Religious Freedom in Russia.
According to the New York Independent, there is much skepticism in European circles concerning the czar's manifesto of freedom. “The common criticism is that the terms of the decree are so vague as to mean anything or nothing, according to the manner in which they are carried out.” The Berlin Post declares that the czar has not come forward with definite proposals or with any well-considered plan, but has only mentioned those matters in which he thinks reforms may be made. “While every lover of liberty will wish earnestly and hope faintly for good results, he should be prepared to expect disappointment. It was many centuries ago that Inspiration warned us: ‘Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.’” Ps. 146:3. There is a greater liberty which the people of Russia need, which the millions of the world need, and that is liberty from sin, obtained from God through faith in Jesus Christ. “Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God; which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is; which keepeth truth forever.” Verses 5, 6.