THE CHRISTIAN LIFE by Eliza H. Morton

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 13, 1879

THE CHRISTIAN LIFE.

By Eliza H. Morton

The saints of God are saved by grace, And blessed with holy love; They have a peace, abiding, sure; A faith that soars above;

A hope like anchor strong and true; A joy so tender, sweet, That things of earth grow faint and dim, When cast at Jesus' feet.

The Spirit dwells within the heart, And angels hover near; The Saviour's smiles illum[e] the way, And banish every fear.

A “gate ajar” is seen on high, And gleams of glory fall Upon the path that upward leads, While loving voices call.

At times the vail seems scarce to hide That glorious far-off land; And eyes of faith can almost see The shining, singing band.

The heart cries, “Abba, Father,” God! O give the long-sought rest! O tear away these clogs of earth, And gather with the blest!

And thus it is the Christian lives, And, living, yearns and longs For greater peace and sweeter love, And higher, grander songs.

But soon will come the gala day, Soon Christ will claim his own; With power and might and glory bright, He’ll take the promised throne.

And then the gate will open wide That mansion hides above; And saints will find their heart’s desire In never-ending love.

A vail no more the land afar Will interpose between; But we behold its waters clear, And fields of living green.

The “King in beauty” there will reign, And joys eternal flow; The “earth will blossom as the rose,” And glory dwell below.

ELIZA H. MORTON.