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Morning and Evening

August 6, Morning

C. H. Spurgeon · Modern retelling

"Watchman, what of the night?" — Isaiah 21:11 · KJV

What enemies are abroad? Errors are a countless horde, and new ones appear every hour: against what heresy must I be on guard? Sins creep from their hiding places when darkness reigns; I must mount the watchtower myself and watch unto prayer. Our heavenly Protector foresees every attack about to be made on us, and while the evil meant for us is still only in Satan's desire, He prays for us that our faith fail not when we are sifted as wheat. Continue, O gracious Watchman, to forewarn us of our foes, and for Zion's sake do not hold Your peace. "Watchman, what of the night?" What weather is coming for the church? Are the clouds lowering, or is all clear overhead? We must care for the church of God with anxious love; and now that error and unbelief both threaten, let us read the signs of the times and prepare for conflict. "Watchman, what of the night?" What stars are visible — what precious promises suit our present case? You who sound the alarm, give us the comfort also. Christ, the polestar, is ever fixed in His place, and all the stars are secure in the right hand of their Lord. But Watchman, when comes the morning? The Bridegroom tarries. Are there no signs of His coming forth as the Sun of Righteousness? Has not the morning star arisen as the pledge of day? When will the day dawn and the shadows flee away? O Jesus, if You do not come in person to Your waiting church this day, yet come in Spirit to my sighing heart and make it sing for joy. All the earth may be bright and glad with the fresh morning, while my heart is cold and dark and sad; Sun of the soul, let me behold Your dawn — come, Lord Jesus, O quickly come, according to Your word.