HOW THEY VIEW IT by S. McALEXANDER

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 16, 1878

HOW THEY VIEW IT.

By S. McALEXANDER

I found an article in a little monthly of April, 1878, entitled, “The National Soldier,” headed, “European War; Prophetic Warnings.” It was truly encouraging to me to see the light of prophecy shining in dark places. The above named paper is edited by N. W. Fitzgerald, at Washington City. The article referred to is clipped from The National Industrial, edited by Blanton Duncan, at Louisville, Ky. I quote as follows:—

“We have not space to comment on the important developments of yesterday. For more than a year we have been convinced that the great conflict could not be avoided. Indeed, the prophecies have always been clear on the subject. Ancient and modern writers, Jewish as well as Christian, who have commented upon the Bible, have been unanimous in the opinion, that the yet unfulfilled prophecies of the 38th and 39th chapters of Ezekiel point clearly to the great conflict in which Russia is to take the leading part. All these writers have believed Meshech and Magog unequivocally denote Russia. If these prophecies are now on the eve of fulfillment, the last days are indeed at hand, and it behooves every mortal to be prepared for what may come.

“The English government can put five millions of the best troops in the world into the field in six months. The Sepoys of India will rush to the standard to fight against the Russians, who have conquered the sultan. Such armaments as will be seen must make the earth tremble, when the shock of war does come. China may also be drawn into the war; for there have been steady aggressions on the part of Russia for years past, which have enraged that nation. The Russian army will probably occupy Constantinople, which will then be bombarded by the English fleet. If the Russians can keep the Bosphorus closed, they will be masters of the Black Sea; and the hosts will march into Palestine to meet the armies of England, which will come through the Red Sea from India, and via the Mediterranean from England.”

Mr. Fitzgerald heartily concurs with Mr. Duncan, and says: “We, from our knowledge of profane and sacred history and our confidence in the accuracy of the Jewish Scriptures, subscribe to this view of the Eastern question.” S. McALEXANDER.