December 6

Some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. — DANIEL XII. 2.

And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. — MATT. XXV. 46.

THESE words were prompted by eternal love. Let us not turn away from them as we should if some mere man had spoken them. He who loved us and gave himself for us would not do such a cruel thing as to leave us in any doubt about the future state. Sinners are not going to be left to perish if it is possible to bring them to repentance and forgiveness. God does not take pleasure in the infliction of punishment, but rather desires that they may turn and live.

The awfulness of sin is a fact which cannot be avoided, and its consequences reach out endlessly. There is no possible escape from this issue. Therefore let us take the blessed warning at the lips of him who at the same time held out his arms, saying, "Come unto me . . . and I will give you rest." And oh, how precious the promise to every one who thus flies to Jesus! Not one single blow shall reach him forever and forever! Eternal life with all its possibilities of hope, and joy, and friendship with Jesus, whose life bought ours! Friend, don't wait a single day. Choose this day Christ and eternal life.

Lyman D. Collins

O thou who canst not slumber, Whose light grows never pale, Teach us aright to number Our years before they fail!

On us thy mercy lighten, On us thy goodness rest; And let thy Spirit brighten The hearts thyself hast blessed! BICELESTON.