me to think. 00:54:17.000 --> 00:54:18.833 Well, then, you must seek the present truth 00:54:18.833 --> 00:54:21.083 and clarity from God on this, William. 00:54:21.083 --> 00:54:23.875 The Bible is clear. 00:54:23.875 --> 00:54:28.083 However, Samuel Snow is a trusted brother in the Lord. 00:54:28.083 --> 00:54:32.208 I'll give his date over for study and prayer. 00:54:32.208 --> 00:54:34.208 (HORSE NEIGHS) 00:54:46.083 --> 00:54:49.917 My wife and I are pleased to have purchased your property. 00:54:49.917 --> 00:54:51.917 If you don't mind my asking, 00:54:51.917 --> 00:54:54.917 where will you and your wife go from here? 00:54:54.917 --> 00:54:56.042 To Heaven. 00:54:56.042 --> 00:54:59.333 But if the end of the world does not come to pass, 00:54:59.333 --> 00:55:01.625 you have a plan... 00:55:01.625 --> 00:55:04.958 The Lord has a great design in store for all of us. 00:55:04.958 --> 00:55:08.250 Yes, sir. Absolutely. 00:55:10.708 --> 00:55:15.583 So...even the house is sold to finance the message. 00:55:15.583 --> 00:55:16.917 The children believe we are foolish. 00:55:16.917 --> 00:55:18.208 Hmm! 00:55:18.208 --> 00:55:21.292 Yet you are so firm in your conviction. 00:55:21.292 --> 00:55:23.125 Yes, my dear. 00:55:23.125 --> 00:55:24.667 The clock is ticking. 00:55:24.667 --> 00:55:27.667 God's appointed time is almost here. 00:55:33.833 --> 00:55:36.125 You seem to have regained your appetite, Ellen. 00:55:36.125 --> 00:55:38.667 We're just happy just to see you this way. 00:55:38.667 --> 00:55:41.542 We're almost home. 00:55:41.542 --> 00:55:44.667 Just the thought gives me strength. 00:55:44.667 --> 00:55:46.958 Until then... 00:55:46.958 --> 00:55:52.833 ..we must do everything to let as many people as we know the good news. 00:55:59.917 --> 00:56:01.333 (FOOTSTEPS APPROACH) 00:56:01.333 --> 00:56:04.000 MAN: Ah, Mr White. I have your pamphlets ready for you. 00:56:04.000 --> 00:56:06.292 You people are turning into my best customers. 00:56:06.292 --> 00:56:08.833 Ah. Good morning. 00:56:08.833 --> 00:56:10.750 So, you too are working to spread the good news? 00:56:10.750 --> 00:56:13.333 Yes, sir. James White with the Christian Connection. 00:56:13.333 --> 00:56:16.167 Pleasure to make your acquaintance, Brother White. I'm Robert Harmon. 00:56:16.167 --> 00:56:19.458 That'll be $1.20, please. 00:56:19.458 --> 00:56:21.708 - Thank you, sir. - Time is short. 00:56:21.708 --> 00:56:23.833 Shall we go together, young man, and see if we can make a difference? 00:56:23.833 --> 00:56:25.542 Of course. 00:56:25.542 --> 00:56:26.958 MAN: Good luck, gentlemen. 00:56:31.750 --> 00:56:34.458 Young man, our Lord and Saviour is returning in two weeks. 00:56:34.458 --> 00:56:36.167 (SIGHS) 00:56:36.167 --> 00:56:38.083 The coming of the Lord. 00:56:38.083 --> 00:56:40.458 Please...gentlemen... 00:56:40.458 --> 00:56:42.583 Christ returns in two short weeks. Prepare your hearts. 00:56:42.583 --> 00:56:46.292 Oh. Well, tell Him He's buying the next round when He gets here. 00:56:49.875 --> 00:56:52.042 I'm sad for those men. 00:56:52.042 --> 00:56:53.750 You, sir... 00:56:53.750 --> 00:56:56.500 - Sir, please. - Thank you, my friend. 00:56:56.500 --> 00:56:57.375 Sir... 00:56:57.375 --> 00:56:59.625 WILLIAM: “October 6th, 1844. 00:56:59.625 --> 00:57:01.333 “Dear Brother Himes, 00:57:01.333 --> 00:57:04.125 “After much study and prayer, 00:57:04.125 --> 00:57:07.000 “I see a glory now in the seventh month, 00:57:07.000 --> 00:57:10.833 “which I never saw before. 00:57:10.833 --> 00:57:13.250 “We are almost home. 00:57:13.250 --> 00:57:16.875 “Glory, glory, glory.” 00:57:18.667 --> 00:57:20.708 WILLIAM: Come to Jesus Christ, 00:57:20.708 --> 00:57:22.458 the Lamb that was slain, 00:57:22.458 --> 00:57:26.667 and now lives, that you may live. 00:57:26.667 --> 00:57:32.875 Obey His word...and believe. 00:57:32.875 --> 00:57:36.083 There is no time for delay. 00:57:36.083 --> 00:57:38.417 Put it not off, I beg of you. 00:57:38.417 --> 00:57:43.625 No. Not for a moment. 00:57:43.625 --> 00:57:51.208 Do you not want a house made with hands eternal, in the heavens? 00:57:51.208 --> 00:57:55.167 Then “Seek first the Kingdom of Heaven,” says Christ, 00:57:55.167 --> 00:57:58.583 “and then all these things 00:57:58.583 --> 00:58:00.875 “shall be added unto you.” 00:58:00.875 --> 00:58:06.083 (STIRRING MUSIC) 00:58:21.958 --> 00:58:23.458 BOY: Then damned I will be! 00:58:23.458 --> 00:58:26.292 My ship sails tomorrow and my decision is final! 00:58:26.292 --> 00:58:29.333 I will not stay here and beg while you stare up at the skies! 00:58:29.333 --> 00:58:31.625 BATES: Jesus is coming tomorrow, my son! 00:58:31.625 --> 00:58:33.875 Well, when He arrives, tell Him He can find me on the high seas! 00:58:33.875 --> 00:58:37.042 Joseph, please...go after him. 00:58:37.042 --> 00:58:40.875 Our son will be lost forever! 00:58:40.875 --> 00:58:43.000 Do something! 00:58:43.000 --> 00:58:46.500 Holy Father, in these final moments before Your return, 00:58:46.500 --> 00:58:49.833 heal our broken family. 00:58:49.833 --> 00:58:52.000 Have mercy on our boy. 00:58:52.000 --> 00:58:57.500 Return our son to us, that we may meet You together. 00:59:08.750 --> 00:59:12.625 It is so fitting that we should all be here together, 00:59:12.625 --> 00:59:15.000 in these last hours. 00:59:19.583 --> 00:59:23.042 We did our best, sir. 00:59:23.042 --> 00:59:25.333 Did we? 00:59:32.583 --> 00:59:34.000 Oh... 01:00:10.000 --> 01:00:11.875 Thank you... 01:00:11.875 --> 01:00:22.208 ..for telling the world before it was too late. 01:00:22.208 --> 01:00:24.875 And what if we are too early? 01:00:32.250 --> 01:00:36.625 (LIVELY PIANO MUSIC PLAYS INSIDE) 01:00:36.625 --> 01:00:39.375 Gentlemen, free ale till the end of the world! 01:00:39.375 --> 01:00:42.875 (ALL CHEER) 01:00:45.875 --> 01:00:48.458 (BELL TOLLS) 01:00:48.458 --> 01:01:16.000 (BELL CONTINUES) 01:01:17.958 --> 01:01:22.917 (FINAL CHIME ECHOES) 01:01:38.958 --> 01:01:43.042 Well...it's too bad the good Lord Jesus 01:01:43.042 --> 01:01:47.250 couldn't join us tonight... 01:01:47.250 --> 01:01:49.792 ..'cause we've always got room for one more! 01:01:49.792 --> 01:01:51.333 (MEN LAUGH AND CHATTER) 01:01:51.333 --> 01:01:52.542 (RESUMES PLAYING CHEERFUL MUSIC) 01:01:52.542 --> 01:01:55.125 PIANIST: (SINGS) ♪ Funniest thing I ever saw 01:01:55.125 --> 01:02:02.750 ♪ A little tune called Turkey in the Straw. ♪ 01:02:06.500 --> 01:02:11.250 (THUNDER RUMBLES) 01:02:11.250 --> 01:02:13.792 (OWL HOOTS) 01:02:14.042 --> 01:02:16.833 (THUNDER CRASHES) 01:02:24.000 --> 01:02:32.250 (SORROWFUL MUSIC) 01:02:32.667 --> 01:02:38.167 (THUNDER CONTINUES) 01:03:05.083 --> 01:03:07.917 WILLIAM: God's message was never meant to be about a single date. 01:03:07.917 --> 01:03:11.125 All is not lost. Look at the movement you have begun. 01:03:11.125 --> 01:03:13.125 You have won thousands. 01:03:13.125 --> 01:03:15.667 And to what, Brother Himes, have I won them? 01:03:15.667 --> 01:03:18.333 Disappointment? Despair? 01:03:18.333 --> 01:03:21.208 To the truth of God's word. 01:03:21.208 --> 01:03:24.250 Setting a date has now made that appear untrustworthy. 01:03:24.250 --> 01:03:26.250 Why was I so weak to endorse one? 01:04:16.583 --> 01:04:18.333 We will keep waiting. 01:04:21.833 --> 01:04:28.208 For how long? 01:04:28.208 --> 01:04:30.375 For as long as it takes. 01:04:30.375 --> 01:04:32.792 (COUGHS) 01:04:49.083 --> 01:04:51.875 I see you're still with us this morning, Hiram. 01:04:51.875 --> 01:04:53.333 The chickens, too. 01:04:53.333 --> 01:04:56.167 Maybe Jesus will come if you fix Him some breakfast! 01:04:56.167 --> 01:05:00.167 (ALL LAUGH) 01:05:10.958 --> 01:05:13.667 Is this but a cunningly devised fable, Esther? 01:05:13.667 --> 01:05:15.875 Hiram, no. Don't say that. 01:05:15.875 --> 01:05:19.875 There is no reality to our fondest hope.... 01:05:19.875 --> 01:05:23.375 Oh, Hiram... 01:05:23.375 --> 01:05:29.583 What are we to do? 01:05:29.583 --> 01:05:33.125 We need to pray. 01:05:34.292 --> 01:05:40.000 Brothers, will you join us to pray for guidance? 01:05:40.000 --> 01:05:41.958 Guidance? 01:05:41.958 --> 01:05:44.125 Open your eyes, Hiram. 01:05:44.125 --> 01:05:46.375 But this is the time that we need to be together. 01:05:46.375 --> 01:05:49.417 We have been deceived. 01:05:49.417 --> 01:05:56.000 Do you suggest that we continue in this delusion? 01:05:56.000 --> 01:05:59.125 If you would just give God a chance... 01:06:03.333 --> 01:06:07.375 I did that already. 01:06:30.875 --> 01:06:33.208 HIRAM: Our Father, how You have blessed us 01:06:33.208 --> 01:06:36.042 as we have waited upon Your return. 01:06:36.042 --> 01:06:39.333 Our hands have healed the sick. 01:06:39.333 --> 01:06:41.833 Our hearts have been lifted by the sight of so many others 01:06:41.833 --> 01:06:45.958 believing in You, in the hope of Your great return. 01:06:45.958 --> 01:06:48.958 Lord, we have not lost our faith, 01:06:48.958 --> 01:06:54.292 but we seek wisdom to understand why You have not returned. 01:06:54.292 --> 01:06:57.083 We need You to show us the way forward. 01:06:57.083 --> 01:06:59.542 Accept our prayer, Father, and send us your light 01:06:59.542 --> 01:07:03.375 that our great disappointment may be explained. 01:07:03.375 --> 01:07:09.667 All these things we ask in the name of Your loving Son, Jesus Christ. 01:07:09.667 --> 01:07:11.375 Come, brothers. 01:07:11.375 --> 01:07:17.458 Surely God has not forsaken us. 01:07:17.458 --> 01:07:20.125 Owen, come with me to the neighbours. 01:07:20.125 --> 01:07:25.458 Surely they must feel the sting of this sadness. 01:07:25.458 --> 01:07:29.125 We should all find comfort if we share in this experience. 01:07:29.125 --> 01:07:31.625 Of course. 01:07:53.250 --> 01:08:02.708 Hiram. 01:08:02.708 --> 01:08:05.042 Hiram! 01:08:05.042 --> 01:08:12.042 The Lord is answering our morning prayer. 01:08:12.042 --> 01:08:15.042 He gives light to our great disappointment. 01:08:18.250 --> 01:08:19.875 The early Christians thought that Jesus came 01:08:19.875 --> 01:08:23.332 to set up an earthly kingdom, not a heavenly kingdom. 