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The Awakening

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 11, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 15.

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The Awakening

By Edw. J. Urquhart

EDW. J. URQUHART
The stream of time moved slowly on, The changing seasons came and went. Three thousand years the records held Of battles fought and kingdoms rent:
While Greece 'held universal sway, Then vanished with the passing years; While the “iron monarchy” of Rome Knew triumph, reigned, and disappeared.
The world knew freedom but to feel The iron hand of a mightier foe. But why should I the records trace And tell the tale of tears and woe?
Suffice to say that while the years Brought changes to the Western world, Till light shone through the darkened years, And freedom’s banners were unfurled,
The Tartar kingdom of the East Through fleeting years no changes knew; Sealed in by walls and mountains high, It slept the passing ages through.
But years ago God’s prophet true Declared that in the end of years The voice of God would bid them wake And change their pruning-hooks to spears.
Deep lesson here by God is given To all, the greatest and the least, For Armageddon’s bugle-note Sounds through this mustering of the East.
Fernie, British Columbia.