FORTITUDE by M. E. GUILFORD.

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 5, 1867

FORTITUDE.

By M. E. GUILFORD.

I am tired and weary; fain would I lay down The weapons of warfare, and take the bright crown, Be robed in pure white, sing the conqueror's song, Shout glory to God with the angelic throng. But trials await me; I will not repine, But cry Abba Father, "Thy will, but not mine." Yea, prove my love for thee and help me to stand, Till my robes are made white in the blood of the Lamb.

I am tired and weary; yet onward! still on! My motto shall be, till the victory is won; Nor lay down my armor, the conflict give o'er, Till safely I stand on the glorified shore, Where, free from all trouble, all sorrow, and pain, With saints and bright angels I ever shall reign, Earth's tempests and storms I will bravely endure; Be firm to the end, and redemption secure.

M. E. GUILFORD. Castalia, O.