But prophecy, while always a most interesting and profitable subject for research and study, leads into an unmapped country of speculation. Many an enthusiast, not recognizing that on God's great calendar a thousand years are but as a day, has attempted to solve the mysteries of Revelations by the same numerical system with which he calculates his assets and liabilities. As we examine this subject, we must not forget the vast difference between our finite yardsticks, and the reed of the angel who measured the city. God grant that, as the tree thrown into the stream of Marah changed its bitter waters into wholesome, life-giving sweetness, so this study of Israel, earnestly and honestly pursued, may turn all bitterness of prejudice into the broad, sweet spirit of true brotherhood! * * * * * Transcriber's note: Obvious punctuation errors were corrected. Page 6, "189" changed to "199" to show the actual location of the chapter "Dr. Trent". Page 23, "apearance" changed to "appearance" (greeted her appearance) Page 50, "Southener" changed to "Southerner" (who was an ardent Southerner) Page 55, "Nothwithstanding" changed to "Notwithstanding" (sudden curves. Notwithstanding) Page 216, "Cartleton" changed to "Carleton" (Belle Carleton met them)