The Signs of the Times
By Editor
HE SIGNS OF THE TIMES has reached the close of its eighth volume. It has proved of unusual interest to its thousands of readers, who everywhere pronounce it a live religious paper; a reliable expositor of Scripture; an energetic defender of the truth of the Bible, and a household paper the contents of which, in every department, are pure and elevating. By the events of the past year the SIGNS has been called out to defend with boldness the true principles of Religious Liberty which were held so sacred by the founders of our Government. And the future promises to be still more exciting in this respect, as the rights of minorities are more and more disregarded. Such a paper cannot fail to be both interesting and useful. With the commencement of the year 1883 the SIGNS will enter upon its mission with a stronger editorial staff, with increased facilities for publication, and with a larger list of subscribers than any previous volume. Its success in the past has been remarkable, and many expressions of approval and encouragement are received from every quarter of the globe. We confidently announce that the columns of the SIGNS will be, as heretofore, filled with interesting and instructive matter, profitable to all classes of readers. Editors whose names and pens have given character and value to the paper in past volumes, will continue their efficient labors during the year 1883. Also, all the leading contributors in Europe and in various parts of our own country, who have added so much to its value heretofore, will continue their favors in Volume Nine. And in addition to this, valuable aid has been secured for its office and local editorial work, which cannot fail to increase its interest and usefulness.