Rest in Christ Amid Perilous Times
"MEN's hearts failing them for fear" is one of the characteristics which our Saviour gives of these times: This was well illustrated not long ago in an occurrence in England. The Prince and Princess of Wales were driving in an open carriage when a man rushed toward them and threw a parcel in the carriage at their feet. The prince immediately placed himself between the parcel and the princess to protect her from possible dynamite; but when the package was opened, it was found to contain nothing but flowers. These are, in the words of Holy Writ, "perilous times." The throwing of innocent flowers portends danger. President Carnot expected something harmless and received the death plunge of a dagger; the Prince of Wales seemed to expect dynamite and received flowers. Not a few of the rulers of earth are in fear. "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown." But there is rest in life's turmoil, rest in Christ Jesus. It is like the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.