Signs of the Living God — Page 24
Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad 24 the outbreak of hostilities that the war would be over by the end of the year and British soldiers would celebrate Christmas at home in the December of 1914. In light of this, the prophecy of 1905 was a mighty [sign] which vividly described the magnitude of the war and foretold that during the course of the conflict the Tsar would face a tragic plight and his circumstances would be made so pitiable and wretched that they would be clear for everyone to see. It is difficult to find a parallel to such a monumental prophecy in the history of the past prophets, and in view of the fact that there is historical evidence it was published before the time of its occurrence, its greatness is further enhanced. The more one considers both the words of this prophecy and the supreme authority and influence held by the Tsar, and then further contemplates the circumstances under which he was forced to abdicate the crown and relinquish his power, the more the immensity and scope of the prophecy reveals itself. The extent of the sovereignty of the Tsar of Russia over his people is known to anyone who has studied Russian history. And as may be seen from a scholarly article in the Encyclopaedia Britannica under the heading of Russia , [prior to the fall of the Tsar], revolutionary elements in the country appeared to be moving towards