be identified with you. If we’re going to be out and out like Esther was, we must be willing to say, “If I perish, I perish.” Even though she was queen, above all the women in the whole realm, she was perfectly willing to die so that her life might be given that others might be saved. We lay our lives at Jesus’ feet be cause we want to tell about the Sav iour. Are you willing to be defeated in the things you are doing if it will be for God’s glory? We must, if we are going to be victors; if we are going to be conquerors. Paul gave himself to the Lord. He was beaten. He was in prison. He was ship wrecked on an island. Over and over again he suffered hunger and thirst, and was naked and in perils of sword. But he had given his life over to his Lord and he was willing to suffer for His glory. Paul has been with the Lord quite a few years, but don’t you think he is glad that he was willing to perish? In the lives of both Queen Esther and the Apostle Paul we see evidence of complete dedication and obedience. They only did that which is normal for one who really loves the Lord. One of the talented professors on the Biota College music faculty is Mr. William Lock. His rich baritone voice has been featured in several recitals. He Is teacher for a number o< students who are faking private voice lessens each week. Other personal instruction is available ter piano, organ, and many other numerous instruments.
IN THE MORNING How would you feel if you were told you only had a few hours to live? A devoted C h r is tia n businessman was struck by an automobile and seriously injured. Rushed to a hospital the man was informed that he had only about two hours to live. Yet, with such implicit faith in the Lord, and the promise of eternal life, death to him was only a gateway lead ing to a far better world. His family was quickly summoned to his bedside and each one given a parting message. To his wife he said, “You have been the greatest woman in the world to me. I love you far more than on the day you became my bride. Goodnight dear, I’ll see you in the morning." To his daughter he faintly smiled, “Mary, you’re our first born. What a joy you’ve been to your father. The sweet Christian testimony you leave wherever you go is a blessing. Goodnight, Mary, goodnight.” Turning to his oldest son he said, “Wil, your coming into our home has been an unmixed blessing. You’ve not only become a fine man but also, and more important, you love the God of your father. I’m proud of you. Goodnight, Wil." Charlie was next but he had not followed in the way of his father. Drawing him closer, the tears moist on his cheeks, he said, “Good bye Charlie. You are a promising boy. You have had the same opportunities as the other children. Any difference has all been in your favor. Yet, you have fol lowed the broad downward road, not heeding the warning of God’s Word and not listening to the call of the Saviour. I want you to know, Charlie, I’ve al ways loved you, and I love you still as God only knows. But to you I have to say, good-bye. Good-bye Charlie." The young man desperately siezed his fa ther’s hand and between sobs cried out, “Dad, why’ve you said ‘goodnight’ to the others but only ‘good-bye’ to me? It sounds so final!” The father answered slowly, “The others I will see again. The assurance of God’s Word promises it. A reunion with you, however, is im possible.” Falling on his knees Charlie prayed God to forgive his sins. Before the father’s life had expired he was finally able to say, “Goodnight Charlie, Goodnight.” How is it with your life? Victory is assured for the Christian who works today, for NOW spelled backwards is WON! 9
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