TEMPTATION AND SIN by Etta Booth

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 30, 1872

TEMPTATION AND SIN.

By Etta Booth

“Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world.” John 1:29.

What though at times our Father's face The darkness shuts from view? What though the cause we cannot see Of all he has us do? The darkest night that round us lies Is brightest day to him Who each temptation keeps in view As well as every sin.

What though our Father's face is hid, And heavy weighs the cross? Although the angry billows roll We shall not suffer loss. By these our dearest treasures come, If faith but crown the wave. He that can all temptation see Can surely, surely, save.

Thou poor and stricken, weary heart That longs for sweet repose, Perceive the darkness flee away A smiling face disclose. Look up and claim a Father's love, Accept the richest boon— See! he that all temptation knows Is coming, coming, soon.

Away with sorrows, doubts and fears, Implant thy soul on Him Who sits upon the throne of grace To cleanse our every sin. Behold in brightest colors set Thy mansion’s pure and fair, No clouds to hide a Father's face— The Lamb of God is there.

ETTA BOOTH.