General Articles by L. D. Santee

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Feb 2, 1911

General Articles

By L. D. Santee

“Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Phil. 4:8.

Choose You This Day

L. D. SANTEE

Out of earth’s elements, quickened with life, Out of the quietness, into the strife, Fashioned and shaped by the Maker of all, Not knowing the future, or what may befall, In spite of the law that compels men to be, God offers a “choosing” to you and to me; Let none unjustly throw blame upon Heaven, Each one is judged by the talents he’s given.

Up to the region of infinite light All will be welcomed who choose to do right; Let none imagine their freedom abused; Each one is free to serve whom he doth choose; But there’s a law that one learns as he goes, Justice decrees one shall reap as he sows; And in one’s journey, this truth he observes, Each one is paid by the master he serves.

Out of life’s compounds of glory or shame, Actions are fashioned of praise or of blame; Though we are into life helplessly thrown, Freedom is given, the choice is our own. Angels are pleading; they tenderly say, “Whom will ye follow? O, choose ye to-day!” And they rejoice when the answer is given, “Choosing for righteousness, choosing for heaven.”

Choose ye the right, and eternity’s years Will be yours to enjoy with no sorrow or tears; And the great law that compels men to be, Opens its glories to you and to me.

Choosing our Lord, we accept his control, That is tenderly winning the love of the soul. Precious Redeemer, thy nature impart; Fold us like children close, close to thy heart.

Moline, Ill.