Christian Age Ezekiel 1:12 And they went every one straight forward: where the spirit was to go, they went; and they turned not when they went. The poets tell us of a firefly in southern climates, said to be the most brilliant of all fireflies, which has this peculiarity, that it never shines at all except when going rapidly upon the wing, and then its brilliancy, can be seen afar. So it is with our immortal souls. When we are upon the wing, active and advancing, going forward in the Christian race toward God and toward heaven, our light shines out and all men see it; but when we stand still, it dies. (Christian Age.) Parallel Verses KJV: And they went every one straight forward: whither the spirit was to go, they went; and they turned not when they went. |
    |