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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 5, 1908

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 10.

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Editorial

By Editor

Announcement

For several years the editor of the REVIEW has been planning to prepare an exposition of the book of Daniel, but for various reasons he has not been able to carry out his purpose. He now wishes to announce that he proposes to undertake this work at an early date, and that the results of his study will appear in a series of articles in the REVIEW. These articles will not encroach upon the space assigned to the usual editorial matter, but will be printed in another department of the paper.
The importance of the instruction contained in the book of Daniel in its relation to this advent movement is a sufficient reason for a re-examination and a restatement of the wonderful truths therein set forth, and the additional light which has been revealed in recent years and the present fulfilment of prophecy furnish new material for study and presentation. The exposition will be on conservative lines, giving special prominence to practical gospel teaching, one objective point being to make it clear that this advent movement has a sure foundation in the utterances of the prophets.
As preliminary to the general study of Daniel’s prophecy there will be a series of articles under the title “The Priest and the Sanctuary,” in which the sanctuary in type, in prophecy, and in antitype, and the ministry of our great High Priest in the final work of atonement, will be considered. There seems to be a special demand for the presentation of the truth upon these weighty subjects just now, and for that reason this series of articles will precede the others, even though they may call for an examination of a portion of the book of Daniel. The first of these articles will appear about the first of May.
It is self-evident that all the present readers of the REVIEW and many others ought to have the benefit of these studies. An understanding of the teaching of the Scriptures concerning the sanctuary and its services is fundamental to a clear grasp of the third angel’s message. A failure to understand this great truth leads to uncertainty concerning this whole advent movement. It therefore seems especially fitting that at this time an earnest effort should be made to place the REVIEW within the reach of every Sabbath-keeping family in the United States, and that the attention of our people in all parts of the English-speaking world should be directed to this announcement. All who believe that we are now living in the time of the cleansing of the sanctuary ought to be grounded and settled in this doctrine, and may properly be put in remembrance of these things, even though they know them, and are established in the present truth.
Let every one note this announcement and watch for the promised articles. Let those who appreciate the importance of the matter to be presented make an effort to bring this announcement to the attention of any who are not regular readers of the paper and to secure their subscription. This is an opportune time for a special effort in behalf of the REVIEW. We ask for the co-operation of all the friends of the paper.
Further reference to this matter will be made from time to time in the columns of the REVIEW and in other ways.
In the face of the indifference and criticism and opposition this advent movement goes steadily forward. There is hardly a country of any importance on the face of the earth where this truth has not gained a foothold, and it has been planted in many obscure corners of the world. Additional workers are being sent forward to strengthen the hands of those already in the field or to push into some unentered field. In several countries where progress was impeded by oppressive laws, freedom of the press and of worship has been granted, and the work has taken a long step forward as the result. Any unprejudiced person who is willing to look the facts squarely in the face must be compelled to admit that this is more than a spasmodic flurry on the part of a few enthusiasts, and that the hand of God must be recognized in the evidences of growth and permanency which can not be ignored. But one who persists in standing in the smoke must not expect to get a clear view of his surroundings, and one who holds a copper coin close to his eye must not complain if he does not see the veins of rich gold which are visible to others. If we choose to prevent ourselves from seeing the plain evidences of God’s working in the giving of the closing message of the gospel, we ought not to hold God responsible for our own perversity. He who has eyes and ears, let him see and hear of the doings of the Lord which are marvelous in our eyes.