Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 140, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 June 1916 — KEEP THE LIGHT UNDIMMED [ARTICLE]

KEEP THE LIGHT UNDIMMED

Christian Must Remember That Neglect May Work Injury to Himself and Others. Some years ago a steamer was coming up the Firth of Clyde on a stormy night. Careful watch was kept and all was going well, till suddenly a dim, flickering light appeared right over her bows. In another instant the steamer went crashing into a ship lying at anchor. Several lives were lost and much damage was done. What was the cause of the accident? The anchored ship had allowed her light to grow dim for want of oil. It was only neglected. This is like what many Christians do; they forget to read the Word, to meditate upon it, and to watch with prayer; therefore their light is almost out, to the injury of themselves and- others. “Ye are the light of the world.” Christ’s Churches are golden candlesticks planted in a dark world. They are to hold forth the word of life. O Christians, watch and pray, and see to it that your lamps are trimmed and burning, and ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their Lord.— The Light-Bearer.