What enemies are abroad? Errors are a numerous horde, and new
ones appear every hour: against what heresy am I to be on my guard? Sins creep
from their lurking places when the darkness reigns; I must myself mount the
watchtower, and watch unto prayer. Our heavenly Protector foresees all the
attacks which are about to be made upon us, and when as yet the evil designed
us is but in the desire of satan, He prays for us that our faith fail not, when
we are sifted as wheat. Continue O gracious Watchman, to forewarn us of our
foes, and for Zion's sake hold not thy peace.
"Watchman,
what of the night?" What
weather is coming for
the Church? Are the clouds lowering, or is it all clear and fair overhead? We
must care for the Church of God with anxious love; and now that Popery and
infidelity are both threatening, let us observe the signs of the times and
prepare for conflict.
"Watchman,
what of the night?" What stars are visible? What
precious promises suit our present case? You sound the alarm, give us the
consolation also. Christ, the polestar, is ever fixed in His place, and all the
stars are secure in the right hand of their Lord.
But
watchman, when comes the morning? The Bridegroom tarries. Are there no signs of His coming forth as
the Sun of Righteousness? Has not the morning star arisen as the pledge of day?
When will the day dawn, and the shadows flee away? O Jesus, if Thou come not in
person to Thy waiting Church this day, yet come in Spirit to my sighing heart,
and make it sing for joy.
"Now all the earth
is bright and glad
With the fresh morn;
But all my heart is cold, and dark and sad:
Sun of the soul, let me behold Thy dawn!
Come, Jesus, Lord,
O quickly come, according to Thy word."
With the fresh morn;
But all my heart is cold, and dark and sad:
Sun of the soul, let me behold Thy dawn!
Come, Jesus, Lord,
O quickly come, according to Thy word."
God
bless,
David
L. Wynn, Pastor
Pauline
B. Grant CME Church
“This
is the Potter’s House”
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