To the Brethren in N. Y. .
By C. O. Taylor
The time for our yearly gathering is drawing near. Some of those that met last year will probably meet this. How true has proved the remark made last year, that not all who were then present would ever meet again. I was thinking, Will those that gave their hearts to God, last year, and have continued faithful, be sorry that they were there, and that they took the stand they did? We hope to meet them this year. Also, those that labored to get those there that commenced the service of the Lord, and did what they could for their eternal interest while there, will they have cause for regret for the labor bestowed? There can be but one answer to these questions. Then will you not all labor to get others there this year? Have you not some dear friend, brother, sister, parent, child, that you are anxious to meet in the soon-coming kingdom, that is almost persuaded to be a Christian, who, with some effort on your part, would give themselves to the Saviour? Could you be an agent in the hands of God of their salvation, you would be greater in the sight of Heaven than an earthly king. Will you try? Jesus would have you. This may be your last camp-meeting, your last effort to do such a noble work, your last chance to secure a star in your crown, or to be one that will shine forever and ever. Dan. 12: 3. I repeat, Will you try? Will you do the best you can? The meeting is coming in a busy time of the year. Some may think they cannot attend. Let such begin now to ask the Lord to open the way for them. Let them ask each day, often each day. Let them then answer their prayers by their works, do all they can to bring the thing around. If you will, I venture to say you will be there if sickness does not prevent. Our earthly gatherings, where we can seek the Lord, and get prepared for his soon coming kingdom, is drawing to a close. The short space of time between this and the coming of Jesus will soon be past. These golden moments to secure eternal life will soon be over. The righteous will be saved, eternally saved; the wicked, lost, eternally lost.