John of Patmos by Edwin Guthrie Brown

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 7, 1909

John of Patmos

By Edwin Guthrie Brown

John of Patmos, ere he died, By the friends who stood beside Thus was questioned, thus replied:—

“Master, while thou yet hast speech, Thy disciples thee beseech Wisdom’s highest law to teach.”

Straightway spake the master then: “Little children” (they were men), “Love each other.” But again,

From his friends: “Ah! master dear, This we’ve practised many a year; Wisdom’s law we wish to hear.”

Clearer shone the master’s eyes. “Little children,” he replies, “Love each other; that is wise.”

But the boldest, speaking low: “Master, if it please thee so, Deepest wisdom we would know.”

Raised the master on his bed, “Little children,”—sank his head,— “Love each other.” He was dead.

—Edwin Guthrie Brown.