The “Signs of the Times.”
By Editor
IN taking the above heading we do not refer to those signs such as earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, pestilences, tidal waves, distress of nations with perplexity, etc., which are largely on the increase, and which show conclusively that we are nearing the end of this dispensation; but we do refer to this paper whose object is to keep the people informed in regard to these things, and which soon enters upon its thirteenth year. January, 1887, this journal will enter upon its thirteenth volume, and the publishers are determined to spare no pains or expense to make it one of the very best religious and family papers in the land. The same writers that have given character to the paper in the past are expected to continue their work on the next volume, and arrangements have been made with persons in different parts of the world to furnish communications under the heading of “Foreign Correspondence.” Thus our readers will be kept posted in regard to the work in different parts of the field. Besides this, other important improvements are contemplated which will add to the appearance and value of the paper. We are thankful for the words of commendation we have received from almost every quarter during the past year, but greater than this is the knowledge of the great good the paper is accomplishing in bringing souls to a knowledge of the truth. There is hardly a nation on earth that is not visited by the SIGNS OF THE TIMES, and the Judgment alone will reveal what has been accomplished by this instrumentality. Hundreds of instances might be mentioned of persons that have accepted the truth from reading the SIGNS alone, never having seen a living preacher. In this country the long winter evenings are upon us, and it is the most favorable time to introduce reading matter to our friends and neighbors. Now the question may arise with some, What can I do to assist in the work? Much every way. First, you can subscribe for the paper yourself. Secondly, subscribe for it for some of your friends. (The paper can be sent directly from the office if desired.) Thirdly, join a missionary society, if you have not already done so, and assist in sending out these papers to all parts of the world. It will require some sacrifice, but let us remember that no reward will be given unless some sacrifice is made. Now, as we enter upon the new volume, we hope to receive the same hearty co-operation in trying to extend the circulation of the SIGNS that we have had in the past, and our readers may rest assured that our best endeavors shall be to keep up the standard, and make it both interesting and useful.