What should be expected at that date? ¶ 398.
If we are correct in reaching this date of 1874, should we expect corroborative evidence of the Lord’s presence? ¶ 398.
Why is fulfilled prophecy conclusive proof concerning the question at issue? ¶ 399.
What is the value of physical facts in examining any question? ¶ 399.
Is there a difference between the date of the beginning of the “time of the end” and the presence of the Lord? ¶ 400.
What period of time is covered by the “time of the end”? ¶ 400.
From what time does the Lord’s second presence date? and during what period of the “time of the end” does his presence occur? ¶ 400.
Was there any reason why these important dates should be concealed for a time? Give Scriptural reason. ¶ 401.
Is it reasonable to expect that Jehovah would indicate something by which the event could be determined in the future? ¶ 401.
For what did he tell Daniel to look as evidence of the “time of the end”? ¶ 402.
If 1799 marks the beginning of the “time of the end”, should we expect a specific fulfillment of this prophecy of Daniel shortly thereafter? ¶ 402.
Who had access to the Bible prior to 1799? ¶ 402.
What penalties were attached to common people for having a Bible in possession? ¶ 402.
What happened in 1799 that caused a change of conditions? ¶ 402.
Who had taught the doctrine of the divine right of kings and the divine right of the clergy? ¶ 402.
What historical event occurred to open the minds of the people to the truth concerning these doctrines? ¶ 402.
How did this mark a beginning of the fulfillment of Daniel’s prophecy? ¶ 402.
State when and how soon after 1799, the beginning of the “time of the end”, the great Bible societies were organized. ¶ 403.
Give approximately the number of Bibles that were distributed amongst the people thereafter. ¶ 403.
Did the Papal system gladly participate in distributing the Bible amongst the people? ¶ 403.
When did the people begin to learn that God makes no distinction between persons, whether they are priests or of the common herd? ¶ 403.
Relate something concerning the increase of knowledge generally since 1800 A.D. ¶ 404.
Prior to 1799, what was the means of travel through the countries? ¶ 405.
Was there any increase of travel shortly after 1799 A.D.? ¶ 405.
When was the steam locomotive put in operation? and how have means of rapid transit increased since that time? ¶ 405.
What is meant by the “day of God’s preparation”? ¶ 406.
What prophet describes a railway train? Quote the prophecy. ¶ 406.
When was the telegraph invented? and what other means of communication have followed since? ¶ 407.
Can there be any doubt about these physical facts marking a fulfillment of Daniel’s prophecy concerning the “time of the end”? ¶ 408.