Astronomers tell us that the earth and the other members of the solar system are proceeding with incredible velocity towards a point in the constellation Hercules:thus the stellar configuration will change in the process of time, and the present Pole Star will not continue permanently near the North Pole of the celestial sphere. This is treated of in scientific terms under the heading of the Precession of the Equinoxes.

People are always interested in such information relating to the future course of the physical universe. The interest is no less remarkable when the discussion turns on the future course of men and things in this world. The books of Daniel and Revelation are freely read by men who do not prize the Bible as the living Word of God. Speculations are rife as to the probable ascendancy of various races.

All through the nineteenth century, politicians dreaded the rise of Russia. Students of prophecy saw in Russian autocracy "the Assyrian" of the future. When in 1916, Russian Tsardom collapsed, Kaiserism focused attention, and Germany was supposed to be the home of "the Assyrian" of prophecy. When in 1918 Kaiserism was found wanting, prediction was completely nonplused. However, the rise of the new Russian dictatorship has revived interest in Russia once more.

It seems strange that men and women should display such interest hi the study of the destiny of nations and of secular changes fat the universe, whilst those same people will not devote a minute to the consideration of the vastly more important issue of their own destiny as individuals.

The proclamation of grace in the gospel is definite and final. That the destiny of those who receive the gospel is irrevocably fixed in this life is the unmistakable testimony of the New Testament. "He that believeth on Him is not condemned, but he that believeth not is condemned already" (John 3:18).

An old servant of the Lord used to say to young Christians:"Keep your eye on your destiny." The destiny of the unbeliever is fixed. The,"broad way" leads to complete eternal loss. So the destiny of the Christian, at the issue of the "narrow way," is eternal bliss in glory, with Christ. Hence we are exhorted to set our minds on things above which find their center in Christ at the right hand of God:viz., our destiny! T. Oliver (Galashiels).