WATCHING by G. C. C.

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 22, 1867

WATCHING.

By G. C. C.

I am looking through the shadows Of the world's long, weary night, For the One they say is coming, With robes of spotless white.

They tell me I am foolish To watch the long night through; But I cannot doubt the promise, I know his word is true.

But the world laughs on, as ever, In its gay and thoughtless way; And cheats itself with pleasure, While I'm waiting for the day.

I can face the scoffer's bitterness, And hear the worldling's jeer, For my heart keeps saying, joyfully, “His coming draweth near!”

I feel I am not worthy To be among the throng, Who with the Lord forever Sing the everlasting song!

I will hold my dear ones near me, That the Lord may take us all, From the woe that dark and terrible Upon the world will fall.

Oh! the shadows deepen wearily, And the world grows gray with crime! But I know the Master cometh, In his own appointed time.

Still I'm looking through the shadows Of the world's long, weary night, For the Lord is coming for his saints, In robes of spotless white!

G. C. C.

Chicago, Jan. 10, 1867.