The case submitted to our consideration by “M. J.” Dublin, is peculiarly solemn and painful. But we cannot see that it should interfere, in the smallest degree, with her implicit confidence in God as to her children. We believe that God has given the Christian parent a blank check, in which to place the names of all those who have been entrusted to him. We are exhorted to “bring up our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord” (Eph. 6). It is only faith that can act on this precept. If we begin to reason about the how and the when, we shall not receive the blessing. If we do not obey, we cannot expect to reap the precious fruits of obedience. There are many who allow their children to grow up in willfulness and folly, and yet imagine they will all come right at the end. This is the fatal mistake of antinomianism. Need we marvel if, when parents suffer themselves to be governed by such ungodly principles, they should not be allowed to see their children converted? Certainly not. People must reap as they sow. And, besides, we can well understand why the Lord, in His faithfulness and wisdom, should throw a veil over the closing scene of one whose life had been spent in guilt and folly. We could hardly expect much testimony in such a case. Indeed, we should rather be prepared for a very doubtful issue. And why? Because, were it otherwise, young people would comfort themselves with the thought, that they might live a life of sin, and then “die the death of the righteous.” Frightful delusion! We would say to “M. J.,” do not let this case of your departed friend perplex you any longer. All you have to do is to count on God for your children, and train your children for God. Act on the divine precept, and feed on the divine promise, and all shall be well—well for time—well for eternity.