p. 16 | The Spirit of War

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Apr 5, 1899

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 25, No. 14.

The Spirit of War

The Russian naval headquarters are staggered, so says a despatch from Sebastopol, at the recent estimates for the increase and further equipment of the British navy. Unless England ceases to augment her navy, it is feared that she will shortly be able to blockade Europe from the Baltic to the Bosporus. But the other powers of Europe will have occasion to impose still further taxes in order to build fleets that will prevent England from becoming too greatly superior at sea. The spirit of this age is that of war, but let it ever be remembered that this is not stirred up by the Prince of Peace. And if we want to stand with Christ, should we be found among those who devote themselves to the study of how to destroy their fellows in battle?