We have considered seven major Biblical signs. They are God’s description of conditions immediately preceding “The day of the Lord.” The Jew arises to national life; Gentile governments turn to democracy; Jerusalem is released from the over-lordship of Gentiles; Prophecy is unveiled; Knowledge increases, and men run to and fro; An apostacy must appear which retains the outward form of godliness, but denies the power thereof; And treasure must be heaped together for the “last days.” These are God's signs and, though they have had no fulfillment since the Scriptures were written, they are being fulfilled at this moment. The rugged mountains appear; but our blessed haven in the presence of our Lord is even nearer. May this solemn truth lead us to be instant in season and out of, season in the work which He has given us to do!

“Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. ... Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and ever. Amen.”

“Just a few days — and our tears will have ended;

Just a few hours — and our task will be done;

                                    Yet still hear them calling,

                                    From darkness appalling,

While we rest in the light of the fast-setting sun.

“Just a few days —and the gifts we’ve withholden,

Just a few hours —and the call we refuse —

                                    Will rust on forever,

                                    Or return to us never,

And Eternity’s crown we no longer may choose.

“Just a few days —and then nought will avail us,

The thought of the crown that we might yet have won;

                                    And ah I what the sorrow

                                    If we miss on the morrow

Our share in that joy, when He whispers, ‘Well done!’

“Just a few days — Oh Lord, strengthen our courage;

Just a few moments — to publish Thy Name.

                                    In our weakness enfold us,

                                    Through darkness uphold us,

‘Till He Come,’ make us faithful Thy love to proclaim.”