The Discipline of Change by Eliza H. Morton

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 28, 1907

The Discipline of Change

By Eliza H. Morton

ELIZA H. MORTON

Like ships driven out in the darkness, Like vapor upon the hills, Like snowflakes dispersed by the whirlwind, Like sand carried down by the rills, Are changes that come in this earth-life,— Unstable is all below,— Like tides swirling over the pebbles With a ceaseless ebb and flow.

And what causeth growth in the lilies? 'Tis rain as well as the sun, 'Tis change that develops and strengthens The soul in work that is done; Rise eagerly then from low levels To thoughts that are nobly grand, Move swiftly to generous service, And let every power expand.

Mutations of earth and of spirit But drive us to God and rest,— To our Father, changeless forever, In love that is manifest, To trust and submit is the lesson, Though shaken by grief and pain, And beautiful, changeless, eternal, The things that to us remain.

North Deering, Maine.