p. 4 | SAFETY by C. F. Ladd

Pacific Press Publishing Company · OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA · Jun 7, 1899

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 25, No. 23.

SAFETY.

By C. F. Ladd

ONE of our great American artists has painted a picture of the crucifixion. It is a small painting, and yet so full of sadness and sorrow!

There, nailed to the cruel cross, is the suffering Saviour. The clouds are dark and low and the rain is beating down. From the hands and side drips the blood. An awful look of agony and anguish is upon the Master's face. Under one of the outstretched arms a half dozen little birds are gathered. They have come seeking a refuge from the pitiless storm that beats down, and there they have found it.

Dear reader, there you and I may find a safe refuge from the storms of sin. Under the everlasting arms there is peace and safety. Flee from your dangers; accept this place of refuge, so freely offered. Come now, while you may. Those arms were outstretched for you. That blood was shed, that life was given, that you might enter into eternal rest under the everlasting arms. C. F. LADD.