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The King’s Messenger

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 6, 1916

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 17.

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The King’s Messenger

By Mrs. Mary H. Williams

MRS. MARY H. WILLIAMS
Who goeth thus with armor bright And unsheathed sword of dazzling light? With eager haste his course is pressed; He goeth at a King’s behest.
What king doth his allegiance claim? What his commission? What his name? He sings for joy his way along; What is the theme of his glad song?
Wouldst know who wears that armor bright? It is a faithful Christian knight. The truth, the sword he’s trained to wield, And all the world his battle field.
He hasteth on good news to bring, As herald of the coming King. His song his service doth proclaim: “ All hail the power of Jesus’ name!”
His King’s commission would you read? “Go preach the gospel.” All who heed, His love constrains to obey, And every impulse feels love’s sway. He knows not Teuton, Slav, or Frank; The highest or the lowest rank Of every nation, tribe, or clan,— He loves them all as brother man.
They who with carnal weapons fight Can never prove that right is right; But rather wrong is always wrong, The weak are crushed beneath the strong.
Who feel the edge of Truth’s keen sword Arise to praise the conqu’ring word. Not strength to break, but love to bind, The potent force that wins mankind.
God speed thee, Christian, on thy way, Nor grant thee neither stop nor stay Till that glad day when wars shall cease, And reigns for aye, the Prince of Peace.
Charles City, Iowa.