Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things to God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; James Hervey, when Dr. Stonehouse saw him for the last time, about two hours before he expired, pressed upon the doctor in the most affectionate manner his everlasting concerns, telling him "here is no abiding place." Stonehouse, seeing the great difficulty and pain with which he spoke, desired that he would spare himself. "No," said he, "doctor, no. You tell me I have but a few moments to live. Oh let me spend them in adoring our great Redeemer..." He then expatiated in the most striking manner upon these words of St. Paul, "All things are yours." He then paused a little, and with great serenity in his countenance quoted those triumphant words, "'Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation.' There, doctor, is my cordial. What are all the cordials to the dying compared to the salvation of Christ?" In his last moments he exclaimed two or three times, "Precious salvation!" and then, leaning his head against the side of the easy chair in which he sat, he shut his eyes and fell asleep. (Romaine.) Parallel Verses KJV: Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; |
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