The Signs of the Times for 1884.
By Editor
THE publishers take pleasure in calling the attention of the public to this popular journal. Its rapidly increasing circulation, and the many words of commendation that have come in from all quarters, prove that the paper is meeting with approval. The following are some of the features which have gained for it its present high standing:— It has always been consistent with its claim to be a strictly Religious Journal. It entirely ignores political questions, as such; it is not merely non-partisan, but absolutely non-political. In this it stands almost alone among religious journals. It makes prompt note, however, of the political movements which have any bearing whatever upon religious questions, or that fulfill prophecy, carefully noting the signs of the times. It has rigidly adhered to the rule made by its managers in the beginning, to admit no paid advertisements of any kind. The religious books and missionary institutions which it occasionally notices are connected with the cause which the paper is laboring to advance, and are gratuitously advertised for the benefit of its patrons. The mechanical work is of the highest order; the paper is of good quality, the print clear, and the general make-up neat. The high moral tone of the paper, and the great variety of matter which it presents, make it emphatically a journal for the family. We believe it more nearly approaches the ideal of a live family religious newspaper than any other paper published. Editors whose names and pens have given character to the paper in the past, still continue their work; and every effort will be made to secure the best contributors to its columns, and to make the coming volume more interesting and useful than any that has preceded it. The EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT of the SIGNS contains live articles on every Bible subject. The prophecies of the Old and the New Testaments receive especial attention. Every question that from time to time agitates the religious world, is treated as fully as the interests of the reader demands. Much care is also given to the answering of questions on religious subjects of general interest, that may be asked by subscribers or friends. Under the heading "GENERAL ARTICLES" will be found a great variety of subjects, both original and selected. The articles found on the first page of each paper, have everywhere been highly appreciated, and pronounced of great interest. They alone are worth the price of the paper. On the subject of TEMPERANCE the SIGNS occupies no neutral position. It is outspoken and radical, not confining its advocacy of temperance to the mere abstinence from intoxicating liquors. This feature of the paper has met with the greatest favor, and has been highly commended. The SABBATH-SCHOOL DEPARTMENT is conducted by those actively engaged in Sabbath-school work. It contains a Bible Commentary on the lessons. Every possible effort will be made to increase the interest in this department the coming year. Much attention is given in this paper to the subject of MISSIONS both home and foreign. It will contain sketches from the lives of great Missionaries in the past, and also reports from Missionaries now laboring in different parts of the world. It has special correspondents in Switzerland, England, France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden. The HOME CIRCLE embraces pleasant reading for the household, only of an elevated and moral character. No serial stories published. Nothing of the novelette style admitted. Its object is to combine the useful with the agreeable. A synopsis of the NEWS OF THE DAY, or items of the most important events as given in the best daily papers, is a feature that is highly prized by many readers, especially those who do not take the dailies. Here they can get the real news separated from the chaff. Much care is bestowed on this department. It is divided into News and Notes both secular and religious. It will be the object of the SIGNS to advance the cause of the truth of God, honoring the truth wherever found, and exposing sin and iniquity everywhere, whether in high or low places. TERMS.—Per year (postage prepaid) ................................................................ $2.00.
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