Untitled article by D. C. WOLCOTT

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · September 17, 1867

COME TO JESUS.

By D. C. WOLCOTT

Blessed words! How significant to the earth-weary pilgrim, whose heart beats with troubled fear, as temptations assail, and discouragements press heavily upon him! The journey that he has undertaken is long and perilous. Foes beset him on every hand. The city he desires to reach cannot be distinguished in the distance. He is fainting in the wilderness. Is there no friend to whom he may fly for succor, and obtain strength to enable him to prosecute his journey? Ah, yes! He can come to Jesus, assured that he will receive him with open arms, and grant the required strength. He that hath said, “Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden,” is ever near. His ear is ever open to the cries of all who come to him pleading for grace and strength. It will be given.

The care worn pilgrim can now press on his way rejoicing, his heart filled with gratitude and love to this compassionate friend who ever sticketh closer than a brother. He can now almost see the spires and turrets of the celestial city. He feels that his journey will soon be ended, and that he will receive the promised inheritance, even eternal life in the kingdom of God.

And those who are strangers to the love of God, may come to Jesus. Yes, all that will come, may come and partake of the water of life freely. Only come feeling your need of Him who is mighty to save, feeling that in none other name is there salvation, and Jesus will receive you. He will not turn any away empty who thus come to him. Strength will be imparted sufficient for your wants. You will feel the presence of his sweet Spirit in your hearts; will rejoice in his love which is full and free; and ultimately have part in that kingdom, where Jesus will reign as King of kings and Lord of lords.

D. C. WOLCOTT.

Battle Creek, Mich.