01:08:23.332 --> 01:08:25.792 After His death on the cross, they were bitterly disappointed 01:08:25.792 --> 01:08:27.417 just as we are now. 01:08:27.417 --> 01:08:29.292 Clearly, we got the date wrong, Hiram. 01:08:29.292 --> 01:08:31.167 No, Dr Hahn, I think the day was correct. 01:08:31.167 --> 01:08:33.082 Then why has the Saviour not returned? 01:08:33.082 --> 01:08:36.167 Maybe we were wrong about what was supposed to happen on October 22nd. 01:08:36.167 --> 01:08:39.000 The early Christians got the date right for the Messiah, 01:08:39.000 --> 01:08:41.332 but their expectation was wrong. 01:08:41.332 --> 01:08:43.167 Perhaps the same is true for us. 01:08:43.167 --> 01:08:47.332 Daniel's prophecy states that at the end of the 2,300 days, 01:08:47.332 --> 01:08:49.417 the sanctuary will be cleansed. 01:08:49.417 --> 01:08:53.417 And what if we mistook the meaning of that word 'sanctuary'? 01:08:53.417 --> 01:08:55.917 - But the sanctuary is the earth. - Is it? 01:08:55.917 --> 01:08:58.917 Daniel says, in chapter seven, 01:08:58.917 --> 01:09:02.457 “And behold, one like the Son of man came to the Ancient of Days.” 01:09:02.457 --> 01:09:04.625 Not to the earth, as we believed. 01:09:04.625 --> 01:09:06.332 So, where is the Ancient of Days? 01:09:06.332 --> 01:09:10.250 In heaven. 01:09:10.250 --> 01:09:13.207 After His death on the cross, Jesus became our High Priest, 01:09:13.207 --> 01:09:15.042 and the work of redemption 01:09:15.042 --> 01:09:17.750 moved from the earthly sanctuary to the Heavenly Sanctuary. 01:09:17.750 --> 01:09:19.082 That would make sense... 01:09:19.082 --> 01:09:23.000 ..in the light of what it says in Hebrews chapter eight - 01:09:23.000 --> 01:09:25.375 “We have such a high priest, 01:09:25.375 --> 01:09:28.292 “a minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, 01:09:28.292 --> 01:09:30.792 “which the Lord pitched, and not man.” 01:09:30.792 --> 01:09:35.875 So, Jesus is still coming back soon then. 01:09:35.875 --> 01:09:38.707 We just don't know how quickly. 01:09:38.707 --> 01:09:42.875 Exactly, and it's there, in the most holy of places 01:09:42.875 --> 01:09:45.250 that His work of cleansing takes place. 01:09:45.250 --> 01:09:47.542 (SIGHS) 01:09:47.542 --> 01:09:49.917 (SIGHS) 01:10:09.375 --> 01:10:15.375 Lucy, what have I done? 01:10:15.375 --> 01:10:20.833 You have spoken from your heart and from the Bible, 01:10:20.833 --> 01:10:25.417 words that have softened thousands of others' lives. 01:10:25.417 --> 01:10:27.542 And will they harden their hearts again? 01:10:27.542 --> 01:10:28.875 Perhaps. 01:10:28.875 --> 01:10:30.542 And it's also possible that Brother Snow 01:10:30.542 --> 01:10:33.250 will again arrive on horseback with a... 01:10:33.250 --> 01:10:36.417 ..another selection of dates. 01:10:36.417 --> 01:10:41.958 What is really important about the message God gave you? 01:10:41.958 --> 01:10:55.333 That is what you should be thinking about. 01:10:55.333 --> 01:10:57.083 Yes. 01:11:08.667 --> 01:11:09.875 “Hold fast. 01:11:09.875 --> 01:11:11.750 “Let no man take your crown. 01:11:11.750 --> 01:11:15.000 “I have fixed my mind upon another time, 01:11:15.000 --> 01:11:19.875 “and here I mean to stand until God gives me more light. 01:11:19.875 --> 01:11:24.375 “And that is today, today, today, until He comes, 01:11:24.375 --> 01:11:28.458 “and I see Him, for whom my soul yearns.” 01:11:41.833 --> 01:11:44.458 MRS HAINES: Keep our faith strong in Your promises, Father. 01:11:44.458 --> 01:11:46.375 Though we do not know why You did not come, 01:11:46.375 --> 01:11:49.250 still we pray that You will do so quickly. 01:11:49.250 --> 01:11:53.208 For our loved ones who have given up the Advent hope, 01:11:53.208 --> 01:11:56.125 we ask a special measure in Your mercy. 01:11:56.125 --> 01:11:57.375 Give us insight, oh, Lord... 01:11:57.375 --> 01:12:00.000 Oh, no! Ellen! Ellen! What's wrong?! 01:12:00.000 --> 01:12:02.292 WOMAN: Is she breathing? 01:12:02.292 --> 01:12:05.833 ELIZABETH: I can't tell. 01:12:05.833 --> 01:12:08.833 Ellen! Ellen! 01:12:08.833 --> 01:12:11.000 Ellen! 01:12:12.042 --> 01:12:16.750 ETHEREAL VOICE: I am the messenger of God. Look again. 01:12:16.750 --> 01:12:27.917 A little higher. 01:12:27.917 --> 01:12:31.625 Not the end, but the beginning. 01:12:45.667 --> 01:12:49.250 Are you alright? Ellen, I was so worried. I thought we'd lost you. 01:12:49.250 --> 01:12:50.542 I saw things. 01:12:50.542 --> 01:12:56.417 I was taken to another place, 01:12:56.417 --> 01:12:58.583 high above this world, and I...I... 01:12:58.583 --> 01:13:04.875 ..I heard a voice. 01:13:04.875 --> 01:13:07.458 The voice spoke to me. 01:13:07.458 --> 01:13:09.833 Who spoke to you? Ellen, I was praying for you. 01:13:09.833 --> 01:13:11.542 - Was it my voice you heard? - No. 01:13:11.542 --> 01:13:16.500 I think it was an angel speaking. 01:13:16.500 --> 01:13:19.208 (WOMEN GASP) 01:13:19.208 --> 01:13:21.417 I've never heard anything like it. 01:13:21.417 --> 01:13:25.000 She must have bumped her head, the poor dear. 01:13:25.000 --> 01:13:30.375 I saw the Advent believers walking on a path toward the heavenly city. 01:13:30.375 --> 01:13:33.208 And as long as they kept their eyes on Jesus, 01:13:33.208 --> 01:13:37.042 who was leading them to the city... 01:13:37.042 --> 01:13:40.208 ..they were safe. 01:13:40.208 --> 01:13:45.375 You are safe here now, Ellen. 01:13:45.375 --> 01:13:49.583 This world is so dark. 01:13:49.583 --> 01:13:54.583 I have seen a greater world and it has spoiled this one for me. 01:14:04.583 --> 01:14:08.292 I feel as if my strength was renewed today, Elizabeth. 01:14:08.292 --> 01:14:11.542 I saw such wondrous things. I heard things. 01:14:11.542 --> 01:14:13.000 So you claim. 01:14:13.000 --> 01:14:16.333 Elizabeth, I've never lied about anything. 01:14:16.333 --> 01:14:18.167 I'm not saying you're lying now. 01:14:18.167 --> 01:14:20.708 You collapsed from your illness. You are not of sound mind. 01:14:20.708 --> 01:14:22.542 - You know not what you speak. - No. 01:14:22.542 --> 01:14:26.417 Elizabeth, the Holy Spirit showed me a view of the Midnight Cry 01:14:26.417 --> 01:14:28.042 and He explained our disappointment. 01:14:28.042 --> 01:14:30.542 He encouraged our Advent hope. 01:14:30.542 --> 01:14:32.542 There were people who didn't listen and they fell off the path. 01:14:32.542 --> 01:14:34.542 You had an accident when you were young. It left you weak. 01:14:34.542 --> 01:14:38.250 You won't have a regular life, Ellen. We understand that. 01:14:38.250 --> 01:14:41.417 You won't marry. You won't be able to contribute. 01:14:41.417 --> 01:14:45.667 But this is hardly a way to get attention. 01:14:45.667 --> 01:14:48.333 Why are speaking to me like this? 01:14:48.333 --> 01:14:49.750 I pledge to you that I'm telling the truth. 01:14:49.750 --> 01:14:53.083 Well, here's my truth - Christ will not return to earth any time soon, 01:14:53.083 --> 01:14:54.083 and I am done with prayer groups. 01:14:54.083 --> 01:14:56.375 - But Elizabeth... - No, you heard what I said. 01:14:56.375 --> 01:14:58.875 Consider me someone who's fallen off the path. 01:15:15.250 --> 01:15:17.208 MRS PRESTON: With all this fuss about Jesus not returning in October, 01:15:17.208 --> 01:15:20.375 it seems to me that I am alone in my commitment 01:15:20.375 --> 01:15:22.125 to worship on the Sabbath. 01:15:22.125 --> 01:15:23.750 Ah, but Mrs Preston, 01:15:23.750 --> 01:15:27.958 I fear there are no churches here that meet on Saturday. 01:15:27.958 --> 01:15:31.042 Hmm. If only Elder Wheeler in Hillsboro were closer. 01:15:31.042 --> 01:15:33.708 Mother, please! 01:15:33.708 --> 01:15:37.750 The Farnsworths have been so generous to let me stay here while I teach. 01:15:37.750 --> 01:15:41.167 You'll likely offend them. 01:15:41.167 --> 01:15:45.625 What is offensive to God is that we worship on the wrong day. 01:15:45.625 --> 01:15:48.417 Good Elder Wheeler understood 01:15:48.417 --> 01:15:52.375 that Saturday - Saturday - is the seventh day of the week. 01:15:52.375 --> 01:15:55.875 It is written in the Commandments that we should rest and keep it holy. 01:15:55.875 --> 01:15:58.250 What difference does it make to God 01:15:58.250 --> 01:16:01.000 if we should worship Him one day or another? 01:16:01.000 --> 01:16:05.458 Difference enough, William, to chisel it onto stone 01:16:05.458 --> 01:16:07.917 and send it down the mountain with Moses. 01:16:07.917 --> 01:16:13.583 Sabbath comes to us as a gift - we cannot stop or change it. 01:16:13.583 --> 01:16:16.042 He even used the word 'remember'. 01:16:16.042 --> 01:16:18.833 Even if Elder Wheeler's church were nearby, he's a Methodist, 01:16:18.833 --> 01:16:21.333 and we belong to the Christian brethren. 01:16:21.333 --> 01:16:24.208 His denomination matters not to God, 01:16:24.208 --> 01:16:28.042 only that Elder Wheeler believes they're called Commandments. 01:16:28.042 --> 01:16:31.000 If these were but the 'Ten Suggestions', 01:16:31.000 --> 01:16:38.500 we may feel free to honour God whenever we please, or not at all. 01:16:38.500 --> 01:16:40.083 Ah, the carriage is ready. 01:16:40.083 --> 01:16:59.292 We may be headed to worship on the wrong day, but we shan't be late. 01:16:59.292 --> 01:17:00.833 Along with the others gathered here, 01:17:00.833 --> 01:17:04.625 I, too, was greatly disappointed, even ashamed, 01:17:04.625 --> 01:17:07.958 that Jesus did not return last year. 01:17:07.958 --> 01:17:09.917 I do not understand why He did not come, 01:17:09.917 --> 01:17:12.917 but I still believe in the many promises in the Bible 01:17:12.917 --> 01:17:15.083 that one day He will. 01:17:15.083 --> 01:17:17.625 That is why I hold fast to the Advent hope. 01:17:17.625 --> 01:17:20.417 Thank you, Mrs Cooch. 01:17:20.417 --> 01:17:23.500 Does anyone else desire to speak today? 01:17:27.500 --> 01:17:29.875 I choose to cast my lot 01:17:29.875 --> 01:17:34.500 with those who keep God's holy Sabbath on the seventh day each week. 01:17:35.375 --> 01:17:37.625 From this day forth, 01:17:37.625 --> 01:17:42.042 I pledge to keep the Saturday Sabbath... 01:17:42.042 --> 01:17:44.375 ..as God has commanded us to do. 01:17:48.417 --> 01:17:53.750 And I, too, shall be a Sabbath-keeper... 