THE conviction is deepening, among the best people in all religious denominations, that the second coming of Christ is near at hand. To refer to but one of the many facts that prove this statement true, reference may be made to the speech of the Rev. W. B. Hinson, of Portland, Oregon, before the North Baptist convention recently held in Los Angeles. Mr. Hinson sees in the war now progressing in Europe, and the unrest that is so marked in this time, the “materialization of Biblical prophecy.” And he said, “Any time you see the golden glow of sunset, that might be the opening of the gates of heaven ushering in the second coming of Christ.” The prophecies, however, are a little more definite than this quotation from Mr. Hinson would indicate. Christ will not come so suddenly as that to those who are following the unfolding of the prophecies of the Word. While prophecy is rapidly fulfilling, there are still some things that must be accomplished before Christ appears. Nevertheless, the event is very near; and the deepening conviction that is coming over the minds of men, let it be affirmed strongly, is one of the manifest tokens of the divine love of the Father. He has a great treasure in store for those who are ready to meet His Son at His second coming; and He is seeking to impress all with the nearness of the event, and to draw them to Himself, so that they may be ready to meet Him.