HE THOUGHT THEY WOULD BE GLAD.
By T. E. Bowen
ONE day when returning home on the train, I met a young man who was going to visit friends living near the same city where I was to leave the train. He had not seen them for a long time, and the evening was a cold and stormy one in November. Altho he would have to hire a livery team, and go several miles into the country, facing the storm, he was repaid for it all by the continual thought of how happy they all would be to have him come. He pictured the scene over and over again of their surprise and joy at having him arouse them in the night to greet him. After bidding the young man good-by, and expressing the hope that he would have a pleasant visit with his friends, I came on to my home, musing on the incident. I thought about the happiness and joy it was possible even now to give the Saviour, as He must be looking forward with pleasure to the time when He can come and take unto Himself His earthly friends. But, sad to relate, many of His professed friends do not seem to be very joyful in the news of His soon coming. This reveals the fact that something is wrong in the heart. Some sin is cherished, which makes the coming of the Lord an unwelcome event. Some will be glad and rejoice, thus causing great joy to the King of glory when He comes. Will this be you, dear reader? T. E. BOWEN.