History of God's Church by Eliza H. Morton

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 4, 1913

History of God's Church

By Eliza H. Morton

ELIZA H. MORTON

IN strength and purity and power Behold the church of God,— The early church in early days, Devoted to its Lord.

The gifts were there, the gifts of God, And hearts were filled with love. The Spirit came, and tongues were loosed To speak of things above.

But lo! a change—apostasy; A wilderness appears, A dragon wroth, a mighty flood Of death, and war, and tears.

And hearts grown cold with passing years, Frivolity and pride And worldliness in God's own house, Appear on every side.

And now a remnant boldly comes From shadows dark and dim; Commandment-keepers are they all, Gathered as one in him.

The faith of Jesus is their song, The Word of God their light; The Holy Spirit as of old Makes all their pathway bright:

A message to a sin-sick world, A coming King at hand, A reign of righteousness on earth, A holy, happy band.

Portland, Maine.