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The Golden Key

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 7, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 10.

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The Golden Key

By WORTHIE HARRIS HOLDEN

WORTHIE HARRIS HOLDEN
In thy room a Holy Presence, Radiant with heavenly love, Holds a golden key, and bids thee, “Take and gain thy wealth above.” Still he lingers, though thou spurnest His great mercy, full and free; For the treasure of high heaven Opes to prayer, the golden key.
Long he waits, in great compassion Yearning riches to bestow; Thou art poor and blind and naked, For thy sins have made thee so; Starving, though in sight of manna; Clad in rags, with white robes nigh; Groping blindly, when beside thee Heaven’s Healer passes by.
Other souls might share thy blessing, Never couldst thou all demand; From his boundless store of mercy Love metes out with lavish hand. Haste! Unlock the heavenly treasure, Raiment, food, and wealth to bring; Thus alone canst thou be ushered To the wedding of the King.
Portland, Oregon.