01:17:53.750 --> 01:17:55.917 ..from this day forward. 01:17:55.917 --> 01:18:01.292 (“IN THE SWEET BYE AND BYE” PLAYS) 01:18:06.000 --> 01:18:10.042 “I gave them my Sabbaths to be a sign between me and them 01:18:10.042 --> 01:18:13.542 “that they might know that I am the Lord. 01:18:13.542 --> 01:18:17.000 “Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord also of the Sabbath, 01:18:17.000 --> 01:18:21.042 “and God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, 01:18:21.042 --> 01:18:23.708 “because that in it He had rested from all His work, 01:18:23.708 --> 01:18:25.583 “which God created and made, 01:18:25.583 --> 01:18:28.708 “for in six days, the Lord made heaven and earth 01:18:28.708 --> 01:18:32.250 “and rested on the seventh day.” 01:18:33.458 --> 01:18:37.833 You have my word. I will return with fresh enthusiasm. 01:18:37.833 --> 01:18:40.417 Spending time with Reverend Wheeler is what I need. 01:18:40.417 --> 01:18:44.417 What we need is a way out of this predicament. 01:18:44.417 --> 01:18:46.917 We're penniless, Joseph. 01:18:46.917 --> 01:18:49.083 Where's all this Sabbath business going to lead you? 01:18:49.083 --> 01:18:51.250 I'm following my heart. 01:18:51.250 --> 01:18:53.375 I'm being convinced by the Word of God. 01:18:53.375 --> 01:19:03.083 I know no other way to test error from truth. 01:19:07.750 --> 01:19:09.417 Elder Wheeler shared the Scriptures with me, 01:19:09.417 --> 01:19:12.458 and I found much peace that he is right. 01:19:12.458 --> 01:19:16.375 Christ kept the seventh day. Following him is most important. 01:19:16.375 --> 01:19:17.708 I support the Sabbath. 01:19:17.708 --> 01:19:22.375 And what of this girl? 01:19:22.375 --> 01:19:23.625 The one having visions in Maine. 01:19:23.625 --> 01:19:25.542 Hmm. 01:19:25.542 --> 01:19:29.208 I venture to make no opinion without seeing for myself first-hand. 01:19:29.208 --> 01:19:30.833 However, I would say she is doubtful to me. 01:19:30.833 --> 01:19:35.375 Quite doubtful. 01:19:41.167 --> 01:19:43.708 We're here today, people of many faiths, 01:19:43.708 --> 01:19:48.333 gathered together because of our commitment to Jesus 01:19:48.333 --> 01:19:53.708 and our acceptance of the Bible as the Word of God to guide us. 01:19:53.708 --> 01:19:58.208 This morning, a member of our community, Miss Ellen Harmon, 01:19:58.208 --> 01:20:00.667 has been asked to speak to us. 01:20:00.667 --> 01:20:04.208 She will share some of what God has blessed her with of late. 01:20:04.208 --> 01:20:06.208 (OTHERS WHISPER INDISTINCTLY) 01:20:06.208 --> 01:20:08.417 I don't think that I can do this. 01:20:08.417 --> 01:20:09.875 Have faith. 01:20:09.875 --> 01:20:13.833 Just being here is an act of courage. 01:20:13.833 --> 01:20:15.250 Miss Harmon. 01:20:28.292 --> 01:20:35.500 I was in prayer at the house of Mrs Haines in Portland. 01:20:35.500 --> 01:20:42.250 I lost consciousness and I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit. 01:20:42.250 --> 01:20:44.500 (WHISPERING) 01:20:44.500 --> 01:20:48.542 I rose high above the dark world 01:20:48.542 --> 01:20:54.958 and I looked for the Advent believers, but I couldn't find them. 01:20:54.958 --> 01:20:58.750 A voice, an angel, said to me, 01:20:58.750 --> 01:21:05.125 “Look again, and look a little higher.” 01:21:05.125 --> 01:21:11.167 I then saw a straight and narrow path far above the dark world. 01:21:11.167 --> 01:21:13.958 The Advent people were travelling on a path 01:21:13.958 --> 01:21:20.417 toward a bright and holy city. 01:21:20.417 --> 01:21:22.083 There was a light behind the believers, 01:21:22.083 --> 01:21:26.667 which the angel told me was the Midnight Cry. 01:21:26.667 --> 01:21:28.958 The angel confirmed that Father Miller's message was light, 01:21:28.958 --> 01:21:33.250 and that this date was the beginning of our journey, not the end. 01:21:33.250 --> 01:21:38.458 And all were safe who kept their eyes fixed upon Jesus, 01:21:38.458 --> 01:21:42.292 who was leading them to the Holy City. 01:21:42.292 --> 01:21:44.792 Some grew weary - the city was a great way off, 01:21:44.792 --> 01:21:47.792 and that they had expected to enter it before now. 01:21:47.792 --> 01:21:53.583 But Jesus would encourage them... by raising His right arm, 01:21:53.583 --> 01:21:58.250 from which came a wondrous light, 01:21:58.250 --> 01:21:59.958 which poured over the Advent band, 01:21:59.958 --> 01:22:06.875 and as it did, they shouted, “Hallelujah!” 01:22:10.583 --> 01:22:13.292 OTIS: But Brother Sargent, if Miss Harmon's visions are from God... 01:22:13.292 --> 01:22:17.583 Her visions do not come from God, Mr Nichols. 01:22:17.583 --> 01:22:19.833 But, my friends, how can you be so sure? 01:22:19.833 --> 01:22:23.958 Brother Otis, if Almighty God had a message for his people, 01:22:23.958 --> 01:22:26.750 would he choose to send it in such a frail mouthpiece? 01:22:26.750 --> 01:22:29.542 The girl can barely walk. 01:22:29.542 --> 01:22:34.500 She stands yea high. Her father is a hat-maker. 01:22:34.500 --> 01:22:37.708 She doesn't come from any kind of ministry background. 01:22:37.708 --> 01:22:43.625 Brothers, our Lord Jesus Himself warned us, “Beware of false prophets, 01:22:43.625 --> 01:22:45.625 “which come to you in sheep's clothing, 01:22:45.625 --> 01:22:48.625 “but inwardly, they are ravening wolves.” 01:22:48.625 --> 01:22:52.542 I have heard the visions overtake her, like a trance. 01:22:52.542 --> 01:22:56.500 I'm acquainted with a neighbour. She found her to be credible. 01:22:56.500 --> 01:22:58.500 Have either of you seen the young woman? 01:22:58.500 --> 01:23:02.167 No! And we shall not. 01:23:02.167 --> 01:23:05.250 Ellen Harmon's visions are a lie of the deceiver. 01:23:05.250 --> 01:23:07.542 She would not dare to have one in my presence. 01:23:07.542 --> 01:23:09.625 Aye, she COULD not, Mr Robbins! 01:23:09.625 --> 01:23:13.625 The power of our faith would bind the Devil's work. 01:23:13.625 --> 01:23:22.250 She speaks with great tenderness of the Word of the Lord. 01:23:24.417 --> 01:23:29.375 Brother Nichols, do not be fooled. 01:23:45.000 --> 01:23:50.000 Did you speak with them? Are they persuaded? 01:23:50.000 --> 01:23:51.500 If only they would meet Ellen, 01:23:51.500 --> 01:23:54.042 I believe they'd be convinced of God's truth. 01:23:54.042 --> 01:23:55.167 Invite them here, then. 01:23:55.167 --> 01:23:59.500 - Sargent and Robbins? - No, Ellen. 01:23:59.500 --> 01:24:01.458 She travels with her older sister, Sarah. 01:24:01.458 --> 01:24:03.708 Invite Miss Harmon here. 01:24:03.708 --> 01:24:08.292 But what would Robbins and Sargent say? 01:24:08.292 --> 01:24:11.792 We must let our friends hear her words for themselves. 01:24:11.792 --> 01:24:14.542 She will minister hope to their hearts. 01:24:14.542 --> 01:24:18.167 Yes. 01:24:18.167 --> 01:24:21.417 If Ellen's message is of God... 01:24:21.417 --> 01:24:25.917 ..no opposition from Sargent or Robbins will drown her out. 01:24:37.500 --> 01:24:40.333 It's such a joy to have you with me today, Sarah. 01:24:40.333 --> 01:24:42.917 There's no place I'd rather be, little sister. 01:24:42.917 --> 01:24:45.833 So many are anxious to hear you. 01:24:45.833 --> 01:24:48.708 I would be just as happy to stay home and take no part in this. 01:24:48.708 --> 01:24:51.458 But you grow stronger every day. 01:24:51.458 --> 01:24:53.750 You've said so yourself. 01:24:53.750 --> 01:24:56.083 'Tis true. 01:24:56.083 --> 01:24:59.625 But I do not want to add to our family's burden. 01:24:59.625 --> 01:25:05.583 Ellen, do you not realise that the message God has given you 01:25:05.583 --> 01:25:25.458 lifts up our hearts and spirits? 01:25:25.458 --> 01:25:27.167 (SUBDUED CONVERSATION) 01:25:27.167 --> 01:25:30.333 Have you yet had a chance to meet the Harmons yet? 01:25:30.333 --> 01:25:31.792 Brother White, I said have you met the Harmons yet? 01:25:31.792 --> 01:25:34.500 I've had tea, sir. Thank you for asking. 01:25:34.500 --> 01:25:36.167 Why don't you go meet the ladies 01:25:36.167 --> 01:25:39.833 before you get any more tongue-tied, lad. 01:25:46.000 --> 01:25:48.958 What a pleasure to meet you again, Miss Harmon. 01:25:48.958 --> 01:25:50.875 You might remember, I am James White. 01:25:50.875 --> 01:25:52.292 I'm a pastor with the Christian Connection. 01:25:52.292 --> 01:25:54.958 I've made the acquaintance of your father. 01:25:54.958 --> 01:25:56.792 We distributed pamphlets together before... 01:25:56.792 --> 01:26:00.792 Well, it's a pleasure, Mr White. 01:26:00.792 --> 01:26:02.750 I've heard many good things about your work for the Lord. 01:26:02.750 --> 01:26:08.625 I have heard such a thing before, 01:26:08.625 --> 01:26:11.500 yet it comes as a true surprise to me. 01:26:11.500 --> 01:26:18.417 Is it wrong for me to ask your age, Miss Harmon? 01:26:18.417 --> 01:26:20.833 I will be 18 on my next birthday. 01:26:20.833 --> 01:26:22.417 And you, Mr White - how old would you be? 01:26:22.417 --> 01:26:25.042 I'm 23 years old. 01:26:25.042 --> 01:26:27.458 And you have put yourself in the service of the Lord? 01:26:27.458 --> 01:26:29.042 Yes. 01:26:29.042 --> 01:26:30.667 I left teaching to spread the Word. 01:26:30.667 --> 01:26:33.000 Hmm. 01:26:52.625 --> 01:26:59.375 Welcome. Welcome. We are so honoured to have you here with us. 01:26:59.375 --> 01:27:05.792 Thank you. The honour is ours. 01:27:09.083 --> 01:27:13.417 Surely this humble, gentle girl is no child of Satan. 01:27:37.833 --> 01:27:40.500 Mr Sargent, Mr Robbins, what a happy surprise. 01:27:40.500 --> 01:27:42.833 We thought we might impose upon your generosity 01:27:42.833 --> 01:27:44.583 and lodge with your family tonight. 01:27:44.583 --> 01:27:47.125 I prayed that you might meet Ellen Harmon, 01:27:47.125 --> 01:27:48.208 and God has answered my prayers. 01:27:48.208 --> 01:27:50.250 - Come in, come in. - The Harmon girl... 01:27:50.250 --> 01:27:52.500 ..is here? 01:27:52.500 --> 01:27:54.667 She arrived a few days ago to share with us. 01:27:54.667 --> 01:27:59.958 Uh, Mr Robbins, um... 01:27:59.958 --> 01:28:03.167 ..we've forgotten to...to visit your sick friend. 01:28:03.167 --> 01:28:05.958 Oh, uh, yes! 01:28:05.958 --> 01:28:08.250 I have a friend. He is sick. And we had made a previous commitment. 