A Little Sanctuary

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 24, 1902

A Little Sanctuary

“ALTHOUGH I have cast them far off among the heathen, . . . yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the “countries where they shall come,” Eze. 11:16; see also Heb. 9:2-5.

A holy place! Shut in alone with God “Far off among the heathen.” Precious word! We claim it for each gospel messenger Sent forth to tell the story of Christ’s love.

A holy place! Without—the heathen world, Waiting and hungry for—they know not what; Blind souls that wander in the darkness drear; The vain and empty worship of a stone. Within—for hunger, satisfying bread; The light of life that never more goes out; The incense altar, where the loving soul Pours out its offering of prayer and praise.

The holiest place, beyond the riven vail! Without—the bustle of a careless world; Temptations to be met and burdens borne; Sin and disease, and days of weary toil. Within—a holy hush, the mercy seat, Where Jesus waits the burden to receive; Communion sweet with One who understands; Forgiveness full and free, grace for each need.

“Far off among the heathen,” close to God. “Lo, I am with you alway, to the end.” His own he thrusteth forth, but goes before, And waits to welcome, stays to keep and bless. — Selected.