The Czar Is Young Yet

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 24, 1879

The Czar Is Young Yet

THERE is a story told of a patriotic Russian which shows how far the worship of the powers that be can go. He was boasting in the presence of an Englishman of the excellence of the Czar. He proved beyond a doubt that he possessed more gifts and virtues than all the other crowned heads of Europe put together. The Englishman naturally rebelled, and said at last in tones of superb sarcasm, “Well, my friend, you will at least acknowledge that the Czar is not equal to the Almighty.” The Russian, unwilling to admit even that, replied evasively: “Perhaps not; but you know the Czar is young yet.” And do those who prefer to take charge of themselves and guide their affairs without God’s help feel much differently!