01:28:08.250 --> 01:28:12.458 You cannot come in, just for a few moments of introduction? 01:28:12.458 --> 01:28:15.958 - Not possible. - No. With deepest regrets. 01:28:15.958 --> 01:28:21.417 If you cannot stay, I could bring Miss Harmon worship with you. 01:28:21.417 --> 01:28:24.292 This Sunday. We could take her to meet you in Boston. 01:28:24.292 --> 01:28:26.167 - We would not allow... - Uh, uh... 01:28:26.167 --> 01:28:28.750 Why, yes! That sounds like a fine plan. 01:28:28.750 --> 01:28:30.500 (CHUCKLES) 01:28:30.500 --> 01:28:35.333 Yes, yes. Bring the young Harmon woman to Boston. 01:28:35.333 --> 01:28:39.000 We will, uh, meet with her on, uh, Sunday! 01:28:39.000 --> 01:28:42.167 Travelling mercies, my brothers. 01:28:42.167 --> 01:28:45.875 We shall...say a prayer of healing for your friend. 01:28:54.917 --> 01:28:57.250 ETHEREAL VOICE: I am the messenger of God... 01:28:57.250 --> 01:29:00.583 Go to Randolph... Follow the light before you. 01:29:21.125 --> 01:29:22.250 Good morning, Ellen. 01:29:22.250 --> 01:29:23.917 Did you sleep well? 01:29:23.917 --> 01:29:26.083 I... Well... 01:29:26.083 --> 01:29:30.083 What is it, dear? Tell us. 01:29:30.083 --> 01:29:35.708 We are so grateful for your hospitality. 01:29:35.708 --> 01:29:40.292 I know that you feel that we should go to Boston. 01:29:40.292 --> 01:29:48.375 But I have been instructed to go to the township of Randolph. 01:29:48.375 --> 01:29:50.917 Why...'tis nothing in Randolph for you, 01:29:50.917 --> 01:29:53.875 unless you desire a new pair of leather boots. 01:29:53.875 --> 01:29:55.125 Do you need new boots? 01:29:55.125 --> 01:29:59.792 I would love new boots. 01:29:59.792 --> 01:30:04.667 All I know is that I have been instructed in vision by the Lord. 01:30:04.667 --> 01:30:07.417 We must go to the Thayer home in Randolph. 01:30:07.417 --> 01:30:11.542 But to what end? Help us, Ellen. We do not understand. 01:30:11.542 --> 01:30:16.583 Nor do I. 01:30:16.583 --> 01:30:18.667 I have only enough light to see the step before me, 01:30:18.667 --> 01:30:23.583 and that is to go to Randolph. 01:30:23.583 --> 01:30:28.417 God has promised me that when I arrive there, He shall reveal why. 01:30:35.458 --> 01:30:38.917 Why, it's the Nichols! 01:30:38.917 --> 01:30:40.833 What brings you to Randolph? 01:30:40.833 --> 01:30:43.000 - The Word of the Lord. - Oh! 01:30:43.000 --> 01:30:46.542 We have Ellen Harmon and her sister, Sarah, with us from Maine. 01:30:46.542 --> 01:30:50.917 I... Well... 01:30:50.917 --> 01:30:52.792 We... 01:30:52.792 --> 01:30:56.958 What can I say? 01:30:56.958 --> 01:30:59.208 “Welcome” would be a start. 01:30:59.208 --> 01:31:01.250 Oh... 01:31:11.750 --> 01:31:16.583 SARGENT: Brothers and sisters, our Lord Jesus Himself warned us, 01:31:16.583 --> 01:31:21.542 “Beware of false prophets who come in sheep's clothing, 01:31:21.542 --> 01:31:25.792 “for inwardly, they are ravenous wolves.” 01:31:27.958 --> 01:31:33.000 Our brother, Otis Nichols, and his wife, Mary, have brought guests. 01:31:33.000 --> 01:31:36.750 Ellen Harmon and her sister, Sarah. 01:31:45.542 --> 01:31:48.792 I thought you said they wanted us in Boston? 01:31:48.792 --> 01:31:51.083 It is clear they do not want us at all. 01:31:51.083 --> 01:31:55.083 Well, uh, brothers and sisters, as I was saying, 01:31:55.083 --> 01:31:58.375 the Lord impresses upon my heart that we should adjourn. 01:31:58.375 --> 01:32:05.375 After luncheon, we shall continue to...speak God's Word. 01:32:15.583 --> 01:32:16.958 MR THAYER: Before you arrived, 01:32:16.958 --> 01:32:20.042 they carried on for some time about Miss Harmon. 01:32:20.042 --> 01:32:23.500 They said that her visions came from Satan. 01:32:23.500 --> 01:32:26.250 Ellen Harmon can speak for herself. 01:32:26.250 --> 01:32:30.792 It's all so confusing. I do not know what to believe. 01:32:30.792 --> 01:32:37.000 Mr Sargent said that she would not dare have a vision in his presence, 01:32:37.000 --> 01:32:39.625 because he walks uprightly. 01:32:39.625 --> 01:32:41.917 And Mr Sargent told me just a few days ago 01:32:41.917 --> 01:32:46.583 for me to bring Ellen to meet him and Mr Robbins today in Boston. 01:32:46.583 --> 01:32:50.042 Then what has brought you to Randolph? 01:32:50.042 --> 01:32:53.208 Ellen had instruction from God last night. 01:32:53.208 --> 01:32:55.250 Oh... 01:32:56.167 --> 01:32:59.208 ♪ O, when shall I see Jesus 01:32:59.208 --> 01:33:01.375 ♪ And reign with Him above 01:33:01.375 --> 01:33:08.458 ♪ And shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning? 01:33:08.458 --> 01:33:13.125 ♪ And from the flowing fountain drink everlasting love 01:33:13.125 --> 01:33:18.750 ♪ And shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning? 01:33:18.750 --> 01:33:21.792 ♪ O, shout, glory! 01:33:21.792 --> 01:33:23.750 ♪ For I shall mount above the skies... ♪ 01:33:23.750 --> 01:33:25.208 Glory... 01:33:25.208 --> 01:33:27.208 (SINGING FADES) 01:33:27.208 --> 01:33:29.667 ELLEN: Glory. 01:33:29.667 --> 01:33:30.750 Is she...? 01:33:30.750 --> 01:33:33.375 Glory. 01:33:37.667 --> 01:33:39.083 Let's sing! 01:33:39.083 --> 01:33:41.625 ♪ O, shout glory! For I shall... ♪ 01:33:41.625 --> 01:33:44.375 Stay clear of her! 01:33:45.167 --> 01:33:47.833 Let us read from God's Word! 01:33:47.833 --> 01:33:51.333 “Thou shalt...have no other gods before me. 01:33:51.333 --> 01:33:53.667 “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, 01:33:53.667 --> 01:33:55.583 “or any likeness of anything that is in Heaven above, 01:33:55.583 --> 01:33:57.250 “or that is in the earth beneath, 01:33:57.250 --> 01:33:59.167 “or that is in the water under the earth. 01:33:59.167 --> 01:34:01.583 “Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them for I, the Lord...” 01:34:01.583 --> 01:34:04.125 - Oh, be quiet, you fool! - You are bowing to an idol! 01:34:04.125 --> 01:34:08.458 Don't you see? You are worshipping a golden calf! 01:34:08.458 --> 01:34:09.958 I have heard that visions from Satan 01:34:09.958 --> 01:34:13.542 can be stopped by placing a Bible on the person... 01:34:13.542 --> 01:34:16.000 Here. You place it on her. 01:34:16.000 --> 01:34:17.458 No. No... 01:34:17.458 --> 01:34:20.708 Very well. I will do it, then. 01:34:42.375 --> 01:34:45.667 This is the inspired testimony of God. 01:34:53.417 --> 01:34:58.750 “Thou hast turned my mourning into dancing. 01:34:58.750 --> 01:35:02.875 “Thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness.” 01:35:02.875 --> 01:35:10.625 Oh! 01:35:10.625 --> 01:35:17.875 “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, 01:35:17.875 --> 01:35:22.625 “but to the end thereof are the ways of death.” 01:35:22.625 --> 01:35:25.833 She quotes from the verse beneath her finger! 01:35:25.833 --> 01:35:28.167 (ALL MURMUR EXCITEDLY) 01:35:28.167 --> 01:35:31.333 Hallelujah. 01:35:44.583 --> 01:35:47.583 I can make out none of the letters. 01:35:47.583 --> 01:35:51.292 Shall I read it for you, my dear? 01:35:55.833 --> 01:35:57.875 “Brother Miller, 01:35:57.875 --> 01:36:03.292 “although a stranger to you, I have desired to write you a few words. 01:36:03.292 --> 01:36:06.125 “I have always believed that God called you 01:36:06.125 --> 01:36:11.417 “to preach the definite time of the Lord's coming in 1844, 01:36:11.417 --> 01:36:16.000 “and that it was just as it should be. 01:36:16.000 --> 01:36:17.875 “And if the time had not been preached then, 01:36:17.875 --> 01:36:24.667 “the church and world would never have been effectually warned. 01:36:24.667 --> 01:36:33.542 “I have enclosed part of a vision of Ellen Harmon of Portland. 01:36:33.542 --> 01:36:38.083 “I fully believe that her visions are from Heaven. 01:36:38.083 --> 01:36:40.542 “Sister Harmon has been a resident in my family home 01:36:40.542 --> 01:36:44.167 “much of the time for about the past eight months. 01:36:44.167 --> 01:36:49.208 “The spirit of God is with her and has been seen in a remarkable manner. 01:36:49.208 --> 01:36:56.542 “I would ask you to lay aside prejudice and suspend judgement 01:36:56.542 --> 01:37:02.042 “until you have read and compared them with the Scripture, and present truth. 01:37:02.042 --> 01:37:07.625 “Yours, waiting, for the return of the Lord, Otis Nichols.” 01:37:07.625 --> 01:37:09.667 Hmm. 01:37:09.667 --> 01:37:11.833 Brother Nichols sounds sincere. 01:37:11.833 --> 01:37:14.917 Surely they are just grasping at straws. 01:37:16.167 --> 01:37:18.250 The Bible says that, in the last days, 01:37:18.250 --> 01:37:23.375 some will receive visions from the Lord. 01:37:23.375 --> 01:37:28.917 Soon, we shall see our smiling Saviour's face - of that I am certain. 01:37:35.792 --> 01:37:38.042 PRUDENCE: Yet another letter? 01:37:38.042 --> 01:37:42.917 Fanatics are out there spreading all kinds of nonsense to the people. 01:37:42.917 --> 01:37:45.458 In this, you mean Ellen Harmon? 01:37:45.458 --> 01:37:48.250 From all reports, she is sincere - a true believer. 01:37:48.250 --> 01:37:50.250 But I'm alarmed about these so-called visions. 01:37:50.250 --> 01:37:53.708 They say her longest vision lasted four hours. 01:37:53.708 --> 01:37:56.083 But visions? 01:37:56.083 --> 01:37:59.042 Condition of her poor health is more likely the explanation. 01:37:59.042 --> 01:38:00.792 Will you seek her out? 01:38:00.792 --> 01:38:04.125 She's invited to speak now with regularity. 01:38:04.125 --> 01:38:09.833 I'm certain our paths will cross. 01:38:09.833 --> 01:38:16.792 Joseph, I don't have enough flour to bake even one loaf of bread. 01:38:16.792 --> 01:38:21.625 How much do you need? 01:38:21.625 --> 01:38:24.333 At least two more cups. 01:38:42.292 --> 01:38:44.208 Out searching for Jesus are we, Mr Bates? 01:38:44.208 --> 01:38:46.833 - (MEN LAUGH NEARBY) - I think he went that way. 01:38:46.833 --> 01:38:50.083 No, wait, maybe over there... 01:38:50.083 --> 01:38:53.917 (MEN CONTINUE LAUGHING) 01:38:56.125 --> 01:38:57.542 What can I do for you today, Joseph? 01:38:57.542 --> 01:39:02.667 Just some flour. 01:39:02.667 --> 01:39:08.125 However much this will buy. 01:39:52.167 --> 01:39:53.583 Is this our evening supper? 