Life at best is very brief

C. It should be concluded that salvation must be in time. To be saved is not in eternity, although it is for eternity. Salvation must be in time. This time is this present life. This present life may be finished at any time. Give some examples and stories. Some who heard the gospel but did not believe it right away were killed in car accidents on their way home. Use some examples to prove that man's life may be finished at any time in this world. When time is past, eternity will come. Therefore, you must believe Him today. Sing verse 3 of hymn #1043 in Hymns.

Revised version:

1. Life, as vapor, quickly fades;
As a cloud, it dissipates;
As a dream, evaporates;
Be in time!
Flying time declares 'tis true:
In a flash, death faces you;
Just a little late, you're through;
Be in time!
Be in time! Be in time!
While the voice of Jesus calls you,
Be in time!
If in sin you longer wait,
You may find no open gate,
And your cry be just too late:
Be in time!

2. May the wise attentive hear:
Morning blooms soon disappear.
Who can bring back yesteryear?
Be in time!
Do your calculations fast,
Lest the line of death is passed,
And you into fire are cast;
Be in time!

3. Still the Spirit's touching you,
Often wrestling with you, too.
Why not yield, that peace ensue?
Be in time!
Jesus waits to give you grace;
Save you from your woeful case;
Don't wait foolishly! Make haste!
Be in time!

4. Sinners, heed this sage advice:
God's salvation, don't despise.
Choose the Savior in a trice!
Be in time!
Quickly, to His bosom fly;
Let Christ in your heart thereby;
While it's still today, draw nigh;
Be in time!