A MAN of proud social position lay dying. Dying—the doctor had just told him he was dying. What terror filled his soul!
Dying! how often he had been warned against “The drug habit.” He always laughed saying, “I am not going to die.”
But now he was dying; the doctor had just told him he had only a few hours to live. What about eternity?
He died, screaming with agony, knowing he was going down to the pit of hell. The doctor, a worldly man, said it was the most awful death he had ever seen.
THE OTHER DEATH-BED.
A poor woman, yet rich in Christ, lay dying. Her bodily suffering was very great.
I saw her just before she died. She had no fear of death; perfect peace filled her soul; she blew her sins, which were many, were all washed away in the precious blood of Christ.
Just before she died her pain was so very great she prayed, “Father, take my pain away.” Immediately the pain ceased. What an answer to prayer. What a relief to all around to see the dear one free from pain. Suddenly her face lit up with joy as she exclaimed, “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!” She died, rejoicing in Christ, and want to be forever with the Lord.
Dear reader, do not put off your soul’s salvation as did the proud man of the world; but be like this dear woman, “Trust in Jesus.” He will wash you whiter than snow. He is waiting with loving, outstretched arms to receive you. Trust Him now. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and Them shalt be saved.”
“I looked to Jesus in my sin,
My woe and want confessing;
Undone, and lost, I came to Him,
I sought, and found a blessing.”