ends have now a vast store of this kind of
literature; while, so far as I know, we have no home production. This is
one reason I feel satisfied in sending forth this volume.

For years I have been greatly interested in Pyramidology, in the
teachings of the Great Pyramid at Gizeh in Egypt. Twenty years ago I had
confidence to lecture frequently on the subject, and a few years since it
was in my mind to publish a small work on it. The necessity of such work
was wisely and competently taken out of my hands, however, by the
appearance of a book entitled, "The Stone Miracle," by Rev. Dr. Seiss, of
Philadelphia. This is a book admirably suited to beginners on this line
of study. And if one wants to go further and be specially informed on
Pyramidology, why let them get "Our Inheritance in the Great Pyramid," a
work by Professor Piazzi Smyth, Astronomer-Royal of Scotland. To this
man God has given a fine mind and a large heart for a special place and
work. But what pleases me above all, is that this Pyramid, being the
_Lord's Pillar_, and _His Witness_, should so finely tally with the
Scriptures and Providence; that the teachings of this monument are in
harmony with the principles of interpretation, as applied to the
prophecies in these Discourses.

By several small engravings I have sought to aid the mind of the reader
through the eye. In the Royal Arms of England there is considerable of
history; the position of the lions, unicorn, crown, and indeed all
connected with it is significantly expressive. In these things, the
accidental grouping, so far as man was concerned, were as much under
Divine supervision as the blundering of the Jews in the crucifying of
Jesus. So, Divinely considered, they Divinely reveal. We know not the
mind of our fathers in the matter of selecting and composing the items
that make up the great seal, but we know the mind of Providence.

The plate of the ragged old stone, called Jacob's pillow, is not very
distinct, but it is the best we could do. As it is, it will aid the
reader in forming a better idea. The stone in shape is an oblong square,
about 32 inches long, 13 broad, and 11 inches deep. At each end is an
iron ring, much worn and rusted. It is a bluish steel-like colour, mixed
with some veins of red. It has been in its present resting place 583
years.

The main idea I wish to convey in this book, is that God is conducting
His Providence through His ancient chosen people, Israel