A CONTRAST by John Nevins Andrews

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 28, 1859

A CONTRAST.

By John Nevins Andrews

The Psalmist said that the dead praise not the Lord; [Ps. cxv, 17;] and Peter and Paul both teach that the saints are crowned at the appearing of Jesus. 1 Pet. v, 4; 2 Tim. iv, 8. Mark the contrast between this inspired testimony and the following extract from a sermon of Rev. Mr. Cowan, a Presbyterian minister at the funeral of Mr. Benton, at St. Louis.

"Dear friends, your loss is his infinite gain. He is now perfectly and for ever free from sorrow, toil and pain. His sun has risen to set no more. His day has dawned never to be succeeded by another night. The last storm has spent its fury upon him. The sea of life he has crossed, and is now safely moored in the haven of eternal rest. His bliss is complete. His coronation day is passed. A crown of glory is his.

"He has been attired from heaven's wardrobe. He is clothed in peerless, spotless white. He has joined the choir of the redeemed. He has attuned his voice to the sweet music of the skies. 'Hark! the thrilling symphonies Seem, methinks, to sieze us.'"

See Christian Watchman and Reflector, May 6, 1858. J. N. A.