Blueridge Believer
Puritan Board Professor
(James Meikle, "The Traveler" Dec. 26, 1761)
Hitherto I have looked upon myself as young, and
coming to the prime of my life. But henceforth I
shall consider myself as in my declining years. I
am certain how long I have lived in the world--but
quite uncertain how soon I must leave the world.
And therefore I should be preparing for my final
departure, and daily be ripening for the regions
of bliss!
A young man, and a holy life; one in his prime,
and all his graces flourishing--is lovely to behold.
But a grey head, and a carnal worldly heart, is
a wounding sight! Henceforth, be gone bewitching
vanities, and all the enchantments of the world! The
last years of my life are not to be trifled away with you!
Death attends me!
The grave awaits me!
Eternity is at hand!
Hitherto I have looked upon myself as young, and
coming to the prime of my life. But henceforth I
shall consider myself as in my declining years. I
am certain how long I have lived in the world--but
quite uncertain how soon I must leave the world.
And therefore I should be preparing for my final
departure, and daily be ripening for the regions
of bliss!
A young man, and a holy life; one in his prime,
and all his graces flourishing--is lovely to behold.
But a grey head, and a carnal worldly heart, is
a wounding sight! Henceforth, be gone bewitching
vanities, and all the enchantments of the world! The
last years of my life are not to be trifled away with you!
Death attends me!
The grave awaits me!
Eternity is at hand!
