Let us not sleep, as do others. 1 Thess. v. 6.
There are many ways of promoting Christian wakefulness. Among the rest, let me strongly advise Christians to converse together concerning the ways of the Lord. Christian and Hopeful, as they journeyed towards the Celestial City, said to themselves:
"To prevent drowsiness in this place, let us fall into good discourse."
Christians who isolate themselves and walk alone are very liable to grow drowsy. Hold Christian company, and you will be kept wakeful by it, and refreshed and encouraged to make quicker progress in the road to heaven.—Spurgeon.
July 1st.
He laid His right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not. Rev. i. 17.
One of Wellington's officers, when commanded to go on some perilous duty, lingered a moment as if afraid, and then said:
"Let me have one clasp of your all-conquering hand before I go; and then I can do it."