...Colossians iii. 6. , approaching of rest; — "We are not of the night," in ignorance, " nor of darkness: therefore let us not sleep as do others; but let us watch and be sober." " For God hath not i The.* v.». appointed us to wrath." Hence the words of the Holy Spirit, speak.ing...

...and we know not how soon. Oh let the Bride be fouad waiting, with trimmed lamps, her Lord's return. " Let us not sleep, as do others ; but let us watch and be sober." 2 " Blessed is that servant, whom his Lord when He cometh shall find so doing."3 And if our Lord delay...

...faithful brethren in Christ which are at Oolosse. — Col. i. 2. Ye are all the children of the light, and of the day : we are not of the night, nor of darkness, &c. I charge you, that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. — J Thess. v. 5. 27. hath...

...faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse. — Col. i. 2. Ye are all the children of the light, and of the day : we are not of the night, nor of darkness, &c. I charge you, that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. — 1 Thess. v. 5. 27. to every...

...for she wanted to read it all again. Three verses particularly struck her. First, St. Paul says, we are " all the children of light and the children of the day " (verse 5). . How often words like these are used in speaking of those who follow Christ ! And does...

...woman with child ; and they shall not escape. 4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 5 Ye are all the children...nor of darkness. 6 Therefore let us not sleep, as (to others ; but let us watch and be sober. 7 For they that sleep, sleep in the night ; and they that...

...as in the day, not in rioting and drunkenness," 1 Thess. v. 5—8. " Ye are all the children of the light, and the children of the day : we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others ; but let us watch, and be sober. For they that sleep, sleep...

...all these things that shall come to pass. Col. iv. 2. continue in prayer, and watch — . 1 Thess. v. 6. therefore let us not sleep, as do others ; but let us watch and be sober. 1 Pet. v. 8. be sober, be vigilant. Rev. iii. 3. if therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come upon...

...nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world ; holding forth the word of life. Phil. ii. 15, 16. Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day : we are not ofthenight, nor of darkness, 1 Thess. v. 5. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, Rev....

...these things that shall come to pass.' Col. iv. 2. ' continue in prayer, and watch — .' 1 Thess. \. 6. ' therefore let us not sleep, as do others ; but let us watch and be sober.' 1 Pet. v. 8. ' be sober, be vigilant.' Rev. iii. 3. ' if therefore thou shall not watch, I will come...