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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jan 21, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 3.

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The American Sentinel.

By Editor

THIS is the title of an eight-page monthly journal, the first number of which has just been issued from this office. It is devoted to the defense of American institutions, the preservation of the United States Constitution as it is, so far as regards religion or religious tests, and the maintenance of human rights, both civil and religious.
As its name implies, this journal will ever be on the alert to warn the people of approaching danger, and will also be uncompromisingly opposed to anything tending toward a union of church and State. That such a journal as this is needed we think can be clearly demonstrated.
It is well known that there is a large and influential association in the United States, bearing the name of the "National Reform Association," which is endeavoring to secure such an amendment to the Constitution of the United States as will "place all Christian laws, institutions, and usages, on an undeniable legal basis in the fundamental law of the land."
This organization has been in existence more than a score of years, and is constantly growing in numbers and influence. Already its officers number hundreds of the leading educators and professional men of our land.
While there are many persons who are opposed to, or look with suspicion upon, this movement, there are few, outside of the party, who realize what the influence of this amendment would be.
The object of the American Sentinel will be to expose the fallacy of this movement, and vindicate the rights of American citizens, which, we believe, are threatened by this association. It will appeal to the very fundamental principles of our Government, and point out the consequences which would be sure to follow, should they secure the desired amendment. Every position taken will be carefully guarded and fortified by sound argument. Due respect will always be paid to the opinions of others, but the rights of conscience will be fearlessly maintained.
The publishers are determined to make this a live paper, treating upon the live issues of the day, and one that will be read with interest by all classes, without regard to party or creed.
The American Sentinel is published monthly by the Pacific Press Publishing House, Oakland, Cal. Single copy, per year, post-paid, 50 cents.
Address, AMERICAN SENTINEL, 1059 Castro Street, Oakland, Cal.