Shep followed the funeral coach of his beloved master as far as the train depot in Fort Benton. He felt that if he were ever to be united to his master, it must be here, so he proceeded to make his home under the platform of the railway station. Every time the train came whistling into the station he dashed out to meet it. The faithful dog became known country-wide.
Shep kept up his vigil, rain or shine, for five years. Then one snowy morning as he ran out to meet the train, he slipped, and before he could leap to safety, the wheels of the train had ended the collie’s life. He waited in vain for his master.
The Lord Jesus has promised to return for those who love Him. “I will come again and receive you unto Myself.” John 14:3.
“Watch therefore; for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.” Matt. 24:42.
“Surely I come quickly.” Rev. 22:20.
“Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching.” Luke 12:37.
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