OF THE PROPHECIES OF DANIEL RESPECTING THE LATTER Three Times and a Half. BY THOMAS STEPHEN, AUTHOR OF "A HISTORY OF THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND," 99 66 A GUIDE TO THE DAILY SERVICE OF THE CHURCH,' A POPULAR EXPOSITION PREFACE. I HAVE made no pretension to originality in the following work. In fact, the subject of prophecy has been so thoroughly sifted by numerous writers of entirely different views, that little that is absolutely new, can now be produced by any one. But the rapid evolution of events on the continent during the last few years, has thrown a new light on many circumstances that appeared to expositors in a different position, in times past; and consequently they have withdrawn the veil from much that was formerly hid from men's wisdom. I may use our Lord's words; and say "Other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours." I have adhered thoughout to what has been called "the year-day system;" being convinced |