Turkey’s Failed Appeal for Help
“He shall come to his end, and none shall help him,” says the prophecy of Daniel, speaking of the Turkish Power. Dan. 11:45. Turkey has long been dependent on the help of other Powers for the maintenance of her position in Europe, and has had the help of European Powers when brought into a tight place, until she has come to rely on such help as a regular thing in her political controversies. But on the last occasion, when pressed by France, the accustomed and anticipated help failed her. To the last moment Turkey refused the French demands, trusting that some of the Powers would come to her assistance. Finally, she appealed to England for help, but England was silent. The French fleet appeared in Turkish waters, and Turkey was forced to submit. “None shall help him,” says the prophecy; and apparently Turkey has come within sight of the time when this prophecy is to meet its fulfillment. “And at that time shall Michael stand up.”