Preface to the Sixth Edition

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It has been deemed advisable to bring out another edition of The Future of Europe and Russia's Destiny. We are adding a supplement made up chiefly of quotations from the Editor's Column of Christian Truth. These excerpts are added to show that present day trends in Russia's world diplomacy do but substantiate Dr. Burton's clear-cut delineation of her prophetic history. Her attitude in dealing with the other nations in the United Nations' congress is in direct line with what was written sixty-five years ago. It should be easily seen by the way that events are shaping up, that the author of this little volume was truly Spirit-led in his seeking to find out from the Scriptures God's prophetic program. It is when we bring our own ideas into Scripture that we go astray.
"And we have the prophetic word made surer, to which ye do well taking heed (as a lamp shining in an obscure place) until the day dawn and the morning star arise in your hearts: knowing this first, that the scope of no prophecy of scripture is had from its own particular interpretation, for prophecy was not ever uttered by the will of man, but holy men of God spake under the power of the Holy Spirit." 2 Peter 1:19-2119We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. (2 Peter 1:19‑21); J.N.D. Trans.
J. L. Erisman 1961