The broad ax., 1912-11-16

tASIQk kO0oLlIlI the HEBREW tongue
Arranged don."
Revelation xvi. 49, The speaker said
ArmageddOn in the Hebrew signifies
the Hill OF Megiddo." or Mount Of De.
struction. 1t was famous as a battle
field in Old Testament times.
The Lord has seen 1T to associate the
name ArmageddOn. with the great con-
trOversy between Truth and Error,
right and wrong. God and Mammon,
with which this Age will close, perish.
and the New Age Of Messiah's glory
be ushered in He has purposely used
highly symbOlical figures Of speech in
the last book Of the Bible. evidently
with a view to hiding certain impor-
tant truths until the due time for their
revealment. But even in the due time.
the Bible assures US. None Of the
wicked shall understand" Daniel Xii,
8, 1Ol-nOne who are out Of heart har-
mony with God-but only the wise Of
His people-the wise virgin" class of
the Masters parable
l have long avoided presentation Of
my understanding of our text and its
context. take it up now by request
and because l believe it is due time to
be understood. I disclaim any special
inspiration. In some particulars my
views agree with those of other Bible
students. and in other respects they
disagree. Each hearer must use his
own judgment. do his own Bible study.
and reach his own conclusions.
Kindly remember that / am not re-
sponsible for the figures Of speech used
by the Lord. My interpretations do in
deed constitute a terrible arraignment
Of institutions which wAhave all rever-
snced and which embrace good people.
good words aud good works. Gods
Eintly people in these various institu-
lions, being comparatively few. are
ignored when systems as a whole are
dealt with in prophecy.
The Dragon, Beast, False Prophet.
Our context tells US that three i'm
pure spirits Gteachingsl will go forth
from the mouths of the Dragon, the
Beast and the False Prophet and these
three will be in accord. and symbOlical-
" the doctrines are represented by
frogs" These three doctrines are to
have a mighty influence throughout the
civilized earth. They are to gather
the kings aud their armies to the great
Battle Of Armageddon.
The ecclesiastical kings and princes.
and their retinues Of clergy and faith
ful adherents. will be gathered in solid
phalanx-Protestant and Catholic. The
kings and captains of industry, and as
many as can be Influenced by them.
will be gathered to the same side. The |
political kings and princes. with all
their henchmen and retainers. will fol |
low In line on the same side. The |
financial kings and merchant princes.
and all whom they can influence by the |
most gigantic power ever yet exercis-
ed in the world. will Join the same
side. according to this prophecy
These doctrines Of demons" repre-
sented by the frogs" will lead many
noble people In this. great army TO as
sumo an attitude quite contrary to
their preference. For a time the
wheels Of liberty and progress will be
turned backward and medieval re-
straints will be considered necessary
Tor self-preservation-for the mainte-
nance Of the present order Of things
In giving this Interpretation, it IL
necessary for us to indicate what Is
gmbolized by the Dragon. the Beast,
and the False Prophet. Bible students
OF nearly all denominations agree with
Us that the Dragon" Of Revelation
represents the purely Civil Power.
[ntestant interpreters generally agree
mat the Beast like q leopard" Reve
Suon Kill, p represents the Papaey.
out fewer still we fear. will be ready
" support our view that Professionalism
me Image Of the Beast Revelation
Al, l5) in our context given another
name' the False Prophet" We urge
one to accept our Interpretation.
uor shall we think hard Of any who
Ietuse It We will neither Islander nor
OnerWise injure them now. nor threat
Them with eternal torture. They
ave the same right to their views that
a, uaVe. and the same right to make
len known to others. And I, for
tS, VIII be very glad TO consider any
which opponents may set forth
- Inetr interpretations of our text.
UneIsan Spirits Like Frosa."
me symboiiSmS Of Scripture. right
W Understood. arr always f0rceful.
:, uen The Holy Spirit used frog
|mbolieaIly represent certain