Reflection 92

On dismissing worldly cares and discussing heavenly realities – an observation by a friend…

The next day was Sunday, and he was able to “bless God that his mind was pretty free from politics.” “I walked with him,” says the Rev. Mr. Dykes,* “for a considerable time. We called upon various friends, and I was much struck to see how totally he had dismissed from his mind all thoughts of the approaching contest. His conversation related entirely to subjects which suited the day. He was speaking particularly about the words ‘being made meet for the inheritance of the saints in light,’** and seemed free from any sort of care about what was coming.”

*Thomas Dykes (1761-1847)

**Colossians 1:12 (KJV). In a modern translation, the full verse reads, “giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.” (ESV)

Date: May 17, 1807

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