A Valuable Publication by Editor

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 30, 1908

A Valuable Publication

By Editor

When the Johnston Sunday Bill was passed by the United States Senate, May 15, 1908, a step of great significance was taken toward the accomplishment of the long-cherished purpose to commit the government of the United States to a policy of religious legislation. In view of this fact, it seemed that the time had come when the magazine Liberty should speak in no uncertain tones concerning the present peril and the outlook for the immediate future.

In the issue of Liberty for the third quarter, now ready, this matter has accordingly been presented with the utmost plainness, from the standpoint both of prophecy and history. The experience of the fourth and fifth centuries, when church and state were united in the Roman republic, resulting in the making of “the beast” of prophecy, is fully set forth, and the parallel drawn between the making of “the beast” in those days and the making of “an image to the beast” in this republic in these days. As an essential part of the development of this subject, the Johnston Sunday bill is considered, and the religious character of such legislation is clearly demonstrated. The general principles which are at stake in all religious legislation are also discussed.

The feature of this number of Liberty which, we believe, will enable canvassers to sell it almost at sight, is a full-page combination picture of Hon. W. H. Taft and another of Hon. W. J. Bryan, the two leading candidates for the presidency.

This number of Liberty ought to have a very wide circulation, and we hope that many who have not engaged in this work heretofore, will act as agents for it. Full particulars concerning rates, etc., can be obtained from this office.