Storrs believed that Christ’s return was near and that it was important for Christians to keep awake and spiritually alert, ready for the day of inspection.
وقد آمن ان رجوع المسيح قريب وأنه من المهم ان يبقى المسيحيون صاحين ومتيقظين روحيا ،‏ مستعدين ليوم الفحص .‏