
Transcribed from the 1876 H. Colbran edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org
This work invites listeners into a thoughtful study of the prophetic visions recorded in Daniel, using them as a framework for tracing the rise and fall of four great empires. The author moves methodically, comparing the proud, earthly view of a monarch with the humble, divine perspective of a captive prophet, and shows how each reveals a different meaning behind the same symbols. By examining the “golden head” and the series of “wild beasts,” he aims to gauge how far history has progressed toward the promised return of Christ, offering a careful blend of scholarship and devotional reflection.
The narrative balances historical overview with spiritual insight, guiding the ear through ancient Babylon, Persia, Greece and Rome while keeping the focus on what those ages mean for today’s hope. Listeners who appreciate a measured, reverent exploration of biblical prophecy will find this a steady companion for deeper understanding and personal preparation for the anticipated advent.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (97K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2012-03-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1812–1894
A well-known Victorian evangelical clergyman, he wrote practical religious books and sermons shaped by decades of parish work in Tunbridge Wells. His writing is direct, earnest, and closely tied to the religious debates of 19th-century England.
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