No Step Backward by H. A. Page

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 7, 1872

No Step Backward.

By H. A. Page

Be kind; your lot is cast Where one short joy is bought by years of pain, Let each word fall as though it were the last; You will not pass this way again.

Be good; while still the Lord Gives time and chance to lead your fellow-men By your pure life, as by a golden cord; You will not pass this way again.

Be meek; and follow Him Who answered not to taunts and blows of men, Bow down and let your anger's light burn dim; You will not pass this way again.

Be patient 'neath the rod, Nor strive with your weaker against the pain; You're chastened by your loving Father, God, And will not pass this way again.

Be faithful all your life, And like the trusty servant with the ten, Let all your talents brighten with the strife; You will not pass this way again.

Be cheerful; let your smile Cast sunshine round you like refreshing rain; You linger here but such a little while, And will not pass this way again.

Be hopeful; up above A crown is waiting for the freed from pain, A robe and welcome from the God of love; Then you'll not pass this way again. —H. A. Page.