CONSECRATION by Emily L. Carnight

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 7, 1871

CONSECRATION

By Emily L. Carnight

I have resolved to go to that bright land Far far above, in yonder azure dome, And on this resolution take my stand, To live for God, and live for him alone. Following where'er he leads, be it through weal, or woe, Putting my trust in him, I have resolved to go.

I have resolved to go, though oft my spirit

Is led astray by some alluring sin; But in the blood of Jesus is my merit; To keep me pure, I'll surely trust in him, Knowing his will to lead and keep me while below, And guide me up to Heaven; I have resolved to go.

I have resolved to go to that fair land; Thanks be to God, I need not go alone; Friends good and true, I find on every hand, Far on the journey to our heavenly home. Friendship, and truth, and love, o'er all my pathway glow, To cheer me on the way, I have resolved to go.

I am resolved to go—God waits on high; And Jesus pleads for me before the throne, And angels great and strong are ever nigh, To bear me on to my eternal home. Thither, my God, let all my best affections flow, Gather my treasure there, where I've resolved to go.

EMILY L. CARNIGHT. Battle Creek, Mich.