Wars and Rumors of War by ELIZABETH MAC HUGH

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 11, 1915

Wars and Rumors of War

By ELIZABETH MAC HUGH

ELIZABETH MAC HUGH

WAR rumors come; the trumpet’s loud alarm Is heard in Europe, and the call to arm; For evil goes from nation even now To nation, near and far, while on the brow Of men of state there rests a solemn look. And thus we find it in the Holy Book, That hearts of men should fail for very fear Of things on-coming as the end draws near; The tread of armies, mighty men in bands, With fire and sword, their number as the sands; The strength of nations marshaled for the fray. And shall they cease?—But partly; till the day When, forward led by three foul spirits ill, They, unaware, the prophecy fulfill. Then nations all shall join in combat keen. Megiddo still awaits the awful scene. Ambassadors of peace e’en now do weep; For fields are full of slain, in death they sleep. Their blood to Heaven cries along the way, From Abel, through the ages, to our day; And soon shall Christ appear to save his own; Then all shall learn who has the “whirlwind” sown. And awful though the scenes now taking place, They’re only signs that soon we’ll see his face Who gave his life on Calvary to save Unto eternal life, and from the grave, All those who know and trust his mighty arm In every conflict sharp, or dread alarm. And as the day draws nigh shall not we stand Together, pure in heart, and strong of hand, Supported by his Spirit’s mighty power, Until at last we hail that glorious hour? Glenwood, N. C.