The Young People's Magazine - the Free Presbyterian church of ...

anything resembling a change of heart. How dangerous to encourage childrenand others to believe that a few outward ceremonies are sufficient to bringthem safely into the eternal world!We need to trust sincerely in Jesus Christ, the Saviour appointed by God.But let no one – not even the strongest Protestant – deceive themselves intothinking that all is well with their souls unless they are truly trusting in Christ,and in Christ alone. He says to us all: “Look unto Me, and be ye saved, allthe ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else” (Isaiah 45:22).Evening ThoughtsAuthor of life, with grateful heart,My evening song I’ll raise;But O, Thy thousand, thousand gifts,Exceed my highest praise.What shall I render to Thy care,Which me this day has kept?A thankful heart’s the least return,And this Thou wilt accept.Now night has spread her darkening wing.I would the day review;My errors truly mark and seeWhat now I ought to do.What sins, or follies, holy God,I may this day have doneI would confess with grief and prayFor pardon through Thy Son.Much of my precious time I’ve lost;This foolish waste forgive;I’m one day nearer brought to death.May I begin to live!S E PearcePrice 90pPrinted by Pioneer Press Limited • Skipton • North Yorkshire • BD23 2TZ