WE were passing rapidly along a country road, on our way to a railway station. Standing outside a barn, adjoining the road, were two men, of whom we inquired the time of the departure of the train, which we had been unable to ascertain before. One of them replied that it started at half-past eight. It was already more than that; but, thanking him, we passed on: In a few moments the rush of the train was heard, followed by the hoarse laugh of one of the men, as he knew that we had missed our object—the last train, and that nothing now remained for us but to walk to our journey’s end.
On we plodded, weary and wayworn. As we did so, I could not but think of the derision in which every lost soul is held by the enemy.
To how many he suggests, “It is already too late,” that it is of no use seeking salvation now—that they have gone too far, and sinned away their only chance of salvation; doing this in order that they may become careless and indifferent.
Then for those who, anxious and troubled about their sins, press on when too late, in hope of yet gaining salvation—only, alas! to hear the distant sound of a closing door—what a laugh of triumph,— what a shout of derision, will be raised by him who has sought and compassed their destruction.
Push on, push on! unconverted soul; linger no longer—delay no more. Waste not the precious moments, for the sands of time will soon be run out, the last grains will quickly fall, the last up-train will start. Will it convey you to the glory of God, or will you be carried by the down-train to destruction and despair?
At the commencement of our journey we had walked a steady, easy pace, and then, when too late, increased it considerably. So today many are thinking there is plenty of time yet, and are indifferent to the warning voices around.
Some had told us it was two-and-a half miles to the station, but others had said it was about a mile and a half only, and we had acted as though the latter were the truth, and thus lingered until too late.
“Acquaint now thyself with Him, and be at peace.” Job 22: 21.
“Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” 2 Cor. 6: 2.
“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord.” Isaiah 1: 18.
The world, the flesh, and the devil whisper, “Plenty of time yet.”
To which will you give attention? Which will you obey?
ML 03/10/1918