p. 9 | Toil and Rest by Duncan J. McMillan

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Nov 9, 1905

Toil and Rest

By Duncan J. McMillan

O LORD, I lay my idols down At thy dear feet, And toil through life from cross to crown, Though rest is sweet.

I do not ask that thou wouldst make That cross a toy, Nor that my weary heart should find My toil a joy.

Thou hast not said my burdens great That press me so, Nor that my crosses' galling weight, Should lighter grow.

But thou wilt help me in the toil Till work is done, The tempter's every effort foil Till victory's won.

Then I shall see in clearer light That it was best To be with Jesus day and night, In toil and rest.

— Duncan J. McMillan, D. D., in N. Y. Observer.