01:39:53.583 --> 01:39:55.417 It is that. 01:39:55.417 --> 01:39:58.792 Do we have any jam or apple butter? 01:39:58.792 --> 01:40:07.708 Not unless you picked some up while you were out. 01:40:07.708 --> 01:40:11.125 Prudy... 01:40:11.125 --> 01:40:22.667 I spent the last money I have on earth to buy that flour. 01:40:22.667 --> 01:40:26.542 First the farm to the Millerite cause. 01:40:26.542 --> 01:40:29.208 Then our friends and family to scorn us. 01:40:29.208 --> 01:40:33.542 Our son to the sea. 01:40:33.542 --> 01:40:37.542 Now all of our money is gone? 01:40:37.542 --> 01:40:44.250 How much more of this do you think we can take? 01:40:44.250 --> 01:40:46.833 We must pray. The Lord will provide. 01:40:46.833 --> 01:40:53.083 Joseph, please... 01:40:53.083 --> 01:40:57.833 ..have you nothing more to offer? 01:40:57.833 --> 01:41:01.917 Perhaps the earth should swallow me whole. 01:41:01.917 --> 01:41:04.750 Is that what I should pray for? 01:41:24.333 --> 01:41:26.333 Do you have any mail for me, Mr Drew? 01:41:26.333 --> 01:41:32.167 Oh, yes, Mr Bates. As a matter of fact, I do. 01:41:36.125 --> 01:41:39.208 There's, uh, five cents postage due. 01:41:39.208 --> 01:41:45.625 Sir, I... 01:41:45.625 --> 01:41:49.458 ..I do not have the money. 01:41:49.458 --> 01:41:53.458 You can bring it in when you see fit. 01:41:53.458 --> 01:41:57.625 That would be wrong, sir. 01:41:57.625 --> 01:42:05.167 I have not five cents to my name. 01:42:05.167 --> 01:42:09.667 Joseph, I'll take your word that you'll find a way to repay the debt. 01:42:11.250 --> 01:42:16.375 Matthew, if you... if you would open it... 01:42:16.375 --> 01:42:18.458 ..I would be more comfortable. 01:42:29.000 --> 01:42:30.875 (CHUCKLES) 01:42:30.875 --> 01:42:32.958 “I send you this in the name of the Lord...” 01:42:44.708 --> 01:42:47.958 When you deliver these goods to my home, 01:42:47.958 --> 01:42:50.042 my wife will say you've made a mistake, but pay her no mind. 01:42:50.042 --> 01:42:53.958 Certainly, Captain Bates. 01:43:02.292 --> 01:43:04.167 Prudy! 01:43:04.167 --> 01:43:07.333 (LAUGHS) 01:43:07.333 --> 01:43:11.000 - Joseph, it's a miracle. - Indeed. 01:43:57.208 --> 01:43:59.167 MAN: I now pronounce you husband and wife. 01:43:59.167 --> 01:44:04.583 Mr and Mrs James White. 01:44:06.583 --> 01:44:08.625 Congratulations. 01:44:08.625 --> 01:44:11.000 Thank you. 01:44:12.542 --> 01:44:16.375 Ellen White. It has a lovely ring to it, don't you think? 01:44:16.375 --> 01:44:18.250 Yes, it does. 01:44:18.250 --> 01:44:20.708 The name fits you well... 01:44:20.708 --> 01:44:22.625 ..Mrs White. 01:44:22.625 --> 01:44:24.333 (CHUCKLES) 01:44:32.875 --> 01:44:38.083 What's wrong? 01:44:38.083 --> 01:44:43.583 I had always imagined this moment in a church. 01:44:43.583 --> 01:44:49.542 But we have none to call home. 01:45:10.083 --> 01:45:14.583 What Brother Bates writes here stirs my heart. 01:45:14.583 --> 01:45:18.208 Indeed. Everything he affirms is supported by Scripture. 01:45:18.208 --> 01:45:20.333 Well, he traces the Sabbath back to its creation 01:45:20.333 --> 01:45:24.667 and then reminds us it is at the heart of God's Ten Commandments. 01:45:24.667 --> 01:45:26.667 If the early Church kept the seventh day as Sabbath, 01:45:26.667 --> 01:45:29.833 then we shall cast our lot with them. 01:45:36.000 --> 01:45:38.625 JOSEPH: It is clear that in the final days before Jesus returns, 01:45:38.625 --> 01:45:42.250 the keeping of the Commandments will become a significant issue. 01:45:42.250 --> 01:45:45.750 John, in Revelation, chapter 12, verse 17, describes a people, 01:45:45.750 --> 01:45:50.917 “who keep the Commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus.” 01:45:50.917 --> 01:45:54.208 In the last days, these people are to become the objects of Satan's wrath. 01:45:54.208 --> 01:45:56.875 Then chapter 14, verses 6 through 11, 01:45:56.875 --> 01:45:59.500 John describes God's last warning message 01:45:59.500 --> 01:46:02.042 to be given to the world before Jesus comes, 01:46:02.042 --> 01:46:04.125 symbolised by the messages of the three angels. 01:46:04.125 --> 01:46:09.000 Verse 12 tells of the people that will take that message to the world - 01:46:09.000 --> 01:46:12.333 “Here are they that keep the Commandments of God 01:46:12.333 --> 01:46:16.333 “and have the faith of Jesus.” 01:46:16.333 --> 01:46:19.500 It is not one or the other. 01:46:19.500 --> 01:46:21.042 Jesus himself says in the Gospel, 01:46:21.042 --> 01:46:24.375 “If you love me, keep my Commandments.” 01:46:25.500 --> 01:46:27.583 Thank you, and bless you, my brethren. 01:46:27.583 --> 01:46:33.333 Thank you, Mr Bates. 01:46:33.333 --> 01:46:35.750 That was truly inspiring, Brother Curtis. 01:46:35.750 --> 01:46:39.792 We are so delighted to have you and your new husband here, Sister White. 01:46:39.792 --> 01:46:40.875 The Lord has shown us the truth 01:46:40.875 --> 01:46:43.458 in Brother Bates' message on the Sabbath. 01:46:43.458 --> 01:46:46.375 Glory to God. 01:46:46.375 --> 01:46:48.000 Ellen... 01:46:49.625 --> 01:46:51.542 MR CURTIS: Give Sister White some room. 01:46:54.208 --> 01:46:56.333 ELLEN: Twinkling lights. 01:46:56.333 --> 01:47:04.167 Stars. 01:47:04.167 --> 01:47:09.375 As many as the sands upon the shore. 01:47:09.833 --> 01:47:15.500 ETHEREAL VOICE: Look upon the glory of God's creation. 01:47:45.917 --> 01:47:47.917 - How is she? - Fine. 01:47:47.917 --> 01:47:50.167 The visions never weaken her. 01:47:50.167 --> 01:47:52.792 Often, in fact, she's healed. 01:47:52.792 --> 01:47:55.333 The things she spoke of tonight, without ever leaving New England. 01:47:55.333 --> 01:47:59.417 I...I spent 20 years at sea to learn the half of it. 01:47:59.417 --> 01:48:02.250 You have been one of her loudest critics. 01:48:02.250 --> 01:48:04.625 Until now, Brother White. 01:48:04.625 --> 01:48:05.917 There's no way she could have known 01:48:05.917 --> 01:48:07.958 about the stars and planets she described tonight, 01:48:07.958 --> 01:48:10.292 except that God showed her. 01:48:10.292 --> 01:48:13.292 You can count me in the camp of her strongest supporters. 01:48:20.417 --> 01:48:21.500 BATES: I studied the Sabbath 01:48:21.500 --> 01:48:23.208 with Brother Edson and Brother Crosier in Port Gibson, 01:48:23.208 --> 01:48:27.125 then travelled on to the Curtis home in Topsham and met the Whites. 01:48:27.125 --> 01:48:31.333 Did Mrs White have one of her fainting spells? 01:48:31.333 --> 01:48:33.875 I was wrong to doubt her, Prudy. 01:48:33.875 --> 01:48:38.500 She had a vision right in front of me. 01:48:38.500 --> 01:48:39.708 I believe God is using her 01:48:39.708 --> 01:48:44.292 to confirm the truths He is revealing in our study of Scripture. 01:48:44.292 --> 01:48:46.917 I still have my doubts. 01:48:46.917 --> 01:48:49.292 Perhaps reading my written account will better explain. 01:48:49.292 --> 01:48:51.042 You're going to write of her visions? 01:48:51.042 --> 01:48:55.333 Yes, and on the seventh-day Sabbath. 01:49:01.708 --> 01:49:04.083 This is all Miller's fault. 01:49:04.083 --> 01:49:07.708 Has anyone seen old William? 01:49:07.708 --> 01:49:09.000 To think he started this madness. 01:49:09.000 --> 01:49:12.000 Ah! There were lunatics long before him. 01:49:12.000 --> 01:49:13.500 And many more after. 01:49:13.500 --> 01:49:15.500 I hear he's been ill, doesn't leave his farm. 01:49:15.500 --> 01:49:19.125 I'd say a prayer, but...then I'd be a hypocrite. 01:49:19.125 --> 01:49:21.792 Why don't these disappointed Millerites 01:49:21.792 --> 01:49:23.667 just go back to the churches they came from? 01:49:23.667 --> 01:49:24.500 Some of them have. 01:49:24.500 --> 01:49:26.042 But the others wouldn't go back even if they could. 01:49:26.042 --> 01:49:29.500 Most of them still believe that Jesus is coming at any moment. 01:49:29.500 --> 01:49:33.208 Still setting dates and searching the skies, I hear. 01:49:33.208 --> 01:49:37.500 Poor William. What a shame all his hard work has come to this, eh? 01:49:37.500 --> 01:49:40.500 At least he and that Himes chap had an organised movement. 01:49:40.500 --> 01:49:42.125 - I mean, this is just... - A mess. 01:49:42.125 --> 01:49:44.125 There's no leadership, no churches. 01:49:44.125 --> 01:49:47.250 I hear there's a young woman having visions in Maine, 01:49:47.250 --> 01:49:49.833 and a sea captain holding prayer meetings on Saturdays. 01:49:49.833 --> 01:49:53.292 Saturdays? Well, that's one mob I won't be joining. 01:49:53.292 --> 01:49:55.292 (ALL LAUGH) 01:49:58.458 --> 01:50:02.917 (BABY GRIZZLES) 01:50:16.500 --> 01:50:21.500 Bates has printed about the Sabbath again. 01:50:21.500 --> 01:50:23.667 But how did he have the money? 01:50:23.667 --> 01:50:25.417 JAMES: I... He didn't. 01:50:25.417 --> 01:50:30.875 We still have to raise funds to pay the expenses. 01:50:30.875 --> 01:50:39.208 How will we get $7.50? 01:50:39.208 --> 01:50:41.375 The hour of judgement has come. The year's harvest... 01:50:41.375 --> 01:50:46.542 (JOYFUL MUSIC PLAYS OVER DIALOGUE) 01:50:59.500 --> 01:51:00.958 - Amen. - Amen. 01:51:00.958 --> 01:51:02.417 Amen. 01:51:06.292 --> 01:51:08.375 ELLEN: We work so hard to study God's work, 01:51:08.375 --> 01:51:10.167 and yet I still cannot understand the Scriptures 01:51:10.167 --> 01:51:12.792 that you and the others wrestle over. 01:51:12.792 --> 01:51:16.333 I feel as if I am always on the outside, looking in. 01:51:16.333 --> 01:51:18.083 Ellen, when we come into an impasse, 01:51:18.083 --> 01:51:21.333 God gives you, in vision, the clarification from His Word. 01:51:21.333 --> 01:51:22.458 But when I am not in vision, 01:51:22.458 --> 01:51:25.625 it is as if my mind is locked to understanding the Scriptures. 01:51:25.625 --> 01:51:28.208 (BABY CRIES) 01:51:28.208 --> 01:51:29.958 JAMES: This may be a blessing. 01:51:29.958 --> 01:51:31.167 Perhaps God is protecting you 01:51:31.167 --> 01:51:33.125 so that people cannot falsely claim our message 01:51:33.125 --> 01:51:35.833 is based on your visions instead of on God's Word. 01:51:35.833 --> 01:51:40.625 (BABY CRIES) 01:51:40.625 --> 01:51:42.125 We have already attended three gatherings 01:51:42.125 --> 01:51:45.208 in search of our Bible truth. 