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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 24, 1914

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 54.

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A Little More

By JAMES E. CLARKE

JAMES E. CLARKE
My Lord, I dare not pledge some mighty task Wrought by my hands; but give the strength I ask, And by Thy grace, if aught before I've done, I'll do, before another setting sun, A little more.
No wealth is mine; but from my scanty store Love-gifts I've brought, like that which Mary bore, Or widow’s mite; yet as each day I live, Not much, perhaps, but for the King I’ll give A little more.
Not rashly would I vow, like Peter bold, White-heat devotion when Thy friends grow cold, But by Thy help throughout each coming day I’ll seek Thy will to do, and watch and pray A little more.
Weary the world, and much the world needs heart, And slight the love and cheer that I impart; Yet hear my prayer for help in courts above, And while I live, by Thy great grace I’ll love A little more.
Not much of aught, O Lord, I dare to vow; But as before Thy throne I humbly bow, I pledge for this short time thou givest me I’ll work and pray and love and give and be A little more.
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