The Ocean of Light — Page 15
15 HADRAT MIRZA GHULAM AHMAD AS shattering of the Cross will not be through swords and spears—as a group of the blind perceives—rather this breaking of the cross will be entirely through arguments and proofs, and with heavenly signs and Divine succour. None of the earthly means shall be utilised, nor shall any weapons of this mortal realm be used. Truth shall descend so that falsehood is destroyed with weapons that creation has never seen before. This has been ordained since the beginning of time, and was written in the books of the Prophets, and he who denies this opposes the exhortations of the Prophets. The Messiah will not come to wage war brandishing spears, arrows and sharp swords; rather he will come with strange and wonderful signs and miracles. Among his signs is that upon his advent you will hear news of wars, and then all the states will seek to accomplish their objectives in tending towards reconciliation. There shall remain on earth neither war nor the reign of chaos or false innovations. And