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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 24, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 43.

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Note and Comment

By Editor

This Present Time

THIS present time is one of thrilling interest, and of peril as well, to every man, woman, and child. We have indeed reached the times which shall try men's souls. Perils confront us socially, politically, and religiously. Warring elements exist on every side. It is a time for sober thinking, for careful living. Regarding this the California Christian Advocate of May 30, 1912, says:—
The time has come when men of sober, thoughtful minds should be heard. The present tumultuous condition doubtless has a reason, but it must not be forgotten that one tumult does not cure another. Society, by the superficial education of the sensational press, has become frenzied. We need progress, but it should be steady, regular, dignified, and righteous. There is no need of being in a wild, frenzied tumult just because every one else is in the rigors of a strange mania. Who are the men who have given us this great, free republic? — Washington, Hamilton, Marshall, Adams, Monroe, and Lincoln. These have all been men who have stood against the storm and tumult. At the close of the American Revolution the confederate colonies were without coherency, and ruin was not only staring them in the face, but it was raging and rioting everywhere. Be careful! this country has millions upon millions of foreigners, uninformed as to the meaning and working agencies of a free country. There is too much inflammable material in this country to be kindling bonfires recklessly. Every Christian citizen should take a moment and do some sober thinking for himself and for his very greatly agitated country.