The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20

cannot GODit uuIliiS Oui iiiciiiiitt NS there has never been a generation since He left the earth that was so ready this to welcome Him, nor has there ever been d time so suited as this for the pro- phetic fulfllment of Christs second ad- vent.
 The Second Coming.
 Now, if this great army Of the gospel church is capturing the world for Christ and if the second advent of Jesus may take place at any moment, does it not become our duty to join the gospel bat talions and have a part in that glorious day when all earth and all heaven shall unite in celebrating the dominion Of Christ from sea to sea? Shall not we do something for Christ's glory now so that we may have the right to share in his spiritual triumph? Is it not about time for some of us to give up living our mean, selfish, sordd lives of sinful in- dulgenee and to join the great gospel host of those who are working and waiting for the millennial dawn? Can we, dare we afford to waste even q day or an hour in idleness when there is still work to be done which may bring nearer this divine consummation?
 It is said that when the distinguished Dr. Backus, the late president of Hamil- ton college. was dying the doctors told him he had but 30 minutes to live "Only 30 minutes?" he said Well as the time is so short, then get me down on my knees that l may spend the last half hour of my earthly life in praying to God for the salvation of the world and for the establishment of his kingdom on earth' So may we pray and wo.x and live that the time may soon come when Christ shall appear and establish his kingdom on earth as it is in beaver.
 And oh when that glorious day comes, what blessed rewards there will be! As the great church army marches past there will be a badge of Christis legion of honor for every faithful one, no mat ter how poor or how weak that one may be. After the Crimean war there was great celebration in London, when Queen Victoria with the prince consort by her side, gave out medals to the heroes. Some soldiers came with empty sleeves. some on crutches, some with bandaged foreheads. but there were the same sweet royal smile and the same reward for all. At last there was carried up to the be- loved queen a poor wreck of humanity on a litter. Both of his arms and both of his legs were gone. He was only h common soldier, but in tte service of his country he had done his best Then tine revered queen, with tears streaming down her cheeks, went to the l1ster and pinned a bandage upon the poor fellows breast and kissed his brow and said: Well done. good and faithful servant" So on that great day of the triumph of Christs Kingdom upon earth some of the hunbles. soldiers are to get Christ's rewards.
 Would you not ] ? that humble Chris tian soldier, man, Q woman? Can you not see the white horse of victory with the King riding down the heavens? Can you not hear the tramp of his con- uuering host? o man, are you ready to welcome your King as q true, brave, self sacrificing, faithful soldier of his army? "Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair the moon, clear as the sun and terrible as an army with banners?" It Is the church; it is Cnrist's conquering army. Have you 2 place in tile ranks?
 Copyright, 1907. by Louis Klops chD