Not Ready to Die

I fear for you in your present state.  

• My heart's desire and prayer is that God may make you fear for yourself.  
• -J.C. Ryle

They are led captive by Satan...

• at his will in the most quiescent manner (marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest).
• -David Brainerd, North America.

Oh that the Lord would pour out upon them...

• a spirit of deep concern for their souls!
• -Henry Martyn, India.

I ask you earnestly to pray...

• that the Gospel may take saving and working effect.
• -James Gilmour, Mongolia.

Adapted Excerpt From Things as They Are

Amy Carmichael

There are many people... 

• who, if Bible words mean anything...
• have not yet been converted and born again. 
• They are not justified. They are not sanctified. They have not the Spirit. 
• They have no faith. They have no grace. Their sins are not forgiven. 
• Their hearts are not changed. 

• Reader, are you one of them?

They are not ready to die. 

• They are not meet for heaven. 
• They are neither godly, nor righteous, nor saints. 
• If they are, Bible words mean nothing at all.

• Reader, are you one of them?

I beg you in all affection to break off your sins,—

• to repent and be converted. 
• I beg you to change your course,—
• to turn from your present carelessness about your soul, 
• and become a new man. 

I offer to you through Jesus Christ ...

• the forgiveness of all past sins,—
• free and complete forgiveness,—
• ready, present, everlasting forgiveness. 
• I tell you in my Master’s name, 
• that if you will turn to the Lord Jesus Christ, 
• this forgiveness shall at once be your own. 

Oh! do not refuse so gracious an invitation. 

• Do not hear of Christ dying for you,—Christ shedding His own blood for you,—Christ stretching out His hands to you, 
• and yet remain unmoved. 
• Do not love this poor perishing world better than eternal life. 

Dare to be bold and decided. 

• Resolve to come out from the broad way which leads to destruction. 
• Arise and escape for your life, while it is called to-day. 
• Repent, believe, pray, and be saved.

Adapted Excerpt From Startling Questions

J. C. Ryle