Improve the Time by E. W. Darling

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 22, 1864

Improve the Time.

By E. W. Darling

THAT we must give an account for the deeds done in the body, is inspired truth. That we must account for what we should have done in the body is equally true. We have a part to act, we have a calling to fulfill, we have a talent to improve. Time is given us to this end; and time is rapidly passing. While we hesitate, it passes. While we trifle, it passes; and each passing moment unimproved not only cuts off its length from our list of duties, but also shortens our future reward just as truly as duties well done will increase our future happiness; for we shall all receive according to our work.

There are many reasons why we should improve all our time. We have much to do, and only by improving every moment shall we have time sufficient for the work. We need wisdom from the Lord that we may rightly divide our time and use it to the best advantage. Let us redeem the time, because it is short, and the days are evil. So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

E. W. DARLING.