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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 13, 1864

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 25, No. 3.

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Are We Ready?

By Rosina F. Phippeny

WHAT a momentous question is this, to all those who have an interest in the atoning merits of a Saviour's blood. It implies more than we are willing to acknowledge at all times. With what deep feelings should we examine our hearts, and see whether we would be willing to see the sign of the Son of man coming in the clouds. Are we ready for such an exhibition? I think it should engross our every thought constantly, that we may be numbered among those that shall inherit the promised land. We hear on every hand, almost, the question, "What use is there of making such an outcry about the coming of Christ, and the end of the world?" This question is not asked by the world's people, but by those denominated Christians. Methinks if they gave heed to the teachings of the word of God, they would be answered satisfactorily. Are not the signs thickening around us? Yes, and fulfilling hourly, too. What does this mean, "Distress of nations, with perplexity?" and also, "men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth?" Luke xxi, 25, 26. It seems to me, if I understand the word of God aright, that we are living in the very fulfillment of the above, and we read that immediately after this we shall see the Son of man coming. *Does it not behoove us to be ready for that glorious morn? Why this lethargy among professed followers of Christ? Let us awake from this slumber and be ready, that we be not overtaken as a thief, but that we can hail our Lord with joy, at his glorious appearing. God forbid that we should be found among those that lull themselves into the belief that they have many years to make their peace with God. Oh that they may be aroused from this soul-destroying doctrine of a thousand years of peace. But may God in his infinite mercy grant us his Spirit to lead us in our journey through the remainder of time, and while we are waiting for the appearing of our great King, may we by our daily walks show to the world around us that we are trying to live so that we may have a right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
ROSINA F. PHIPPENY.
North Star, Mich.