THE BEAUTIFUL LAND by L. E. MILLNE

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 28, 1868

THE BEAUTIFUL LAND.

By L. E. MILLNE

As I sit here alone, sighing for the society of those of like precious faith, my thoughts ascend to that beautiful home above, where there are mansions preparing for those that love his appearing, where we shall soon meet, if faithful. There all hearts beat in love and unison. All tongues are singing the matchless depths of our Saviour’s love. All are clothed in shining garments; crowns of gold adorn each brow, and every hand bears a palm of victory. As by faith I behold this bright vision of glory, I am sighing to be there; but with patience would I wait all the days of my appointed time, till my change come. I can wander alone here in this desert “a little while longer.” I can endure these trials and afflictions a few more days, for they will work out for me a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while I look not at the things that are seen; and if I am faithful unto the end, I shall hear those faithful words, Well done, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. Oh, will not that be enough, though I pass my sojourning here in sorrow and affliction? Though chosen in the furnace, yet I hear his sweet voice tenderly whispering, My grace is sufficient for thee. Blessed promise to the lonely pilgrim here; and though the pathway be thorny, yet the comforter is here. Oh! how sweet is his presence; how welcome his voice, I will sup with thee. Every want is supplied, every sigh is hushed, every tear is wiped away, for that beautiful land is near. Already I discern the evergreen shore, and the songs of the heavenly hosts greet my enraptured ears, and I can but exclaim, Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly.

“Time has nearly reached its sum; All things with the bride say, Come; Jesus, whom all worlds adore, Come, and reign forevermore.”

L. E. MILLNE.