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  CHILDREN CALLED TO CHRIST
  by Robert Murray M'Cheyne
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Summary: Robert Murray M'Cheyne urges children to seek salvation early
in life, emphasizing the fleeting nature of life and the pleasure of
finding rest in Christ.

Topics: "Urgency of Salvation", "Faith in Youth"
Scripture References: 1 Samuel 3:10, Psalm 37:5, Proverbs 22:6, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Matthew 11:28, Matthew 19:14, John 6:37, Romans 10:13, 2 Timothy 3:15, James 4:14

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Robert Murray M'Cheyne emphasizes the urgency of coming to Christ,
especially for children, as life is fleeting and uncertain. He draws
parallels between the brevity of life and the fragility of flowers,
urging the young to seek the Savior while there is still time. M'Cheyne
reflects on the joy of knowing God from a young age, as exemplified by
Samuel, and encourages children to find rest in Jesus. He reassures that
even in death, those who trust in Christ can find peace and joy. The
sermon serves as a heartfelt call for the youth to embrace faith early
in their lives.

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CONTENT
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Like mist on the mountain,

Like ships on the sea,

So swiftly the years

Of our pilgrimage flee;

In the grave of our fathers

How soon we shall lie!

Dear children, to-day

To a Saviour fly.

How sweet are the flowerets

In April and may!

But often the frost makes

Them wither away.

Like flowers you may fade:

Are you ready to die?

While "yet there is room"

To a Saviour fly.

When Samuel was young,

He first knew the Lord,

He slept in His smile

And rejoiced in His word.

So most of God's children

Are early brought nigh:

Oh, seek Him in youth -

To a saviour fly.

Do you ask me for pleasure?

Then lean on His breast,

For there the sin laden

And weary find rest.

In the valley of death

You will triumphing cry -

"If this be called dying,

'Tis pleasant to die!"

Jan. 1, 1831

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/robert-murray-m'cheyne/children-called-to-christ/
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