HARRY was a bright, restless lad. I suppose almost every Sunday school has just such a boy—one who is liked by all, but full of mischief.
One day, to Harry’s delight, he received a fine Testament for a Sunday school reward. But rewards and regular attendance are not enough and so his teacher prayed faithfully on, that Harry would accept the Saviour. And the prayer was answered. Not only did Harry accept the Lord Jesus, but he bravely and clearly confessed Him before all the class. Have you ever accepted the Saviour? I hope so. And have you confessed Him? Do it now.
Soon after this Harry left his Testament at Sunday school one Sunday intending to get it the next week. But that was his last day in the class.
During the week, some of his friends were playing with a toy brass cannon. It was firecracker day, and they loaded their little cannon with all the explosives they could, put some stones in the barrel and lit the fuse. Then they held their ears and stood back for the explosion. Harry couldn’t wait, and he stepped up to see why it didn’t go off. Just at that moment it blew up. The boys cheered and shouted, but suddenly grew still and frightened, for there lay Harry bleeding on the ground. The charge had entered his stomach, and he was moaning with pain.
Quickly they called for help, and Harry was carried to his home where he lay suffering and bleeding. The doctor arrived but there was nothing he could do to save poor Harry, and after a few hours of brave suffering, he was gone. Dear boys, are you ready to die? You know not how soon you may be called away.
A large group of his schoolmates gathered around his grave, and after the service they all joined in singing the well-known hymn, which had been Harry’s favorite.
“Around the throne of God in heaven
Thousands of children stand,
Children whose sins are all forgiven,
A holy, happy band, singing,
`Glory, glory, glory be to God on high!’ “
Harry will be there, for I know he had accepted the Lord Jesus as his Sayfour. Will you be there too? Do be wise in time, dear boys, and
Messages of God’s Love 3/6/1955