Light for Africa

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 20, 1916

ONCE Africa sat in darkness, Too blind to unfasten her doors, Not knowing the strength that was in her, Not knowing the wealth of her stores.

In lands where her Master was honored A tender compassion was stirred, And many the lives that were given To open these doors to the Word.

Today there is entrance; wide open The doors now invitingly stand, And science and commerce are bearing Their torches across the Dark Land.

And Christ, the Redeemer of nations, Is bidding us rise in his might, And carry to Africa’s children The gospel of blessing and light.

— Selected.