Alfred Townsend, speaking of the misfortunes that have attended the other governments on this continent (New World and Old, p.

635), says:-- "The history of the United States was separated by a beneficent Providence far from this wild and cruel history of the rest of the continent." Again he says:-- "This hemisphere was laid away for no one race." If Providence has been thus conspicuously present in our history, we may look for some mention of this government in that Book which records the workings of Providence among mankind.

On what conditions have other nations found a place in the prophetic record?
First, if they have acted any prominent part in the world's history; and secondly, and above-all, if they have had jurisdiction over, or maintained any relations with, the people of God.

And both these conditions are fulfilled in our government.

No nation has ever attracted more attention or excited more profound wonder, or given promise of greater eminence or influence.