THE TOUCH OF CHRIST by Presbyterian Observer

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Mar 18, 1889

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 15, No. 11.

THE TOUCH OF CHRIST.

By Presbyterian Observer

JESUS is now in Heaven, yet his hand is stretched out still, and is ready everywhere with its gentle touch to cool the heart's fever, or heal the soul's diseases, or rest in benediction on the bowed head of strong men, or crushed sufferer, or little child. Wherever the holy word goes, the hand of Christ, unseen, is reached out. Wherever the Spirit lingers over a life, the hand that was wounded waits ready with its efficacious touch to give blessing. Laid upon the penitent, crying for mercy, it gives peace. Resting upon the mourner, in the bitterness of grief, it gives deep and rich comfort. Touching the brow of care, it smooths out the lines of anxiety. It brings rest to the weary, strength to the weak, courage to the faint-hearted, hope to the despairing. We need only faith and prayer to have this healing, cleansing, renewing, life-giving touch rest in all its blessed power upon our hearts and lives.—Presbyterian Observer.