From the days of 1844, when this definite advent movement had its rise, this gift of the Spirit of prophecy appeared. Observers outside the movement have often borne tribute to the strong upbuilding character of this special gift in the work of Seventh-day Adventists. But only those who have lived with the ministry of this gift, and observed its working from within, can ever know how strong and ever fresh and constant and sure that gift of the Spirit of prophecy has been in the advent movement, from the times of 1844 until today. And so it must ever be; for it is a spiritual gift, the ministry of which continues. In its messages of inspiration and instruction and counsel, covering in manifold detail every phase of this closing gospel movement, this gift is a factor that still works powerfully in building up the cause of God in all the four quarters of the earth. SPIAM 10.2