Everytime we look at a clock it reminds us that time is passing, and that we cannot stay in this world forever. We must leave it someday, either when the Lord Jesus comes for His own, or through death. How important it is that we should be ready. Let us not be careless or indifferent, but be sure our sins have been washed away in the precious blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, for only those who have “washed their robes” will enter that bright home above.
Every clock has something to say.
Listen, my boy,
While ‘tis yet today.
This watch says, “Tick-tick-tick
Childhood and youth are past so quick!”
The mantle clock has the sweetest chime,
I think it’s saying,
“Redeem the time.”
Its hands are busy, it’s always true,
May we serve God faithfully too.
“Tick-tock, tick-tock,
Life is brief,”
Says the Grandfather clock.
Of today’s mercy make the most,
Tomorrow is not yours to boast.
Mother’s clock in the kitchen, too,
Tells of a supper
Inviting you...
There is a feast prepared for all
Who hearken to the gospel call.
“Bong, bong,” hear the midnight gong
In the old town tower
Sounding all night long.
Christ rejecters all must go,
Into a night of endless woe.
“Wake up, wake up!” the alarm is
ringing.
Time to arise—
For the Lord is coming.
Oh sinner, do not be too late
To enter in to heaven’s gate!
ML 01/15/1956