172 SPECIAL ARTICLES by Editor

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Mountain View, California · May 13, 1908

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 34, No. 20.

172 SPECIAL ARTICLES

By Editor

CRIMES, calamities, earthquakes, volcanoes, cyclones, hurricanes, and other startling phenomena are increasing on every hand. There is a general feeling of unrest, and men are inquiring what these things mean and what will be the outcome of it all.

The Genius of War Summoning the Nations to Arms. Joel 3:9.

Strong efforts have been put forth by influential men and women to secure peace among the nations, but in spite of this the nations are driving madly on into greater and still greater war preparations. Over half a billion dollars more a year is being spent on war now than was being spent ten years ago.

Official, and, particularly, municipal corruption is increasing so rapidly that it is alarming all thoughtful people.

The strife between the great combines of capital and the combines of labor is becoming more and more bitter and intense. These things, and many others which might be mentioned, are all subjects of prophecy, and will be carefully considered in the SIGNS OF THE TIMES during the coming year. This journal has always made a special study of the prophecies, but we have come into the unfolding of events that makes the present particularly interesting and important. The one great event—that of the second coming of Christ—is even now at the very doors; and this is shown to be a certainty by the fulfilling of prophecy right in these days.

While giving particular attention to these great events and the bearing they have on the fulfilment of prophecy, other important subjects will be considered. Well-known writers will furnish

172 SPECIAL ARTICLES

Covering all the leading themes of the Gospel. These will be illustrated and presented clearly and attractively. There will also be

50 MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES

On subjects of practical godliness, true Christian living, etc., will be given which will be very helpful to all.

52 BIBLE-READINGS

There will be 52 Bible-readings on various subjects. These readings will be brief but comprehensive.