Address,
L Those who are more advanced in life —
[The time is shortly coming when you must be taken into the presence of your God. Should you not then inquire. Whether " the good work be yet begun in you ; or, if begun, whether it be proceeding towards its perfect accomplishment ? " Should you not ask. What is there more that I can do for God, my neighbour, or myself? O " work while it is day, because the night cometh wherein no man can work." " There is no work nor device nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave whither ye go ; " and therefore " whatever your hand findeth to do, ye should do it with all your might."
To ministers who are drawing near the close of their labours, tliis subject applies itself with peculiar force. If you see young Elishas coming forward to enter into your labours, be thankful for it ; and labour, whilst yet an opportunity is afforded you, to raise up a succession of faithful ministers, who shall continue after your decease to advance the Redeemer's interests in the world.]
2. To those who are entering into life —
[Learn of Elisha to appreciate rightly the privileges you enjoy. The world will often endeavour to draw you from Christ and his faithful servants ; and will say, " Tarry here, I pray thee : " but let your answer always be, ' As the Lord liveth, I wiU not leave either my God himself, or the mi- nistry of his word : ' in all places, and under all circmnstances, I will " cleave unto my Lord with full purpose of heart." " If you have the light, then believe in the light, and walk in it,
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