Excerpt from The Destinies of the British Empire, and the Duties of British Christians at the Present Crisis

The argument of the Work is to show, not merely the predicted downfall of all temporal governments, as a general fact, preparatory to the establishment of Messiah's kingdom, but in particular, that Britain is probably included in the threat enings denounced against Papal Rome, as being a part of the image in Daniel's Vision. It must be admitted that this sup position will derive greater weight, if, in addition to the gene ral evidence furnished, it can be shown that Popery is on the increase in England, which there is too much reason to fear is the case. And should the argument be regarded as insufficient to establish the writer's views, much good may he done prac tically, if the re-appearance of these Lectures at this juncture shall help to stimulate Protestants to some su¿icient exertions for the spread of their pommon principles, to which they owe so many incalculable blessings, in Opposition to the baneful and erroneous system of the Church of Rome, whose activity and subtlety are now more than making up for the numerical deficiency of its adherents in this country. It will readily be believed, therefore, that party or sectarian Objects are wholly absent from the republication of these sheets, - their character being practical and not controversial, and the views therein exhibited demanding the solemn and earnest consideration of all denominations of professing Christians.

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