I was traveling by boat a short time ago, and about 20 minutes before dinner was called, the passengers gathered near the dining-room door waiting for the call for dinner, and it made me think, as I saw how patiently they waited, of how those who love the Lord Jesus should be patiently waiting for Him to come and call them into His presence to be with Him forever. He tells us He is coming, and coming soon, and asks all who love Him to watch. Do you know, my dear little reader, what it is to watch for your papa or your mamma when they are away and how glad you are to see them come home. And why are you so glad? Because you love them. Then if you love the Lord Jesus, you will be glad to see Him when He comes, and you will be watching for Him. Now if Jesus should come to-day would you be glad? E. B. H.
ML 10/15/1899