01:51:45.208 --> 01:51:48.583 Must we go to Connecticut for this conference at the Beldens'? 01:51:48.583 --> 01:51:50.250 I think it would be wise to attend. 01:51:50.250 --> 01:51:52.875 But we have no money for it, James. 01:51:52.875 --> 01:51:54.375 I am to be paid next week for cutting wood. 01:51:54.375 --> 01:51:58.958 I expect $10 for my labours. 01:51:58.958 --> 01:52:03.958 I cannot mind my child and travel, James. I cannot. 01:52:03.958 --> 01:52:07.792 Our Father has called us to this work. He will never leave us nor forsake us. 01:52:07.792 --> 01:52:15.875 (BABY CONTINUES CRYING) 01:52:24.917 --> 01:52:28.500 We had some very passionate discussions this morning. 01:52:28.500 --> 01:52:30.917 We must keep our heads. 01:52:30.917 --> 01:52:32.542 So many of the signs of His return 01:52:32.542 --> 01:52:33.833 that Jesus gave to His disciples in Matthew 01:52:33.833 --> 01:52:35.875 are being fulfilled around us, today. 01:52:35.875 --> 01:52:39.750 Agreed. And we've made much progress. 01:52:39.750 --> 01:52:43.000 Four years ago, who would have imagined worshipping on Saturday? 01:52:43.000 --> 01:52:47.583 'Tis true. Common ground can be found when we come together. 01:52:47.583 --> 01:52:51.125 We keep the Commandments not to BE saved, but because we ARE saved. 01:52:51.125 --> 01:52:54.375 Exactly. As Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my...” 01:52:54.375 --> 01:52:57.708 And if you love me, you'll wait till everybody's ready to eat. 01:52:57.708 --> 01:52:59.208 (ALL CHUCKLE) 01:52:59.208 --> 01:53:02.917 Bates. (LAUGHS) 01:53:08.958 --> 01:53:12.250 OTIS: You and Ellen have spent so much time traveling to spread the word, 01:53:12.250 --> 01:53:14.333 but you cannot be everywhere. 01:53:14.333 --> 01:53:16.333 And neither do we wish to be. 01:53:16.333 --> 01:53:18.500 Leaving our son behind each journey makes the wagon light, 01:53:18.500 --> 01:53:20.625 but our hearts heavy. 01:53:20.625 --> 01:53:24.167 The Lord has shown me a way that we can reach the Advent believers 01:53:24.167 --> 01:53:27.500 without having to travel so frequently. 01:53:27.500 --> 01:53:30.083 We must establish a newspaper. 01:53:30.083 --> 01:53:32.083 But Brother Bates believes that we should put our efforts 01:53:32.083 --> 01:53:33.917 towards pamphlets and books, 01:53:33.917 --> 01:53:35.500 not to an ongoing paper. 01:53:35.500 --> 01:53:37.417 Brother Nichols, two paths are but one. 01:53:37.417 --> 01:53:40.000 We have no quarrel with his approach. 01:53:40.000 --> 01:53:43.083 But my husband is prepared to start immediately on a periodical, 01:53:43.083 --> 01:53:46.542 as books often suffer neglect on the shelf. 01:53:46.542 --> 01:53:48.667 Where will the funds comes for this? 01:53:48.667 --> 01:53:52.500 We'll let the paper be small at first. 01:53:52.500 --> 01:53:54.792 As our people read, they will send means by which to print. 01:53:54.792 --> 01:53:57.833 From a small beginning, God has shown me 01:53:57.833 --> 01:54:01.583 that this little paper will go round the world. 01:54:13.125 --> 01:54:17.375 ANNIE: How much did it cost? 01:54:17.375 --> 01:54:19.125 $652, Annie. 01:54:19.125 --> 01:54:21.500 600... 01:54:21.500 --> 01:54:23.917 Oh, Lord have mercy. 01:54:23.917 --> 01:54:25.458 Hiram Edson paid for it? 01:54:25.458 --> 01:54:26.875 Yes. 01:54:26.875 --> 01:54:28.250 But word has gone out in the “Review”, 01:54:28.250 --> 01:54:31.667 and already funds are coming back to pay the loan. 01:54:31.667 --> 01:54:33.250 It's a miracle. 01:54:33.250 --> 01:54:35.417 JAMES: Yes. 01:54:35.417 --> 01:54:38.958 And news of miracles travels fast. 01:54:38.958 --> 01:54:43.667 Roll up your sleeves... 01:54:43.667 --> 01:54:46.958 ..because our work has really begun. 01:55:12.875 --> 01:55:14.708 ELLEN: They should call this paper the Messenger of Deception. 01:55:14.708 --> 01:55:19.167 This article is filled with lies about God's work! 01:55:19.167 --> 01:55:21.292 They have poisoned many hearts, James. 01:55:21.292 --> 01:55:24.292 Good men whom we once published in the Review 01:55:24.292 --> 01:55:25.833 now misinterpret Scripture, spreading error. 01:55:25.833 --> 01:55:30.125 Here's more bad news. 01:55:30.125 --> 01:55:32.750 In Wisconsin, the meeting tent has gone missing. 01:55:32.750 --> 01:55:35.583 - We cannot allow this! - We cannot stop it. 01:55:35.583 --> 01:55:37.292 We are not organised. We have no authority. 01:55:37.292 --> 01:55:45.667 (COUGHS) 01:55:45.667 --> 01:55:50.292 We must find a way to treat your lungs. 01:55:50.292 --> 01:55:52.375 Here's another letter from John Andrews and John Loughborough. 01:55:52.375 --> 01:55:55.125 - That can't be bad. - Read it. 01:55:55.125 --> 01:55:57.125 They're both exhausted. 01:55:57.125 --> 01:55:59.542 Brother Andrews labours all week to earn a living. 01:55:59.542 --> 01:56:00.708 His eyesight is going. 01:56:00.708 --> 01:56:03.042 His voice is nearly lost from preaching on weekends. 01:56:03.042 --> 01:56:07.292 And I wish those were our only troubles. 01:56:07.292 --> 01:56:09.458 What do you have to tell me? 01:56:09.458 --> 01:56:15.792 The landlord has sent a notice regarding next year's rent. 01:56:15.792 --> 01:56:17.958 $14.50 a month. 01:56:17.958 --> 01:56:20.125 What are we to do? 01:56:20.125 --> 01:56:21.375 We could move. 01:56:21.375 --> 01:56:23.833 To Vermont? 01:56:23.833 --> 01:56:25.458 Some have suggested Michigan. 01:56:25.458 --> 01:56:27.792 You would pack up and go west? 01:56:27.792 --> 01:56:30.375 You have visited before. 01:56:30.375 --> 01:56:34.042 You, yourself, said the people were so kind. 01:56:34.042 --> 01:56:37.333 The Battle Creek brethren want the responsibility of publishing. 01:56:37.333 --> 01:56:40.083 Battle Creek. 01:56:40.083 --> 01:56:41.917 Hardly sounds inviting. 01:56:41.917 --> 01:56:44.708 (CHUCKLES) 01:56:44.708 --> 01:56:47.750 Haven't you been battling most of your life? 01:56:47.750 --> 01:56:50.125 Could suit you well to live in such a town. 01:56:50.125 --> 01:56:52.667 Is that so? 01:57:20.542 --> 01:57:22.208 The sisters are bringing over mattresses, 01:57:22.208 --> 01:57:24.125 and a table with two chairs. 01:57:24.125 --> 01:57:28.000 The building down the street has more room for the boys to run about. 01:57:28.000 --> 01:57:30.625 Our first house of worship will be ready in a few weeks. 01:57:30.625 --> 01:57:33.125 Thank you, Uriah. 01:57:33.125 --> 01:57:35.792 You are a blessing to our family. 01:57:35.792 --> 01:57:37.500 Before I go, I borrowed some money 01:57:37.500 --> 01:57:41.000 to get several cakes of maple sugar and two bushels of wheat. 01:57:41.000 --> 01:57:46.042 We will pay it all back. 01:57:47.083 --> 01:57:50.125 (COUGHS) 01:57:50.125 --> 01:57:52.375 Come. 01:57:56.042 --> 01:57:57.792 Do you want to show Dad the window? 01:58:05.917 --> 01:58:08.375 ELLEN: “Little heed is given to the Bible, 01:58:08.375 --> 01:58:12.708 “and the Lord has given a lesser light to lead men and women 01:58:12.708 --> 01:58:15.625 “to the greater light - the Bible. 01:58:15.625 --> 01:58:18.875 “I do not ask you to take my words. 01:58:18.875 --> 01:58:21.333 “Lay Sister White to one side. 01:58:21.333 --> 01:58:25.292 “Don't quote my words until you can obey the Bible. 01:58:25.292 --> 01:58:29.167 “I exalt the precious Word before you. 01:58:29.167 --> 01:58:31.750 “Our position and faith is in the Bible.” 01:58:39.250 --> 01:58:42.042 JAMES: I want you to know, I have put our house here in your name. 01:58:45.792 --> 01:58:47.292 I will not hear such talk. 01:58:47.292 --> 01:58:48.792 Hmm. 01:58:48.792 --> 01:58:50.833 What choice have you now but to listen? 01:58:50.833 --> 01:58:52.750 (COUGHS) 01:58:52.750 --> 01:58:55.250 If you rest, your health will improve. 01:58:58.167 --> 01:59:00.250 I have deeded the house to you. 01:59:02.708 --> 01:59:04.500 If God should bid me rest in my grave, 01:59:04.500 --> 01:59:06.917 I will not leave a widow with three children and no home. 01:59:06.917 --> 01:59:08.625 I will not. 01:59:10.000 --> 01:59:14.167 I have faith that the Lord will not take you from us. 01:59:16.125 --> 01:59:18.875 There is much work left for you to do, Mr White. 01:59:19.875 --> 01:59:22.833 We can now count more than 2,000 believers. 01:59:24.583 --> 01:59:26.417 Ellen, I have tried to make this work... 01:59:26.417 --> 01:59:28.042 No, you have succeeded. 01:59:38.125 --> 01:59:40.625 We shall continue to wait upon the Lord. 01:59:40.625 --> 01:59:43.458 (COUGHS) 01:59:51.958 --> 01:59:55.833 Ownership must be taken out of the hands of the individuals. 01:59:55.833 --> 01:59:59.083 I alone own the printing press, Brother Bell, and that is not right. 01:59:59.083 --> 02:00:01.667 And I own the land the church is built on. 02:00:01.667 --> 02:00:04.083 Under whose name should it stand? 02:00:04.083 --> 02:00:06.208 No one man's, I think. 02:00:06.208 --> 02:00:08.458 Brother Andrews has made the suggestion 02:00:08.458 --> 02:00:11.000 that we need not organise legally as a church. 02:00:11.000 --> 02:00:12.958 But we could be incorporated under the laws of Michigan 02:00:12.958 --> 02:00:14.625 as an association. 02:00:14.625 --> 02:00:16.375 An association? 02:00:16.375 --> 02:00:18.958 The earliest of all Christians were set up as such. 02:00:18.958 --> 02:00:21.083 The discussion must be had. 02:00:22.333 --> 02:00:24.583 We shall call a conference to meet here in Battle Creek. 02:00:24.583 --> 02:00:26.125 An agreement must be found, 02:00:26.125 --> 02:00:28.500 even if we have to sit until the Lord returns to do so. 02:00:33.417 --> 02:00:36.667 (MEN CHATTER) 02:00:44.250 --> 02:00:46.750 (CHATTERING QUIETENS) 02:00:46.750 --> 02:00:49.333 Do I have a motion to create a publishing association? 02:00:49.333 --> 02:00:50.750 MEN: Aye. Aye. Aye. 02:00:50.750 --> 02:00:54.792 ANDREWS: Gentlemen, under the laws of Michigan, 02:00:54.792 --> 02:00:59.625 we cannot incorporate our publishing work until we choose a name. 02:00:59.625 --> 02:01:02.042 - (OTHERS MUTTER) - MAN: Brother Andrews is right! 02:01:02.042 --> 02:01:03.708 MAN: I agree with Brother Andrews. 02:01:06.250 --> 02:01:12.500 Gentlemen, let us not back down from what we have spent two days resolving. 