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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Nov 26, 1914

Be Ye Ready

By D. T. SHIREMAN

D. T. SHIREMAN

In the twenty-fourth chapter of Matthew is given a record of the events which our Saviour declared would take place before his second coming. While this instruction was spoken to the disciples of his day, it was written for our admonition; and as we trace the fulfillment of this prophecy, we see that the coming King is even at the door.

After speaking of the signs in the heavens, which history tells us have already appeared, Christ said of his second advent:—

“Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: so likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.”

Dear readers of the REVIEW, it is now time for us to lift up our heads and rejoice, for our redemption draweth nigh. Surely our Saviour will soon come to take his people home. He tells us that heaven and earth shall pass away, but his word shall not pass away. He also bids us: “Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” The Lord has given us great light from his Word and the spirit of prophecy. Shall we not let this truth shine out through our daily lives, that we may be prepared for the change soon to take place?

Morgantown, N. C.