03. Heavenly Home
Heavenly Home
CONVERTED HEATHEN’S THOUGHT. —A converted heathen, in the infirmities of old age, longed to depart. He told a missionary of an account some one had given him of the wonders of American cities—the handsome buildings, the broad, clean streets, the lovely parks, the fountains, etc. “It was wonderful,” he added, “and as I listened I thought what must Heaven be if America is so grand, but thank God, through the blood of His dear Son, I shall one day see it all for myself.”
HEAVEN REJECTED.—A gentleman of France, who, having feasted high on sensual gratification, said: “Let God Almighty give me all the good things in Paris, and secure me from death, and He may keep His Heaven to Himself.”
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH.—When the early Spanish explorers lauded in the beautiful wilderness of what is now Florida, with all its wealth of flowers, palm trees and semi-tropical vegetation, it was reported that somewhere in this new world of sunshine and beauty existed a wonderful spring or fountain, the waters of which had the marvelous power of imparting youth and vigor to old age, but they never found it.
CALLING THE ROLL.—A wounded soldier lay dying upon the battlefield, and he was heard to say at intervals, “here, here.” On being asked what he wanted, he replied: “They are calling the roll in Heaven, and I am answering to my name.” Soon he passed away into the spirit world.
KING’S DAUGHTER.—A poor but godly woman called to see two rich young ladies, also Christians. Their brother was astonished to find this plain-looking woman in their elegant home, but one of the sisters kindly introduced her, and said: “Brother, this is a King’s daughter, only she has not yet received her fine robes.”
WHITEFIELD AND THE LADY.—Whitefield, when in Edinburg, stepped into a stagecoach. A lady belonging to a prominent denomination entered the same coach, and recognizing Whitefield, said: “Are you not Mr. Whitefield?” “Yes, madam.” “Oh, then, let me get out.” “Surely, madam,” was the calm reply, “but before you go let me ask you one question. Suppose you die and go to Heaven, and then suppose I die and go there also, will you go out when I come in?”
HEAVENLY OCCUPATION.—Faraday, the great scientist, was once asked, “Have you conceived what will be your occupation in the next world?” Hesitating a while, Faraday answered, “‘Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him.’ I shall be with Christ, that’s enough.”
THREE WONDERS.—There may be three things which will surprise us when we get to Heaven,—one, to find many there that we did not expect to find there; another, to find some not there whom we had expected; a third, and perhaps the greatest wonder, will be to find ourselves there. THE INFIDEL’S QUESTION.—A scoffing infidel once said to a Christian: “I understand you expect to go to Heaven when you die; can you tell me what kind of a place Heaven is?” “Yes, sir,” replied the Christian, “Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people, and if you are not prepared for it, you will never enter.”