Matthew 24:20 But pray you that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day: Employ these long nights of December, January, and February in high pursuits, in intelligent socialities, in innocent amusements, in Christian work. Do not waste this winter, for soon you will have seen your last snow shower and have gone up into the companionship of Him Whose raiment is white as snow, whiter than any fuller on earth could whiten it. For all Christian hearts the winter nights of earth will end in the June morning of heaven. The river of life from under the throne never freezes over. The foliage of life's tree is never frost-bitten. The festivities, the hilarities, the family greetings of earthly Christmas times will give way to larger reunion and brighter lights and sweeter garlands and mightier joy in the great holiday of heaven! (Dr. Talmage.) Parallel Verses KJV: But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:WEB: Pray that your flight will not be in the winter, nor on a Sabbath, |
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