Redeeming the Time by Benjamin Keech

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

“Redeeming the Time”

By Benjamin Keech

BENJAMIN KEECH

“Redeeming the time,” for “the days are evil,”— Counsel sweet from the Fount of Truth, Urging to work for a full salvation; Good advice both for age and youth.

If now in idleness we may be drifting, Let us arouse and redeem the time. Better to work, though the task prove faulty; God takes the effort and makes it sublime.

And if in vanity we may be spending Life’s precious moments, O, let us repent! Earth’s transient joys give no real satisfaction; Doing God’s will brings the truest content.

And if in sin—ah, most hideous monster!— We may be throwing our lives away, Let us more soberly face the dark future, Fight for the vict’ry while yet it is day.

Looking back o’er life’s devious pathway, Much we can see that brings doubting and pain; Then comes this thought from the Pages of Wisdom: Redeem ye the time, and ’twill not be in vain.

Then let us work in a spirit of gladness, Willingly, cheerfully, glad we can do Something to keep the bright gospel light burning, To rescue some wanderer and keep him more true.

“Redeeming the time,” for “the days are evil,”— Counsel sweet that we all should heed. By living for God we resist the tempter, Help save the lost, and our own souls feed.

Randolph, N. Y.