p. 7 | Reverence for Holy Things by Eliza H. Morton

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 25, 1907

Reverence for Holy Things

By Eliza H. Morton

ELIZA H. MORTON

The angels bow in holy awe Before Jehovah's throne. The Lord of hosts requires and asks A reverence from his own, In days of old the burning bush Made sacred all around, And Moses felt that where he stood Was blest and hallowed ground.

And shall not we in this our day Regard the things of God With due respect, and in his house Walk softly with the Lord?

Not form alone is what we need In this, earth's closing hour; But order based on heaven's law Tends to increase our power.

In reverence bow when prayer is said, And angels linger near; For heaven's blessing rests upon The humble and sincere; But carelessness and thoughtlessness, Disorder here and there, Will grieve the Spirit, check its work, And close the listening ear.

Then careful, reverent, humble, pure, Let all our worship be, And in the love and fear of God We shall be glad and free; Then our example will go forth From a united band In winning souls from chaos dark To heaven's own order-land.

North Deering, Maine.