Testament prophecies
concerning an apostasy during the middle centuries, or, the noontide of
the gospel day; also showing that these prophecies find an exact
fulfilment in the customs and doings of the popular religious
denominations of this present time. Part third will consist of the
prophecies relating to the restoration of the glorious truths of
Christianity, or a return of God's people to the apostolic plane of
Christian faith and power and teaching in the evening of this day of
salvation. With this introduction we feel confident the reader understands
the plan of this work and will readily comprehend its teachings. "Consider
what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding," is my prayer.

PART I. THE MORNING.

Or,
Christianity In The First Centuries Of This Gospel Age As Revealed In The
Life And Teaching Of Christ And The Apostles.

In this division of this work we desire to set forth in a clear,
comprehensive manner the true character and principles of Christianity as
seen in the teachings of the Holy Scriptures. The Bible is our only source
of knowledge respecting the true nature of a Christian life. Man may
presume, but the Scriptural declarations are in verity. The New Testament
sets forth in such clearness the nature of a Christian heart and the
conduct that naturally issues from such a heart that none need be deceived
as to their spiritual standing. Christianity is in absolute and perfect
accord with the Holy Scriptures. This is a fact that all must concede. No
matter what may be the philosophy and theory of man, Christianity is just
what the Bible plainly declares it to be. A life that is out of harmony
with the sacred truth can not be a Christian life. For this reason we
desire to set forth the principal teachings of the New Testament
respecting practical Christianity.

Chapter I. Christianity A Light.

Throughout the Scriptures Christianity is spoken of as a light. The
Christian era is referred to as a day. A day is when the light shineth. In
speaking of the beautiful dawning of the Star of Christianity the prophet
says: "And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the
brightness of thy rising." "Arise, shine; for thy light is come." "The sun
shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon
give light unto thee: but the Lord shall be unto thee an everlasting
light, and thy God thy glory." Isa. 60.