If They Only Knew by Grace Twing Folton

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 30, 1914

If They Only Knew

By Grace Twing Folton

GRACE TWING FOLTON

CHRIST is coming. We have heard it, And our hearts throb with delight. Soon will end earth's dismal story, Soon will close her dreary night; Then will dawn in matchless glory Her eternal morning bright.

O that every one might know it! Is the burden of my prayer. O that men would pause to hear it, Mid their ceaseless toil and care! O that thoughtless youths might learn it, And their careless hearts prepare!

Would the rich cling to their riches, Would they hoard their gold away, While earth's weak ones cry with hunger, From the famine they might stay, If they knew that when he cometh All their wealth would pass away?

And those who bear life's burdens, Who are weary and oppressed, Who must toil, and plan, and struggle, Would their hearts be cheered and blessed If they knew the heavenly Master Soon would come and bring them rest?

To the suffering and the sick ones Who have sought for health in vain, Carry then the joyful message, It will help them bear the pain,— This sweet hope of seeing Jesus, And of being whole again.

Those who run the race for pleasure, Who but chase a fleeting goal, Tell them of the love of Jesus That can satisfy the soul; They may share heaven's purest pleasures While eternal ages roll.

Kennewick, Wash.