On decision of character, man’s best and eternal interest depends. Our position nearly corresponds to that of Israel on Carmel, when Elijah, standing by the mountain altar, addressed the people, saying, “How long halt ye between two opinions: if the Lord be God, follow Him; but if Baal, then follow him!” Christ with a cross, but heaven behind Him; and Satan with the world glittering in his hand, but hell flaming at his back, stand before us, rival candidates.
Each solicits our hands and our heart We must decide between them; the one or the other we must serve. In the vain hope of making much of both worlds, unwilling to perish, but yet unwilling to part from sin, many postpone their decision, and attempt to compromise the matter by offering these rivals a divided allegiance. Futile and vain attempt!—GUTHRIE.
