MRS.____, a Christian woman of nearly eighty years, had for a long time been able to do but little for herself, on account of her infirmity. The duty and privilege of caring for her fell upon a daughter, assisted by a grand-daughter. It was their custom to take up her breakfast and then for her to remain in bed a short time, afterwards being helped to dress herself.
One morning, having finished her breakfast, the old lady felt stronger than she had for some time, thought she would attempt to get up without assistance, which she accomplished, and was highly pleased. Her daughter, ongoing upstairs, was astonished to find her mother dressed, ready to go down.
She expressed her pleasure and surprise, as did also her mother, at the strength given her. Mrs.____ was
about to make a further remark. She said: “Only think!” There was a sudden pause—a change was observed in her features. She was spoken to, but no other words escaped her lips—they were closed forever, her happy spirit having gone to be with the One who loved her and gave Himself for her. Her friends did “think” —they thought of what unexpected things had occurred that morning.
Little had they expected her to dress herself without assistance, and much less had they expected she would never require their assistance again.
Yet more did they “think.” They thought of how uncertain life was, and how blessed it was that the one who had thus been suddenly called away was ready.
Young reader, are you ready? If not, only think!” “Thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” “Only think!”
“After death the judgment.” Surely, if
you do “think” of these things you will speedily ask, “What must I do to be saved?” Then you will receive the blessed answer, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.”
Messages of God’s Love 6/21/1914