p. 1 | LOOKING FOR CHRIST by Allie A. Santee

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 14, 1871

LOOKING FOR CHRIST.

By Allie A. Santee

“For yet a little while, and He that shall come will come, and will not tarry.” Heb. 10:37.

Ages have passed since Christ to Heaven ascending, Stood for a time on Olives’ rugged height, His blessing poured on his tried ones attending, Then in the azure heavens he passed from sight.

Sad eyes gazed long toward their departing treasure; Hearts there were filled with longing and with pain; When lo! two angels sang in joyful measure, Jesus the Christ your Lord shall come again.

Slowly along have passed the weary ages; But glory to the Lord! the end is near; For soon we learn from the inspired pages, Our great Messiah will in clouds appear.

A little while, O faint and sorely wounded, Only a little while, and toil shall cease; Then shall you be by angels bright surrounded In that bright home of love, and joy, and peace.

Only a little while shall pale lips quiver, And eyes grow heavy with their weight of tears; Soon shall ye bathe within life’s flowing river, And dwell in peace through God’s unchanging years.

Then lay aside your weary weight of sadness, Bring to your careworn features hope’s glad smile; Wear on your upturned faces looks of gladness, Jesus is coming in a little while.

ALLIE A. SANTEE. Dixon, Missouri.