It Is no Time to Falter.
By R. F. Cottrell
GOD has been faithful. Not one of his promises has failed. His word of prophecy is nearly all fulfilled, and he will surely fulfill that which remains. In a little while the overcomers will be crowned; to the faithful it will be said, Well done; and the workers will receive their reward and enter into their rest. The last message is doing its work, and it is almost done. Soon, very soon, will our accounts be sealed and our destiny fixed. The decree will be passed, the filthy shall remain so, and the righteous shall be preserved in holiness. Who shall stand acquitted in that day? Those who struggle in earnest for victory now? Is this a time to draw back? a time to grow worldly and let our religion die out? a time to turn back? a time to grow weary and lay down our oars? God forbid! Now is the time to be awake and watching unto prayer; a time to gird on the armor; a time to struggle; a time to labor; a time to fight. Shall we cease to run when in sight of the prize? We need not fail. We have been warned of our danger; faithfully warned by the Spirit of God. Shall we heed the friendly warning and be saved, or will we disregard it and be lost? We need not fail, but what we want is conversion. Shall we make the mighty effort? Many will be lost, not because they could not be saved, but because they would not give up the world, die to self, be crucified to the world, its affections, and lusts. My brother, my sister, my friend, will you seek God while he may be found? A broken and a contrite heart he will not reject. He will hear your prayer, if you heed his admonitions. Do not longer neglect so great salvation. Seek God to-day, and in his appointed way. Heed the testimonies of his Spirit and live.