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part of the 2300, being cut off from them, and commenced at the time of the Decree of Artaxerxes, King of Persia, to restore Jerusalem, (see Ezra,) which was 745 years before the birth of Christ-the 2300 years commenced at that time, (457 B. C. or 490 years before the death of Christ,) which will bring us down to

1843.

In the year 1843, then, the "Sanctuary will be cleansed." But what sanctuary is this, that is to be cleansed in 1843? A sanctuary is a place of worship. Under the Jewish dispensation, the Tabernacle, the Temple, and Jerusalem itself, were places of worship. Under the Christian dispensation, the place of worship is not restricted to any particular place the world itself is the sanctuary of the Lord. And this is evident from Ex. xv. 17. Hence the earth is to be purified. "The elements will melt with fervent heat," and "we," according to his promise look for a new heaven and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness." (Sec 2 Peer, ch. iv.)

The other numbers in Daniel seem to correspond with the above. The " time, times and dividing of time," in Dan. vii. 25, and the "time, times and a half," in Dan. xii. 7, doubtless refer to the same period spoken of in Rev. 11; 2, 3.

This is 1260 years the reign of Antichrist. In other words, the time of the Papal supremacy commenced in 538, and ended in 1798, when the sceptre of the Pope was broken -he being taken captive and imprisoned by the French.

The 1290 days in Dan. xii. 11. may com

mence in 508, when Pagan Rome ended, by the conversion of the 10 Pagan Kings, and the commencement of the first Papal war.

The Pagan Rites were then abolished, and the "abomination that maketh desolate," or the Papal power, began with a strong hand to persecute the saints. The 1290 days end in 1793. "Blessed is he that waiteth and cometh to the 1335 days," (Dan. xii. 12. This period very naturally commences in 508, as no other time is given and ends in 1843.

At this time, at the end of the days, 1843, Daniel is to "stand in his lot,” Dan. xii. 13.

Now if we are not to expect a Temporal Millennium before the coming of Christ, and the four great kingdoms with their descendants are to be dashed to pieces and pass away, so that there will be found no place for them—and the stone, which is the kingdom of God, is to fill the whole earth, and to stand forever-and the termination of this vision is to be in 1843, is there not reason to expect immediately the coming of the Lord? The time of the cleansing of the Sanctuary--the time when Daniel will stahd in his lot, seem to be the same, and all those are made blessed, who wait for, and attain it. What can all this mean but the end of the world--the resurrection of the dead--the coming of the Lord ?

But the "wicked will do wickedly, and none of the wicked shall understand--but the wise shall understand.' "Behold the Bridegroom cometh! go ye out to meet Him !”

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And now, my dear friend, are you and Iready for this event? We have heard of it from the

pulpit--we have read of it in the Bible, and perhaps with some interest. But has not the feeling always been--" it is far distant?" Owing to this sentiment, has not the impression been slight and transient as the morning cloud? But now if the " coming of the Lord draweth nigh" if in a few days--a few weeks at the longest--the end of all things will come, what an impression ought such truth to produce on the mind! God is to leave the mercy seat---Jesus to close the intercession--the Holy Spirit to be withdrawn--the Gospel proclaimed no more--prevailing prayer no more to be offered---the day of mercy and time of salvation to end, and the eternal destinies of all men both saint and sinner, fixed, and made known to an assembled universe!

O! my dear friend, this subject deeply affects my heart. Though a professor of religion, I cannot contemplate the probability of this event being so very near, without the deepest anxiety on my own account! I have a hope in the mercy of God, in Christ Jesus. And this is all my hope of being able to stand in that day. "I am not mad." But I think of this subject every moment---I cannot banish it from my mind---it is written as with a pen of iron on my soul. I have come solemnly to the determination, by the grace of God, to be ready, and to do all I can to induce others to prepare to meet the approaching God!! If the time should pass, and the sequel prove I am mistaken, I shall not be sorry for the trial nor for the preparation. For whether the last trumpet shall sound this year or the next--time with me and with all men

will soon close! But should my expectations be realized--should the Lord indeed come, no language will be able to express my joy !!

And now, my dear friend, will you not give heed to this warning? The time is short, to make up your mind and prepare for such events as the BURNing of the wORLD---the JUDGMENT OF ALL MEN--and the RETRIBUTION OF ETERNITY!!! DAVID BERNARD.

P. S. If we have made no mistake in our exposition of the Prophecies of Daniel, the Lord will come in 1843. Should there be a mistake--which is possible--still I believe, from the other prophecies, that the end of all things is at hand, I SHALL LOOK FOR HIM TILL HE COMES!!!

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