Mercy's Call

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“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” Rev.22:17. Thus we read in almost the last verse of God’s revelation to man of his wondrous mercy and undying love. Not only here, but from beginning to end of this great book resounds this great call to come and take of the water of life and live. There are no sweeter words than these. They show the great depth of Christ’s mercy. He is not willing that any should perish, but that all should have everlasting life.

This is the same call , the same salvation that has been preached from Adam’s time down to the present day. Adam, Enoch, Noah, Moses, David, Daniel, the apostles, and Christ’s true church since their day have all told of it. And from whence comes their knowledge of an invitation so harmonious and complete? God and Christ are their authorities. This call is as old as sin in the earth itself. Come, and partake freely. Come, and Jesus will save you; God will forgive you; though your sins be as scarlet, he will wash you white as snow. Come, there is no other way of salvation. There is no crossroad to glory, that leaves out the Lamb of Calvary. He alone can give you an entrance into heaven. None will be rejected that come in the spirit of meekness and humility, depending on Jesus. This is the only condition. Sink all of self at the foot of the cross, and cry, “ God be merciful to me a sinner.”

None will be force into the kingdom of God. The invitation is, “come.” Come of your own accord, even as a little child. Choose now. There are but two sides, one where will be gathered all who heed this call, and the other on which will be those who reject it, – the sheep on the right, and the goat on the left. “Many be called, but few are chosen.”

O careless one! Listen to the call of mercy. What are the few days you inhabit this earth – the days of your probation- when compared with that eternity of endless joy promised to them that obey! Think of the reward here and hereafter. Let not Jesus precious be shed for you in vain.

“The Spirit and the bride say, Come.” Jesus, our savior, says come. The examples of holy men say, come. The martyrs at the stake, cry come. The honest of heart who labor in the master’s vineyard of present truth today, say come. You cannot afford to neglect so many calls. You cannot afford to render of none effect this Heaven-sent message. Come to the waters and drink. Neglect not so great salvation. Mercy will not always plead. The Spirit will cease its promptings. In a little while it will be too late. Hear the summons, and listen to it, for we know what tomorrow may bring forth. Today is the time of acceptance and the hour of salvation. Put not off until tomorrow a decision so momentous. Take up the cross your Savior and mine has borne. Follow in His footsteps and learn of Him, so that when he to gather his elect, you can exclaim, “Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this [is] the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.” Isa. 25:9.

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