Think of this vision. Think of the deep truths, partially shadowed and
symbolised by it. Think of Christ, what He is, and what resources He
has at His back, of what are His claims for our service, and our loyal,
militant obedience. Think of the certain victory of all who follow Him
amongst 'the armies of Heaven, clad in fine linen, clean and white.'
Think of the crown and the throne for him that 'overcomes.'
Remember the destructive powers that sleep in Him: the 'drawn sword in
His hand,' the 'two-edged sword out of His mouth' the 'wrath of the
Lamb.' Think of the ultimate certain defeat of all antagonisms; of that
last campaign when He goes forth with the 'name written on His vesture
and on His thigh "King of kings and Lord of lords."' Think of how He
'strikes through kings in the day of His wrath, and fills the place
with the bodies of the dead'; and how His 'enemies become His
footstool.'
Ponder His own solemn word, 'He that is not with Me, is against Me.'
There is no neutrality in this warfare. Either we are for Him or we are
for His adversary. 'Under which King? speak or die!' As sensible men,
not indifferent to your highest and lasting well-being, ask yourselves,
'Can I, with my ten thousand, meet Him with His twenty thousand?' Put
yourselves under His orders, and He will be on your side. He will teach
your hands to war, and your fingers to fight; will cover your heads in
the day of battle, and bring you at last, palm-bearing and
laurel-crowned, to that blissful state where there will still be
service, and He still be the 'Captain of the Lord's host,' but where
'swords will be beaten into ploughshares' and the victors shall need to
'learn war no more.'