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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jun 20, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 25.

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Growing Old

By L. D. Santee

L. D. SANTEE
“This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.” Matt. 24 : 34.
O, so near us lies the future, With its treasures manifold, That I fear no more the burden, Nor the dread of growing old; No more think of eyesight failing, Or of body filled with pain, When the wine of life has vanished, And the dregs alone remain!
To outlive one’s strength and vigor Is a prospect dark and drear, But in our own generation Shall the blessed One appear; E’er the steps with age shall falter, Or the eyes with age grow dim, We shall hear the blessed summons That shall call us up to him.
As the years roll by in splendor, Each one brings his coming nigh. With a love supreme and tender, He will welcome us on high. As I read of his salvation, Heart and soul with joy are thrilled, For in our own generation Shall these sayings be fulfilled.
Moline, Ill.