I KNOW THY WORKS by Mary E. Guilford

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 6, 1872

I KNOW THY WORKS.

By Mary E. Guilford

“I know thy works,” thou canst not hide Thy deeds, nor e’en thy thoughts from me. Canst thou the day of Judgment bide? The storm of wrath and vengeance flee?

“I know thy works,” naked and blind, Thy heart is lifted up in pride; How seldom dost thou seek to find Where justice, peace, and love abide.

“I know thy works,” and counsel thee To buy of me gold tried in fire; Anoint thine eyes, that thou may’st see, And tune thy harp to Heaven’s sweet lyre.

“I know thy works,” therefore beware, Remember thou art mortal dust; Watch o’er thy life with jealous care, Be faithful to each sacred trust.

“I know thy works,” and thy reward, According as thy works shall be; If faithful, life I will award; Unfaithful, death’s thy penalty.

“I know thy works,” and those I love, I oft rebuke and chasten sore, That I their faithfulness may prove: That they may love and serve me more.

“I know thy works,” therefore repent; Obey my voice and overcome; Accept the message I have sent To fit thee for thy heavenly home.

Castalia, Ohio. MARY E. GUILFORD.