alestine.

Germany, being tied to both the Russian and English thrones by blood and
marriage, will also freely consent. Besides, Germany is going to pass
through a severe trial. The old Emperor will soon die, and also
Bismarck, then a new prince will advise the new king, new counsel, and
new blood, near and on the throne. Germany will become a prey to
internal strife, fanned by the discontented Catholics of the Empire, that
number some 15,000,000, and weakened by the Communistic elements. Not
much longer can Germany bear the strain of her immense army and enormous
taxes in consequence.

Russia also will have all she can do to stay the desire for reform, and
the claims of the Nihilists or Communists. Thus will Providence prepare
His people's way back to Palestine.

If God promises once He does so fifty times, that He will restore Israel
and Judah to their own land. To this one thing all Providence is
concentrating, and this is the key that unseals prophecy and Providence.
"And I will cause the captivity of Judah and the captivity of Israel to
return, and will build them as at the first" (Jer. xxxiii. 7). They will
form a free province, electing their own rulers and governors. They will
be quite democratic, doing away with all titles, being the children of
the Lord. "And the nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor
shall proceed from the midst of them" (Jer. xxx. 21); or, as stated by
Isaiah, chap, i, verse 26, "And I will restore thy judges as at the
first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning; afterward thou shalt be
called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city." Thus they will be
a free province, managing their own affairs under the patronage and
protection of England. Now it is this freedom that will open the door
and prepare the way for Anti-Christ. He will be elected governor because
of his supposed superiority in manners, science, and benevolence. He
will appear as a lamb at first, according to John, but once in power his
true character will appear. He will be a great scientist, and in the
eyes and faith of the multitude He will be able to work miracles--to
bring, scientifically, fire down from heaven. So clever will he be that
he will deceive some of the very elect.

Before his election he will have been a man of great power and influence.
Once in power he will contrive to centre all power and interests in
himself. He will pander to the Communists--to the Romish Church--to th