Editorial October 24, 1936 Issue

"He will save us"

George Shaw Cook

When nearing the time for an election, the outcome of which may rightly be regarded as having not only national importance, but possible consequences of an international nature, the thought of the electorate is likely to become considerably stirred. Due to propaganda of various kinds, excitement is apt to run high. In the midst of such mental turmoil the thought of the average person may become somewhat confused by the conflicting claims of candidates for office and of those who advocate their election. One may even feel in doubt as to the relative merits of the issues involved and of the relative worthiness of those who are seeking election.

Exaggerated claims made by one side or the other and frightening predictions of what may occur if their views do not prevail may lead the troubled voter to believe that the situation is indeed precarious and to entertain an overwrought sense of personal responsibility for the outcome. In such a situation, which might exist in any country where there is popular franchise, it is well for the perplexed voter to remember that, as the prophet Isaiah said long ago to the people of his nation, "the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; he will save us."

It does not matter, therefore, how serious a situation may appear to be, or with what important consequences it may be fraught; the fact still remains that, as the above-quoted prophet wrote of Christ's coming, "the government shall be upon his shoulder." There is no situation in which men or nations can become involved that cannot be rightly adjusted if men will but trust Christ, Truth, rather than human opinions. Doubtless with the hope of quieting public thought at the time of Abraham Lincoln's assassination and removing from it the consternation which prevailed, James A. Garfield declared, "God reigns, and the government at Washington lives."

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