The kingdom of the Lord is at hand-oh, be ye ready to receive Him! This very night, my loved ones, ye shall see Him in His splendour, with the angels and the archangels in their might and their glory.

At the third hour shall He come-that very third hour which is now drawing upon us.' 'Dear Joe,' said my mother, in soothing tones, 'thou art scaring thyself and the children to no avail.

If the Son of Man be indeed coming, what matters it whether we be abed or afoot ?' 'Peace, woman,' he answered sternly; 'has He not said that He will come like a thief in the night, and that it is for us to await Him?
Join with me, then, in prayerful outpourings that we may be found as those in bridal array.

Let us offer up thanks that He has graciously vouchsafed to warn us through the words of His servant.

Oh, great Lord, look down upon this small flock and lead it to the sheep fold! Mix not the little wheat with the great world of chaff.