“I Will Never Leave Thee.”
By Sol.
In these words the English language fails to give the full meaning of Greek. It implies, Never, no, never; no, nor ever! This world, is a world of leaving, parting, separation, failure, and disappointment. Think of finding something that will never leave nor fail. Grasp the promise, “I will never leave thee,” and store it in your heart; you will want it one day. The hour will come when you will find nothing so comforting, or cheering, as a sense of God’s companionship. Stick to that word “never.” It is worth its weight in gold. Cling to it as a drowning man clings to a rope. Grasp it firmly as a soldier attacked on all sides grasps his sword. “Never.” Though your heart faints, and you are sick of self-failures and infirmities, even then the promise will not fail. “Never.” When the cold chill of death creeps on, and friends can do no more, and you are starting on that journey from which there is no return, even then Christ will not forsake you. “Never.” When the day of Judgment comes, and the books are opened, and eternity is beginning, even then the promises will bear all your weight; Christ will not let go his hold on your soul.”—Sol.