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Pacific Press Publishing Company · OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA · May 13, 1897

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 23, No. 19.

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WHAT ARE YOU SEEKING?

By W. H. B. Miller

MULTITUDES are engaged in a mad rush after worldly wealth, position, and glory. At the expense of many, one occasionally grasps the glittering prize, and becomes the envy of thousands. But the successful one sadly discovers that the possession of wealth and position does not insure happiness and contentment, and many an occupant of stately hall envies the condition of the lowly cottager; many an honored one longs for solitude, many a monarch for rest.
Another multitude, small, very small comparatively, have also sought for riches, and none have sought in vain. Unlike the possessor of worldly treasure, they have obtained their heart's desires without causing poverty and sorrow on the part of any. Unlike the mocking worldly search, all have found the sought-for treasure, and none have been disappointed with its value, for they would not exchange it for all the accumulated riches of earth. Its possession insures happiness, contentment, peace, and joy unspeakable.
Reader, through God's bounty and love, thousands who have sought him have become richer than the kings of earth, and still his treasure-house remains full. In our Master's name we invite you to share the blessings of his family. If you will hear the Saviour's voice and accept him as your Counselor and Friend, he promises that you will be:—
Rich.—"Wealth and riches shall be in his house." Ps. 112:3. Of royal family.—"Of the household of God." Eph. 2:19. "Sons of God." 1 John 3:1. "Heir of God." Gal. 4:7. Well spoken of.—"Be called great in the kingdom of heaven." Matt. 5:19. Well fed.—"Verily thou shalt be fed." Ps. 37:3. Well clothed.—"If God so clothed the grass of the field, . . . shall he not much more clothe you?" Matt. 6:30. Wise.—"For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge." Eccl. 2:26. Contented.—"My people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the Lord." Jer. 31:14. Happy.—"Happy is that people, whose God is the Lord." Ps. 144:15. Joyful.—"Ye rejoice with joy unspeakable." 1 Peter 1:8. Healthy.—"Thine health shall spring forth speedily." Isa. 58:8. Have long life.—"With long life will I satisfy him." Ps. 91:16. Live eternally.—"He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life." John 3:36.
Thousands can testify that he who has promised is faithful to fulfil. Come, dear reader, respond to his invitation and find treasure that the world can not give. Seek not for that which fades and dies, but make haste to secure the blessing of God, which maketh rich, and to which no sorrow is added.
W. H. B. MILLER.
Melbourne, Victoria.