p. 95 | Can We Afford It? by R. F. Phippeny

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 3, 1872

Can We Afford It?

By R. F. Phippeny

In these days of peril can we lay down our armor for a moment of time? Think of our vigilant foe who is ever on the alert to find us off our guard, that he may strike us a death blow if possible. Can we afford to slacken our pace for a single moment when the prize is so near? The perils of the last days are upon us. The great conflict is just before us, and a little from this, the prize of eternal life. Soon we shall see the great King coming in all his glory, with his glittering army of angels, to gather together his jewels from out the wicked nations of the earth, and can we afford not to be among the saved?

We know that the setting up of the kingdom of God is very near indeed, and shall we not be subjects of that kingdom?

Again, I say, How can we afford to neglect any means that are in our power that will help us to prepare for a home with Jesus and the sinless angels?

The jeweled city of God is almost in sight, and we can, if we will, have a home within its glorious walls. Oh! no; we cannot afford to lose all this.

“Then let us press; for Jesus is near; And strengthen each other with words of good cheer; With zeal ever buoyant, and courage ne’er slack, Let’s be true to our King, and never draw back.”

R. F. PHIPPENY.

Gratiot Co., Mich.