02:01:12.500 --> 02:01:15.167 This child of ours has been created, 02:01:15.167 --> 02:01:17.625 and is now so grown that it is exceedingly awkward 02:01:17.625 --> 02:01:19.292 to have no name for it. 02:01:22.458 --> 02:01:24.667 We have been called the people of the shut door... 02:01:26.208 --> 02:01:29.125 ..because we believe that the door to the Holy Place was closed, 02:01:29.125 --> 02:01:33.917 and the door to the Most Holy Place in the Heavenly Sanctuary was opened. 02:01:33.917 --> 02:01:36.000 Should that be part of our name? 02:01:37.500 --> 02:01:40.292 (MUTTERING) 02:01:46.250 --> 02:01:47.875 Whatever name we choose... 02:01:49.083 --> 02:01:52.250 ..it should not be objectionable to the world at large. 02:01:52.250 --> 02:01:54.500 We've had two days of discussions. 02:01:54.500 --> 02:01:56.708 And, yet, you are no closer? 02:01:57.875 --> 02:01:59.708 Progress has been made. 02:01:59.708 --> 02:02:02.708 But there are still objections. 02:02:05.292 --> 02:02:08.833 It's important that everyone be heard, James. 02:02:14.542 --> 02:02:16.167 (BABY COOS) 02:02:16.167 --> 02:02:18.042 Yes, John Herbert, especially you. 02:02:19.750 --> 02:02:23.792 Our fourth son is perhaps the loudest. 02:02:23.792 --> 02:02:26.125 Now, where would he get that from? 02:02:37.250 --> 02:02:39.333 (SIGHS) 02:02:48.667 --> 02:02:49.958 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 02:02:49.958 --> 02:02:53.417 BATES: Gentlemen... Brothers, come to order. 02:02:58.583 --> 02:03:02.750 I say we call our association The Church of God. 02:03:02.750 --> 02:03:04.917 Others have that name already. 02:03:04.917 --> 02:03:07.208 And doesn't that sound a bit boastful? 02:03:07.208 --> 02:03:09.542 ‘Tis the case. 02:03:09.542 --> 02:03:12.875 (MUTTERING) 02:03:13.917 --> 02:03:16.208 (POUNDING ON DESK) 02:03:21.250 --> 02:03:24.542 Perhaps we should look to our two pillars of faith - 02:03:24.542 --> 02:03:27.542 the Sabbath and the Second Coming of Jesus. 02:03:27.542 --> 02:03:30.958 What do we say to being called the Seventh-Day Adventists? 02:03:30.958 --> 02:03:34.667 (MURMURS OF APPROVAL) 02:03:36.167 --> 02:03:37.917 Do I have a motion? 02:03:40.125 --> 02:03:43.750 I make a motion that we call ourselves Seventh-Day Adventists. 02:03:43.750 --> 02:03:45.333 ALL: Aye! 02:03:46.458 --> 02:03:50.458 (TRIUMPHANT MUSIC) 02:04:17.083 --> 02:04:18.833 Wondrous day. Wondrous day, sir. 02:04:18.833 --> 02:04:21.917 It has been a long, long time coming. 02:04:24.708 --> 02:04:29.625 (BABY CRIES LOUDLY) 02:04:31.625 --> 02:04:33.833 The infection spreads, and I can do nothing. 02:04:33.833 --> 02:04:35.375 Only pray. 02:04:35.375 --> 02:04:37.917 - (CONTINUES CRYING) - But our poor son is hot as fire. 02:04:37.917 --> 02:04:40.750 (BABY COUGHS AND SPLUTTERS) 02:04:42.333 --> 02:04:44.208 (CRIES) 02:04:44.208 --> 02:04:46.000 Shhh... 02:04:49.333 --> 02:04:51.000 ELLEN: James... 02:04:51.000 --> 02:04:52.708 (SOBS) Not our son! 02:04:52.708 --> 02:04:54.292 James... 02:05:25.042 --> 02:05:27.125 ELLEN: 29 days ago... 02:05:30.250 --> 02:05:32.250 ..we lost our baby boy, John. 02:05:36.958 --> 02:05:43.292 I understand now the grief of King David, when he lost his child. 02:05:45.833 --> 02:05:51.583 “My son... My son, would God I had died for thee.” 02:05:53.792 --> 02:05:56.708 And yet I cling to the Father’s promise 02:05:56.708 --> 02:06:02.083 that “all things work together for good to them that love God.” 02:06:07.083 --> 02:06:14.833 But I come before you today, January 12th 1861... 02:06:16.375 --> 02:06:18.875 ..to tell you I have been shown in vision 02:06:18.875 --> 02:06:23.167 that more States will join South Carolina in the secession, 02:06:23.167 --> 02:06:26.000 and a terrible war will result. 02:06:30.375 --> 02:06:34.500 I saw large armies raised by both North and South. 02:06:34.500 --> 02:06:38.917 I saw the battle raging, I heard the booming cannon. 02:06:40.542 --> 02:06:42.542 The dead and wounded falling on every side. 02:06:43.958 --> 02:06:45.875 And I was taken in vision to the homes 02:06:45.875 --> 02:06:50.875 of those who lost brothers, sons and husbands in the war. 02:06:52.750 --> 02:06:54.417 And there are... 02:06:56.042 --> 02:06:58.000 ..men and women in this house today, 02:06:58.000 --> 02:07:00.417 who will lose their loved ones in the days to come. 02:07:04.042 --> 02:07:07.417 This war will be fought over slavery 02:07:07.417 --> 02:07:12.750 and the stubbornness of those who refuse to see the truth of God. 02:07:14.375 --> 02:07:18.417 The law requiring us to return a slave back to his master, 02:07:18.417 --> 02:07:21.042 we must never obey. 02:07:22.542 --> 02:07:28.708 “Now, therefore, I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, 02:07:28.708 --> 02:07:30.917 “by virtue of the power in me 02:07:30.917 --> 02:07:33.625 “vested by the Constitution and the laws, 02:07:33.625 --> 02:07:35.667 “have thought fit to call forth, 02:07:35.667 --> 02:07:38.583 “and hereby do call forth... 02:07:39.875 --> 02:07:42.833 “..the militia of the several States of the Union, 02:07:42.833 --> 02:07:46.917 “to the aggregate number of 75,000... 02:07:48.708 --> 02:07:51.792 “..in order to suppress said combinations, 02:07:51.792 --> 02:07:55.250 “and to cause the laws to be duly executed.” 02:07:56.458 --> 02:07:59.375 JAMES: This war is a terrible tragedy for our nation. 02:07:59.375 --> 02:08:02.500 JOSEPH: That it is. How I wish man would heed the Word of God. 02:08:07.292 --> 02:08:11.208 How is your health, Brother White? You need more rest. 02:08:11.208 --> 02:08:15.667 Today, six local conferences voted to form a general conference 02:08:15.667 --> 02:08:18.000 with John Byington as our first president. 02:08:19.500 --> 02:08:21.875 That fact alone steadies my step. 02:08:23.167 --> 02:08:26.542 God’s work can truly move forward without hindrance. 02:08:26.542 --> 02:08:28.458 The Lord leads and we follow. 02:08:38.667 --> 02:08:41.625 But he seemed fine when we left him. And that was only days ago! 02:08:41.625 --> 02:08:43.958 - He WAS fine. Yes. He... - The doctor says it’s pneumonia? 02:08:43.958 --> 02:08:45.750 Are you certain? 02:08:46.875 --> 02:08:49.917 Mother! Thank goodness you're both here. 02:08:58.542 --> 02:09:00.042 Henry? 02:09:02.167 --> 02:09:04.958 Henry, can you hear me? 02:09:06.875 --> 02:09:09.042 Promise me...Mother... 02:09:10.125 --> 02:09:16.625 that if I die...I'm laid by the side of my little brother, John Herbert... 02:09:17.833 --> 02:09:20.875 ..that we may come up together... 02:09:22.083 --> 02:09:23.875 ..in the morning of the Resurrection. 02:09:26.417 --> 02:09:29.000 God will do all things well, my son. 02:09:30.500 --> 02:09:32.167 I cannot bear it. 02:09:34.500 --> 02:09:38.792 To lose sweet baby John three months after his birth... 02:09:41.042 --> 02:09:44.208 It was as if we had only borrowed him from God. But this! 02:09:45.250 --> 02:09:46.542 Mother... 02:09:48.042 --> 02:09:50.500 ..I will meet you in Heaven, 02:09:50.500 --> 02:09:53.083 for I know you will be there.... 02:09:56.625 --> 02:10:00.542 (SOBS) No, Henry! 02:10:04.375 --> 02:10:06.208 Henry! 02:10:06.208 --> 02:10:08.875 Henry! (SOBS) 02:10:13.250 --> 02:10:16.583 (SOBBING CONTINUES) 02:11:14.250 --> 02:11:15.875 Still, you are writing. 02:11:15.875 --> 02:11:18.750 It seems months you've been at that desk. 02:11:19.917 --> 02:11:22.667 I understand it better when I put the ideas on paper. 02:11:27.875 --> 02:11:30.125 It was a vision concerning our health. 02:11:30.125 --> 02:11:32.292 Will you read me some of it? 02:11:32.292 --> 02:11:34.625 The heart of the message received 02:11:34.625 --> 02:11:38.625 is the connection between caring for our souls and our bodies. 02:11:38.625 --> 02:11:42.417 So many of us are nearly used up in our service of the Lord. 02:11:42.417 --> 02:11:46.958 I saw that tobacco in any form is a slow and malignant poison. 02:11:46.958 --> 02:11:49.083 But ‘tis often said tobacco has healing value... 02:11:49.083 --> 02:11:52.042 I am only telling you what I have seen. (CHUCKLES) 02:11:52.042 --> 02:11:54.542 Alcohol, tea and coffee are to be avoided. 02:11:54.542 --> 02:11:56.792 Ah. Continue. 02:11:58.792 --> 02:12:00.750 We should dispense of meat, 02:12:00.750 --> 02:12:03.167 and return instead to the diet of Eden - 02:12:03.167 --> 02:12:06.208 grains, vegetables, nuts, fruit. 02:12:06.208 --> 02:12:08.292 JAMES: Did the Lord really show you that? 02:12:08.292 --> 02:12:10.125 (CHUCKLES) 02:12:11.500 --> 02:12:13.833 How are we to live without meat? 02:12:13.833 --> 02:12:16.167 - It gets worse. - Ah. 02:12:16.167 --> 02:12:19.375 Rich cakes and sweet pies are to be avoided. 02:12:19.375 --> 02:12:21.875 (BOTH LAUGH) 02:12:24.958 --> 02:12:29.125 You will have the butchers, the smoke-shop owners, 02:12:29.125 --> 02:12:32.083 the saloons...all after us, now. 02:12:32.083 --> 02:12:34.708 - Oh, the bakers, too. - There’s more. 02:12:34.708 --> 02:12:38.667 Our body requires pure water, exercise and clean air. 02:12:42.708 --> 02:12:45.375 Caring for our health is a spiritual matter. 02:12:48.792 --> 02:12:52.667 I have seen that it is a sacred duty to care not only for our own health, 02:12:52.667 --> 02:12:54.917 but to teach others how to care for theirs. 02:13:08.458 --> 02:13:10.333 ELLEN: Edson! 02:13:20.292 --> 02:13:21.708 Hands. 02:13:35.750 --> 02:13:37.542 Our Heavenly Father, 02:13:37.542 --> 02:13:40.542 we thank You for blessing us with this nourishment 02:13:40.542 --> 02:13:42.000 and this delicious meal. 02:13:42.000 --> 02:13:44.833 In Your name, we thank You. Amen. 02:13:44.833 --> 02:13:46.625 BOTH: Amen. 02:13:53.667 --> 02:13:56.875 Edson, why don’t you eat? 02:13:56.875 --> 02:13:59.708 Because he’s full of all the food he shouldn’t be eating. 02:13:59.708 --> 02:14:01.875 Now, Willie, stop trying to get your brother in trouble. 02:14:03.167 --> 02:14:05.750 Our focus should not be on a list of bad foods. 02:14:05.750 --> 02:14:08.083 It is more important that you understand 02:14:08.083 --> 02:14:11.250 your body is the temple of God, and you must treat it accordingly. 02:14:11.250 --> 02:14:12.792 Do you understand? 