p. 134 | Christian Laborers by Home Guardian

California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists · Oakland, Cal. · Mar 4, 1875

Christian Laborers.

By Home Guardian

RISE and, labor for the Master; Work while it is called to-day; For our time seems flying faster Every year that rolls away. Be not idle nor half-hearted; Up, and do with all your might; Grace and strength will be imparted, Making all thy burdens light. Far and near, in every land, Look! the fields are white already; Reap, and gather for the Lord, Come, be earnest, firm and steady. Use, not hide, the talents given, Only try; do what you're able; When the Lord will be thy strength, Say not I am weak and feeble. 'Tis no matter-- precious saying-- What the talents, great or small; Just improve them, no delaying, This is all the Lord requires of all. Cease ye, then, such vain excuses, There's no time nor place for these; They are only self-abuses, View them in what light you please. You can go through streets and alleys, Lanes and hedges, by-ways, all; Over hills and through the valleys, Seeking for the poor and lost. You can give to feed the hungry, Clothe and shelter those who need; Comfort mourners, calm the angry, Help the weak, and cheer the sad. You can seek, in dark, vile places, To reclaim the fallen there; Tell them, though of different races, Jesus came to seek and save. Thousands thus for Jesus labor; You can do as well as they; Every one can help his neighbor In the straight and narrow way. Rouse ye, then, the world is calling; Sleep no longer by the way; Thousands into line are falling, Join the host while now you may. --Home Guardian.