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THE VICTOR'S REST

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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 5, 1871

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 38, No. 25.

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THE VICTOR'S REST.

“His rest shall be glorious.”
HEART that so low dost beat, Striving and tiring Oft in the battle's heat, Night's cool desiring, Look beyond life and death, Hear what the Master saith: “To him that conquereth The rest is glorious.”
“Stay,” saith the world, “delight Lives in my bowers; Sleep on your arms to-night Through the watch-hours.” Here is no lawful rest, Cease the ignoble quest; God giveth but the best; His rest shall be glorious!
“Come,” saith the quiet grave, “I have done with living; Rest such as mortals crave Is of my giving.” Not here, O Earth of woes! Not such the saint's repose; Joy like a river flows; His rest shall be glorious!
Not to the vanquished, Heaven Opens its portals; Rest is the glory given To crowned immortals. Where never foes surprise, Where never storms arise, Past all uncertainties; The rest shall be glorious.
Look not for mere release, Welcomed victorious! God giveth more than peace; His rest is glorious! Endless when once begun, Fadeless the laurels won: Oh! after God's “well done!” The rest will be glorious.