02:14:12.792 --> 02:14:14.417 - Yes. - ELLEN: Good. 02:14:15.458 --> 02:14:17.750 Father, will you pass the onions? 02:14:19.875 --> 02:14:21.542 (CRASHES) 02:14:21.542 --> 02:14:23.708 ELLEN: James. James! 02:14:23.708 --> 02:14:26.333 - James! - Father! 02:14:26.333 --> 02:14:28.417 Boys, go get the doctor. James! 02:14:30.167 --> 02:14:31.333 James... 02:14:31.333 --> 02:14:33.667 Hey, hey. I'm right here. I'm right here. 02:14:33.667 --> 02:14:35.458 James, look at me. 02:14:38.375 --> 02:14:41.500 Your husband has had another stroke. 02:14:42.667 --> 02:14:45.250 - He's already much improv... - (JAMES MUMBLES) 02:14:45.250 --> 02:14:48.750 No, don't try now. You have facial paralysis. 02:14:48.750 --> 02:14:50.417 It's common after this kind of incident. 02:14:59.667 --> 02:15:01.417 Tell me now what we must do. 02:15:01.417 --> 02:15:04.625 Well, rest is the most important thing. Lots of it. 02:15:04.625 --> 02:15:06.292 And then I’m in favour of bloodletting. 02:15:06.292 --> 02:15:09.125 Bloodletting? I don't think that that is an option. 02:15:09.125 --> 02:15:11.958 The barber on Main Street will receive my instructions. 02:15:11.958 --> 02:15:14.792 He has the proper instruments for the incisions. 02:15:14.792 --> 02:15:18.625 Draining blood is known to be most effective treatment following stroke. 02:15:18.625 --> 02:15:20.667 We shall consider that avenue 02:15:20.667 --> 02:15:22.750 once James is well enough for such a procedure. 02:15:22.750 --> 02:15:26.542 You are not a physician, Mrs White. Now, I’ll be back in the morning. 02:15:26.542 --> 02:15:31.583 A stroke is a powerful thing. You are lucky to be alive, Mr White. 02:15:31.583 --> 02:15:35.417 ELLEN: Thank you. Boys, please show the good doctor to the door. 02:16:05.500 --> 02:16:08.750 I have put two sons in the ground, Mr White. 02:16:08.750 --> 02:16:10.583 You are going nowhere. 02:16:10.583 --> 02:16:14.417 The good Lord has borrowed the use of your right side to see to that. 02:16:14.417 --> 02:16:17.125 He will find the best way to bring you back to good health. 02:16:38.208 --> 02:16:42.541 (MUSIC PLAYS OVER DIALOGUE) 02:17:13.833 --> 02:17:17.041 Today we inaugurate the Western Health Reform Institute. 02:17:18.291 --> 02:17:20.958 We have only to look for inspiration in this project 02:17:20.958 --> 02:17:24.250 at the progress in health made by our dear brother, James. 02:17:25.375 --> 02:17:29.583 Sister White, using principles given her in vision by God, 02:17:29.583 --> 02:17:32.541 has demonstrated that we have much work to do. 02:17:33.708 --> 02:17:38.250 Moving forward, health care will be a principal concern for our church. 02:17:44.291 --> 02:17:49.791 I have seen that complete rest alone does not bring healing. 02:17:50.916 --> 02:17:54.875 It needs to be linked with exercise, diet and faith in God. 02:17:56.625 --> 02:18:00.166 And many of you already know the importance of water, 02:18:00.166 --> 02:18:03.625 and using fruit, grains, nuts and vegetables. 02:18:05.041 --> 02:18:08.666 What we eat is of paramount importance. 02:18:09.708 --> 02:18:12.958 These plans are not only for healing but for prevention. 02:18:12.958 --> 02:18:14.958 May God bless our obedience, 02:18:14.958 --> 02:18:17.708 and give us the inner strength to continue His work 02:18:17.708 --> 02:18:21.250 of spreading the good message of the Second Coming to the world. 02:18:21.250 --> 02:18:23.708 (APPLAUSE) 02:18:34.458 --> 02:18:37.458 (APPLAUSE) 02:18:48.458 --> 02:18:50.250 That is Bourdeau. 02:18:50.250 --> 02:18:54.458 B-O-U-R-D-E-A-U. 02:18:56.708 --> 02:18:59.208 Brother Loughborough and Brother Bourdeau have gone to California, 02:18:59.208 --> 02:19:02.208 but where are the others who will say, “Here I am, Lord. Send me”? 02:19:04.541 --> 02:19:07.333 We should not turn away those in need. 02:19:07.333 --> 02:19:09.833 Education and healing go hand in hand. 02:19:11.083 --> 02:19:13.958 How can we heal the body and leave the mind to waste? 02:19:14.958 --> 02:19:17.416 Jesus spent much more time healing than he did preaching. 02:19:18.416 --> 02:19:19.875 'Tis true. 02:19:19.875 --> 02:19:21.916 We need more able workers. 02:19:21.916 --> 02:19:23.916 (SIGHS) Yes. 02:19:25.375 --> 02:19:27.875 We must train more young men for service. 02:19:29.625 --> 02:19:32.166 Our young people begin work right after grammar school. 02:19:32.166 --> 02:19:34.333 There should be a way to give them a better education. 02:19:48.041 --> 02:19:50.208 I could use a little help stacking this wood. 02:20:03.458 --> 02:20:06.500 Thank you kindly. I'm Bell. Goodloe Bell. 02:20:06.500 --> 02:20:08.833 How'd you get stuck chopping this wood? 02:20:10.292 --> 02:20:14.125 - I'm not stuck, Master... - States. He's George States. 02:20:14.125 --> 02:20:15.542 I'm Edson White. 02:20:16.625 --> 02:20:18.625 Chopping wood's good for my health. 02:20:19.750 --> 02:20:21.500 My wife died last year. 02:20:24.875 --> 02:20:26.750 And I stopped caring for my health. 02:20:27.875 --> 02:20:29.708 Sorry to hear that. 02:20:29.708 --> 02:20:32.042 But...well, how does chopping wood help? 02:20:33.167 --> 02:20:37.625 Instead of being dosed with compounds, I've learned to use my limbs outdoors. 02:20:38.667 --> 02:20:41.000 And now you're here, doing chores? 02:20:41.000 --> 02:20:43.417 Sharp mind is as good a tool as a sharp axe. 02:20:46.917 --> 02:20:48.750 What did you do before you came here to chop wood? 02:20:49.750 --> 02:20:51.125 I was a teacher for many years. 02:20:52.250 --> 02:20:54.375 And then a school inspector. 02:21:01.625 --> 02:21:03.833 I met a fine man at the Health Institute this week. 02:21:03.833 --> 02:21:06.250 - Mm. - His name is Goodloe Bell. 02:21:06.250 --> 02:21:08.083 - I believe I've seen him. - Yes. 02:21:08.083 --> 02:21:10.417 He arrived in poor health, with frayed nerves. 02:21:10.417 --> 02:21:12.417 Chopped wood for better than an hour. 02:21:12.417 --> 02:21:16.583 Mm, yes - exercise and being outdoors is a wonder for good health. 02:21:17.833 --> 02:21:21.750 After we talked to him, George and I got to thinking... 02:21:21.750 --> 02:21:23.500 ELLEN: Mm-hm? 02:21:23.500 --> 02:21:25.333 About chopping wood? 02:21:25.333 --> 02:21:28.000 No, Willie - about going to school. 02:21:36.625 --> 02:21:40.833 ELLEN: “Teaching is the most precise work ever assumed by men and women 02:21:40.833 --> 02:21:42.542 “to deal with youthful minds. 02:21:42.542 --> 02:21:46.125 “The greatest care should be taken in the education of youth - 02:21:46.125 --> 02:21:47.958 “to so vary the manner of instruction 02:21:47.958 --> 02:21:51.375 “as to call forth the high and noble powers of the mind.” 02:22:03.125 --> 02:22:05.125 John Harvey Kellogg. 02:22:06.958 --> 02:22:08.833 William K. Kellogg. 02:22:10.250 --> 02:22:12.042 George States. 02:22:14.708 --> 02:22:16.500 Edson White. 02:22:18.250 --> 02:22:20.125 William White. 02:22:32.750 --> 02:22:35.833 ETHEREAL VOICE: Your house is the world. 02:22:35.833 --> 02:22:37.917 (UPLIFTING MUSIC) 02:23:00.292 --> 02:23:01.958 It has been two years 02:23:01.958 --> 02:23:04.833 since the death of our pioneering brother, Joseph Bates... 02:23:06.000 --> 02:23:10.625 ..and 30 years since God raised up this pioneering people. 02:23:12.708 --> 02:23:17.292 In my most recent vision, the heavenly messenger said, 02:23:17.292 --> 02:23:21.708 “You are entertaining ideas that are too limited for this time. 02:23:21.708 --> 02:23:24.208 “Your house is the world.” 02:23:24.208 --> 02:23:28.458 We have just placed many resources into publishing “Signs of the Times”. 02:23:29.542 --> 02:23:31.167 MAN: What of our plans for the Pacific Press? 02:23:31.167 --> 02:23:34.125 Have we sent Brothers Loughborough and Bourdeau to California - 02:23:34.125 --> 02:23:35.792 at great cost - 02:23:35.792 --> 02:23:37.500 only to have it stretch across the ocean? 02:23:37.500 --> 02:23:39.042 - (MURMURING) - Where's the money coming from? 02:23:39.042 --> 02:23:41.208 (MURMURING CONTINUES) 02:23:44.708 --> 02:23:48.750 Surely our resources are better used here - at home. 02:23:51.042 --> 02:23:53.083 “Your house is the world.” 02:23:54.458 --> 02:23:56.708 We are to hold forth so that all may have an opportunity 02:23:56.708 --> 02:23:58.792 to receive the truth. 02:24:00.958 --> 02:24:04.125 The message we bear is a worldwide message. 02:24:05.250 --> 02:24:07.792 It will go in power to distant Oregon, 02:24:07.792 --> 02:24:11.667 to Europe, to Australia, to the islands of the seas, 02:24:11.667 --> 02:24:14.125 to all nations, tongues and peoples. 02:24:14.125 --> 02:24:17.125 (MURMURING) 02:24:17.125 --> 02:24:18.583 Order! 02:24:21.458 --> 02:24:23.542 ANDREWS: How can we question this duty? 02:24:26.125 --> 02:24:29.292 Souls are perishing that may now be reached. 02:24:30.917 --> 02:24:32.708 Brother Andrews, I move that we take up the issue 02:24:32.708 --> 02:24:34.458 at our general conference in August. 02:24:35.667 --> 02:24:39.000 We shall put to a vote expansion into the foreign field. 02:24:56.125 --> 02:24:58.417 In order to expand, everyone will feel the stretch. 02:24:59.875 --> 02:25:02.542 They're sending Brother Andrews to Switzerland! 02:25:02.542 --> 02:25:04.708 (EXCLAMATIONS AND APPLAUSE) 02:25:10.500 --> 02:25:12.250 (SIGHS) 02:25:18.333 --> 02:25:22.333 An adventure on the high seas - how Brother Bates would have loved that. 02:25:22.333 --> 02:25:23.875 Indeed. 02:25:23.875 --> 02:25:26.667 We feel confident that the Lord is leading us. 02:25:26.667 --> 02:25:28.208 JAMES: Well, travel safely, Brother Andrews - 02:25:28.208 --> 02:25:29.958 you will be in our family's prayers. 02:25:31.958 --> 02:25:33.583 Mind your step. 02:25:40.625 --> 02:25:42.167 Farewell. 02:25:46.667 --> 02:25:50.333 He will spread the good news of Christ's soon return to Europe. 02:25:50.333 --> 02:25:52.333 And beyond that, we must tell the world. 02:26:00.042 --> 02:26:02.458 ELLEN: “We have nothing to fear for the future 02:26:02.458 --> 02:26:05.208 “unless we forget the way the Lord has led us, 02:26:05.208 --> 02:26:08.333 “and His teaching in our past history.” 02:26:10.458 --> 02:26:16.458 (TRIUMPHANT MUSIC RISES) 02:26:19.458 --> 02:26:25.833 (“LIFT UP THE TRUMPET” PLAYS)