Turkey and the Fulfillment of Prophecy by Editor

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 14, 1912

Turkey and the Fulfillment of Prophecy

By Editor

The events of the last few days have been stirring ones in connection with the Near East. The Turkish government has been hard pressed on every side. The flower of its army has been wasted by the fierce onslaughts of its northern neighbors. The powers of Europe thus far have turned a deaf ear to its entreaties. It is only by the interference of its strong neighbors or by the sufferance of its victorious foes that any of its European possessions will be left it. The united Balkan armies have practically overrun Turkey in Europe, and at this writing the forts surrounding Constantinople are under heavy siege; and unless some unforeseen contingency arises, this last stronghold of European Turkey will soon be in the hands of the victors. We are glad to present this week an article from the pen of Elder A. G. Daniells, in our Editorial department, on “Turkey in the Light of Prophecy.” This article gives a clear, logical statement of the position long held by this denomination, a position from which there is certainly no occasion to recede in view of the progressive fulfilment of prophecy before our very eyes. While we must deplore the carnage and destruction which this the most bloody war thus far has caused, we still must rejoice in that it affords an additional sign of fulfilling prophecy, an omen of the coming reign of peace and righteousness in the standing up of Michael.