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THE STORY OF THE SEER OF PATMOS
Stephen N. Haskell
“Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at
hand” Revelation 22:10.
returning the Ottoman fleet.... If the pasha
refuses to accede to them, it is evident that the
evil consequences to fall upon him will be
attributable solely to his own fault.”
This treaty was signed, and the ultimatum was
officially put in the power of Mehemet Ali on
August 11, 1840. Since that time Turkey has
been known everywhere as the “Sick Man of
the East.” Daniel prophesied concerning him,
saying, “He shall plant the tabernacles of his
palace between the seas in the glorious holy
mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and
none shall help him.” At any moment, when
the jealous powers of Europe can decide,
either peaceably, or in battle, which one of
them shall occupy Constantinople, the “Sick
Man” will speedily take his departure from
