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prophet returns to the eastern Empire, and planting his feet on the seat of government, the metropolis of that vast Empire, now under the dominion of the Turks, and viewing the kingdoms from that point of observation, he calls Egypt "the king of the south," because it is the only kingdom lying in that direction; and Russia "the king of the north," because it is the only

"The Egyptian army halted at Konich till the 20th of January, (the 29th of Chaban,) when it advanced towards Constantinople. Having on the first of February reached Kutchieh, it was stopped by the intervention of the European powers. Negotiations were opened, and a division of the Russian army arriving in the Bosphorus, encamped on the Asiatic shore. From that moment the throne of the Sultan was secured against Mehemet Ali, as well as against the rebellious Mussulmans of Constantinople, and the treaty of Kutchieh put an end to the war."

"The rupture with Mehemet Ali, Pacha of Egypt, followed. That officer had refused to pay tribute, in virtue of the assistance he had rendered to the Sultan during the Turkish war; and when irritated by the high tone of the Turkish court, he sent his son, Ibrahim Pacha, with an army, into Syria. Ibrahim reduced Acre, routed twenty-five thousand Turks, and advanced against the main body. In December, 1832, the Sultan's army was totally defeated at Konich. Russia now assisted Turkey by a squadron and military force; but Mahmoud was obliged to surrender Syria to the Pacha. Hostilities being renewed in 1839, the Turks were routed at Nezib, near Aleppo, (June 23). Mahmoud expired before the news reached him. His eldest son, Abdul Medgid, a youth of sixteen, succeeded. Two weeks after, the Turkish fleet, under the Capudan Pacha, went over to the enemy." (White's Univ. His. p. 542.)

*Most of those brethren who are interested in the publication of this work, hold the view as presented in the exposition of this chapter, that "the king of the north" referred to in this prophecy is the Russian power, but since we commenced writing on the

power situated toward that point of the compass. Within little more than a century, the dominion of the Czar has been extended over Finland, Poland, Transyl vania, Moldavia and other Provinces in Europe; and in Asia, over Georgia and Circassia. The last two countries specified contain an area of 80,000 square miles. The length of the Russian Empire is 11,434 miles, being much larger in extent than the territory of ancient Rome; but the population is not so great. "Shall come like a whirlwind." In describing the rapidity of Alexander's conquests, Daniel says: "He came from the west on the face of the whole earth, and touched not the ground." "The word usually translated whirlwind," says Kitto, " means more properly, a storm." Hence the propriety of an expression in Ez. xxxvii: 9: "Thou shalt ascend and come like a storm," that is, A WHIRLWIND. But who is to come like a storm? Gog and Magog, or as one writer expresses it, "the Prince of Rosh," that is, Russia. This is another evidence that Russia is "the king of the north," "north quarters," (v. 6). The two leading characteristics of a whirlwind are -1. Velocity; 2. Irresistable violence. Hence we conclude in respect to this fulfilment, "A short work will the Lord make upon the earth." The position here taken has been objected to, by some, from the idea that it would require too much time for the accomplishment of the work, and

subject, upon a more mature and deliberate investigation of the point, our views have undergone a change. We shall, therefore, affix an appendix at the end of the volume, to which we refer the reader.

consequently place the coming of our King too distant in the future. But it may be remarked, that a greater work was performed by Bonaparte in a less period than three months; and can we not rely on the word of God, when He declares it shall be done? "With chariots and with horsemen, and with many ships." "The military forces of Russia surpass in number any thing ever seen before in time of peace in Europe." (John S. Maxwell.)

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From a work entitled "Europe, or a general survey of the present situation of the principal powers, by a citizen of the United States," we extract the following: Russia, in fact, from its vast extent and population, and its peculiar political and social institutions, is able to keep on foot constantly, without an effort, a military force fully equal in numerical amount to the union of the greatest armies which all other powers can raise by the most painful and ruinous exertions. This enormous force can be augmented at pleasure, as occasion requires, to an indefinite extent, under the direction of a corps of the most intelligent and accomplished officers in Europe. Not all Europe combined will be able to resist its progress, whenever the vast machinery is seriously brought to bear upon the independence of other nations, by an able and ambitious Emperor." "Thou," says the prophet Ezekiel, "shall be like a cloud to cover the land, thou and all thy BANDS." The Russian Empire comprises the following tribes or "bands," namely, Sclavonic race (Russians) Germans, Fins, Tartars, Monguls, Samoydes, Mantshures, Turks, etc. "Many ships." In a history we have before us, entitled "Russia and the Russians," by J. E. Kohl, Esq., published

in 1842, he says: "The whole naval force of Russia now consists of 350 ships of war, with nearly 6,100 guns, and about 50,000 sailors, soldiers and artillery men," (p. 198). This was written some ten years ago, since which time her naval armament has been more than doubled. It appears, therefore, that Russia is all prepared to fulfil her mission in accomplishing one of the last items on the record of prophecy, whenever the time to strike that blow shall have arrived. This has been premeditated by Russia for a long time. The Emperor Alexander, in connection with Napoleon Bonaparte, at one time projected a plan for the subjugation and dismemberment of the Turkish Empire; but they were unable to agree in respect to its partition. The Czar consented to yield Egypt, Syria, and, in fact, nearly all of Asiatic Turkey, to Napoleon, provided the straits of the Dardanelles were reserved for himself; "for," said he, “it is right that I should carry the key of my own house." Governor Kossuth, in a speech at Pittsburg, stated that it is known and publicly reported, that Russia has decided to incorporate Turkey." At Faneuil Hall, Boston, the same distinguished orator remarked, "it was an inexorable necessity that Russia must attack Turkey, to get this controlling power. He urged the necessity of an immediate preparation for this event. It might happen at any moment. Every week and month he expected to hear of it." Thus we perceive not only that Russia is in a condition to accomplish this work, but it is morally certain she will do it. We may say of this subject as did Daniel, "the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure."

v. 41. "He shall enter also into the glorious land, and many countries shall be overthrown: but these shall escape out of his hand, even Edom, and Moab, and the chief of the children of Ammon."

"He shall enter also into the glorious land," that is, Palestine. This corresponds with Ezekiel xxxviii: 16. "I will bring thee against my land." "But these shall escape out of his hand, even Edom and Moab, and the chief of the children of Ammon," that is, "inhabitants of Arabia Petræa."

v. 42. "He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries and the land of Egypt shall not escape."

v. 43. "But he shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt, and the Lybians, and the Ethiopians shall be at his steps."

From this, it appears that he is to march into Egypt, and to possess himself of the treasures of that land.

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v. 44. 'But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him: therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many."

While in Egypt, "tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him." It is well known that in the event of Turkey being invaded by Russia, England stands ready to resist the attack, at any moment. And inasmuch as England maintains a standing army in Asia, and a large body of troops at home, she has the power to invade Russia, both from the east, and from the north.

v. 45. “And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain:

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