To be indifferent about the coming of Christ, is to be indifferent about the most sacred interests of humanity. If the apostles looked upon the advent of Christ as the hope of the world, and knew of no greater benefit that they could bestow upon mankind than to offer up this prayer in faith, we may well adopt their sentiment and follow their example. Let this prayer never die on our lips while we have breath: " Even so, come, Lord Jesus, come quickly !"
A daily devotional written by a Baptist Missionary to India, Reverend George Bowen (1816-1888) over 150 years ago.
George H. Bowen (30 April 1816 at Middlebury, Vermont – 5 February 1888 at Bombay, India) was an American missionary, newspaper man, linguist, and translator in India. He was known as "The White Saint of India" for his resemblance in manner and dress to the Hindu holy men.
To be indifferent about the coming of Christ, is to be indifferent about the most sacred interests of humanity. If the apostles looked upon the advent of Christ as the hope of the world, and knew of no greater benefit that they could bestow upon mankind than to offer up this prayer in faith, we may well adopt their sentiment and follow their example. Let this prayer never die on our lips while we have breath: " Even so, come, Lord Jesus, come quickly !"