SOW BESIDE ALL WATERS by C. E. Chipman

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 9, 1869

“SOW BESIDE ALL WATERS.”

By C. E. Chipman

Let us sow beside all waters precious seeds of truth and love; God will send to bless our efforts rain and sunshine from above.

Let us sow beside all waters; though the waves are rudely tossed, Heaven will guard the scattered treasure—not one germ will e'er be lost.

Let us sow beside all waters; though affliction swell the tide, God will aid our trembling footsteps, and through every trial guide.

Let us sow beside all waters, though in sadness and in tears, Heaven will mark our weak endeavors, and will calm our rising fears.

Let us sow beside all waters, pass not by one tiny rill, Trusting Him who giveth increase, he can all our hopes fulfill.

Let us sow beside all waters; though in sickness and in pain, Asking God for strength to labor, we shall never ask in vain.

Let us sow beside all waters, though the soil be parched and bare, Plant the rose upon the desert, it may blossom even there.

Let us sow beside all waters; waste no precious time in sleep, Never falt'ring, never wav'ring, if we faint not we shall reap.

C. E. CHIPMAN.

Battle Creek, Mich.