Why Sleepest Thou? by S. Hoxie

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 21, 1873

Why Sleepest Thou?

By S. Hoxie

How sweet to think of Jesus who is coming soon to take us home to dwell forever in that heavenly land that he has prepared for those that have followed his teachings and kept his commandments. The time is short in which to prepare for that great event. Do we realize it as we should? If not, let us awaken from this slumberous state, put on the whole armor, and get ready. It is a matter of great importance that we look to our future welfare. This certainly is the extent of our future hopes. Then why not be more in earnest in the work?

Are we skeptical in our belief? God forbid! Brethren, awake from your drowsiness. Come forth and be bright and shining lights, that others may join us in preparing for the Bridegroom. Soon he will be seen coming in the clouds of heaven. Soon the harvest will be ripe. Oh! let us not be one of the tares, but ready and waiting for his appearance, that when he comes, we may say, “Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us.” S. HOXIE.

Davenport, Mass., Dec. 11, 1872.