Be Swift

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 7, 1910

Be swift, dear heart, in loving! The time is brief, And thou mayest all too soon, along life's highway, Keep step with grief.

Be swift, dear heart, in saying The kindly word: When ears are sealed, thy wild, impassioned pleading Will not be heard.

Be swift, dear heart, in doing The gracious deed, Lest soon they whom in life thou holdest dearest Be past the need.

Be swift, dear heart, in giving The rare, sweet flower, Nor wait to heap with blossoms fair the casket In some sad hour.

Dear heart, be swift in loving! Time speedeth on, And all thy chance of blessed, blessing service Will soon be gone.

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