MY WORK by Millie Colcord

Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Apr 27, 1882

MY WORK.

By Millie Colcord

He crowned my life with blessings full and sweet, In his great love he pardoned all my sin; Then to his fold he led my wandering feet, And bade me know the peace and joy within; "Dear Lord," I cried, "I'll gladly work for thee;" His loving voice said only, "Follow me."

He led me to his pastures green and fair, Beside still waters oft he bade me stay; But I, with heart all full of anxious care, Murmured because he made so smooth the way, Saying, "I have no work to do for thee." "Child, this is work," he said, "to follow me."

Yet still I murmured, "Lord, the way is fair, And it is very sweet to walk with thee; But shall thy servant have no cross to bear? No battle to be fought and won for thee?" And in his love, the half I could not see, My Saviour gave this answer unto me—

"Are there no little crosses for each day? No inward battles to be fought with sin? Nothing to do to smooth another's way? To help a soul the crown of life to win? Hast thou remembered my great love for thee, And dost thou live each day, each hour, for me?"

Then seeing all my need, and sin, and pride, I knelt again before my Saviour's feet, Praying for strength to follow by his side, Praying for help, temptation's power to meet; And now, each day, let my petition be, Teach me, dear Lord, to follow after thee. —Millie Colcord.