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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 9, 1916

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 56.

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But for a Moment

“But for a moment” this weight of affliction, “But for the moment” this darkness and gloom; Then the bright morrow Which banishes sorrow, Morning of bliss, past the tomb.
“But for a moment” this bond of restraining, “But for a moment” this trial and care: Then the glad waking Where heaven is breaking; Newness of life, “over there.”
“But for a moment” this day of aloneness, “But for a moment” this pathway of grief; Then the clear shining Through silvery lining; Then the sweet hour of relief.
“But for a moment” the walk in the garden, “But for a moment” the pain of the cross: Then the unfolding, The joyous beholding; Golden the days, without dross.
— Selected.