Peace-Yet Arm to the Teeth by J. N. Q.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 7, 1910

Peace—Yet Arm to the Teeth

By J. N. Q.

WHEN the hosts of evil are at work inspiring nations with the war spirit, they at the same time seek to cover their purposes by a peace-and-safety cry. Bishop Joseph G. Hartzell, of Africa, in a recent address in Washington, dwelling upon the present extensive armament of the nations, said:—

In spite of this increase in armaments that is bothering the world, there was never a time in history when the nations were so completely friendly, when there was such perfect amity, as now. The world is in a great bond of friendship, and the United States crosses hands with Great Britain to lead the earth in friendship.

Bishop Honda, representing the Orient at the World's Sunday-school Convention, confessed that Japan must stand hostile in Asia, but added that “she is merely complying with the demands of fashion in increasing her armaments.”

A big army and navy, we must admit, are necessary evils. There is something in the doctrine of armed peace, and there is no nation on the face of the globe that wants peace more than my land of Nippon.

Surely the cry of peace and safety is to be heard everywhere; “sudden destruction” is what God says is to be experienced. This will be the sad ending of it all.

J. N. Q.