Joel 1:1-5

The prophecy opens in a very striking manner. It is the Lord's word, and therefore demands man's attention. And all ranks and orders are appealed unto to regard the man of God's commission; young men and maidens, old men and children; for the subject is not to be equalled. Yea, even the drunkards are called upon to listen to it, for the awfulness of the judgment coming upon the land is so great, that it is enough to awaken them into soberness. Reader! have you never met with any instances in life, where the extremity of affliction hath induced the most astonishing effects; such things are spoken of, where the hair hath become grey, and where such effects have followed as instantly to remove the powers of intoxication?