A grey head, and a carnal worldly heart!

(James Meikle, "The Traveler" December 26, 1761)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio

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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!

"It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God!" Hebrews 10:31

"It is appointed unto men once to die-but after this the judgment!" Hebrews 9:27

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Something to ponder:
"As the tree falls at death and judgment-so it lies forever!" John Flavel