o forced the Congress, is, perhaps, an
unconscious instrument in the hands of Providence. But whether he be or
not, he is hastening on the day with lightning speed. Forth from the
recent Congress he goes, having once again linked the destinies of
England to the Continent, which has been so strangely severed, till
Russia, Italy, Austria, France, and Spain might each test the other, and
each find their appointed place. Now, again, England pledges herself a
Continental Power--nay, more--an Asiatic Power. She will come forth from
the Congress the virtual ruler of Turkey, the owner of Palestine.

BATTLE OF ARMAGEDDON.
DISCOURSE XIII.

THE COMBATANTS ON BOTH SIDES--WHO "THE KINGS OF THE EAST" ARE--THE GREAT
NAPOLEONIC IDEA--DISRAELI, LINCOLN AND GRANT--ENGLAND'S POLICY IN
TURKEY--FUTURE WARS AND INTRIGUES--THE GREAT BATTLE-FIELD--GATHERING OF
THE NATIONS--EARTHQUAKES--JERUSALEM A SEAPORT.

"And He gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew
tongue Armageddon."--Rev. xvi. 16.

Christian students and prophetic writers are generally agreed on three
things touching this great event. First, that there is to be such a
decisive battle fought. Second, that it will take place in some part of
Palestine. Third, that this great struggle will be final, the end of
war, the beginning of the Millennium morn.

In the Scriptures the contestants are pointed out, as they rally under
the standards of the _dragon_, the beast, and _Anti-Christ_ on one side,
and on the other, under the standard of David, will be the _called_, the
_chosen_, and the _faithful_; or, in other words, the Ten Lost Tribes as
found chiefly in the Saxon race, with all who sincerely believe on the
Lord Jesus Christ.

In another sermon we pointed out to you the plain fact of the existence
of David's throne and David's seed as found and seen specially in the
throne of England. We there see how faithfully God has kept His promise
to David and His people. For God frequently told David that his throne
should be established unto all generations, and of David's seed there
should never be wanting a man to sit thereon. It is the permanence, the
grandeur, and progressive character of this throne and people that make
it a fitting type of Christ and His Church. Nay, more, it is on this
throne that Christ now sits, so far as this world goes; and it is through
this people that He reigns, and He will and must reign until He has
conquered a univ