Shall I Be There? by Myron A. Winchell

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 4, 1873

Shall I Be There?

By Myron A. Winchell

When the trials and tribulations, the cares and sorrows, of this dark world are all over, and God’s own children are all gathered home, never to suffer or sorrow any more, and shall behold their blessed Redeemer face to face, shall I be there?

When dear friends, whom I have known and loved here in this vale of tears, forever free from the temptations of the cruel adversary, shall gather around the tree of life, and and listen to the gentle murmur of that beautiful river, “the streams whereof shall make glad the city of our God,” shall I join that happy company, and greet the friends rescued from the land of the enemy?

O, blissful meeting! Oh, glorious prospect that awaits the Christian!

And is it possible that I, a poor, erring creature, may gain a home on that beautiful shore? Yes, whosoever will, may come. Jesus has purchased a possession for us, and he bids us come and accept it, without money and without price.

O brother pilgrim, let us toil on a little longer. Let us stand boldly for God’s truth, and fight bravely the battle, of Him who offers us such a glorious reward.

I will try to overcome. I must gain a home on that happy shore. Dear friends, will you meet me there?

MYRON A. WINCHELL.

Berlin, Minn.