The Watchman by Editor

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 12, 1911

The Watchman

By Editor

The Present Truth Evangelizer

The October Watchman struck a vital chord, for again we exhausted our edition. It is truly phenomenal the way the Lord is blessing in the circulation of this excellent magazine.

In the November number we think we have surpassed all previous efforts, and our cover design is the finest we have yet secured. It is printed in four colors, and is certainly a beauty. It is a most striking picture of the hand of Providence in the history of the United States.

We want every one to read our leading editorial, “Was Our Nation Established by Divine Providence?” Is it not strange that nearly 5,500 years elapsed since the beginning of time before the western hemisphere was discovered, during which time four powerful universal monarchies rose and fell? When the Old World was exhausted by almost ceaseless conflict, God prepared virgin soil for the growth and development of heaven-born principles long trampled in the dust by the legions of Europe. From it the United States sprang forth, and took her place among the nations as an example of what God-given freedom and equality can accomplish when nourished in soil wet with the dew of Heaven’s blessing. Read how the United States, the most favored of governments, must have been established by Providence for a definite purpose.

Another editorial, “The Hand of God in History,” is an excellent review of evidences indicating divine direction in the affairs of men. Have the wheels of time, grinding out the centuries, turned in vain? When universal empire held sway, defended by the imperial army of Rome, Christendom dreamed of nothing but despotism. How different to-day! World dominion after a supreme struggle has given way, and several kingdoms now occupy the throne of the Cæsars, maintaining universal peace by their jealous fear of one another. Truly the hand of God is visible in history, and the handwriting on the wall is plainly legible when viewed from a Bible standpoint. This article is interesting and instructive because it views history and its Maker in the light of the prophetic word.

Those interested in the causes of the unrest prevailing to-day should read Clarence Santee’s excellent article entitled “A Prophecy of the Last Days.” Every one knows that more wealth is being amassed to-day than in the palmiest days of Babylon’s splendor. Labor conditions are strained and perplexing. The unsettled world presents a picture to-day, a counterpart of which can not be found in all history. This article shows that remarkable prophecies are being fulfilled right before us, and that present-day labor troubles are one of the many signs that the end hastens on apace. An article of real value!

“The Home of the Saved,” by Wm. M. Crothers, is an excellent review of a perplexing question. Plain, simple Bible statements make this article an intelligent exposition of the theme selected.

These are four of our leading articles, and do not represent the magazine fully. Secure a copy, and read many other interesting things prepared for our readers.

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SOUTHERN PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION.