So, then, let union be had on those views and practices which the great majority already entertain.

To this end coercion may first be attempted.

But here are a few who cannot possibly attach to the observance of the first day, which the majority wish to secure, any religious obligation; and would it be anything strange for the sentence to be given, Let these few factionists be made to conform, by persuasion if possible, by force, if necessary.

Thus the blow may fall on conscientious commandment-keepers, before the outside masses are involved in the issue at all.

And should events take this not improbable turn, it would be sufficient to meet the prophecy, and leave no ground for the objection proposed.
To receive the mark of the beast in the forehead, is, we understand, to give the assent of the mind and judgment to his authority in the adoption of that institution which constitutes the mark.