The River of Life by Frank L. Bennett

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 12, 1907

The River of Life

By Frank L. Bennett

FRANK L. BENNETT

Come, anxious learner, from the mart and field, And see the treasures that the heavens yield. Earth has her treasures in the darkened mine; Gold and rare jewels midst the gravel shine. By eye of faith see yonder gliding stream,— The prophet’s vision and the poet’s dream. See! from the throne its sparkling water flows, And all is life and gladness where it goes. God’s creatures daily gathering at its brink, Bathe in its floods, and of its waters drink; There youth and beauty are of each a part; For life and healing from its waters start. No darksome glades along its marge are found, Nor saline marshes poisoning all the ground; But gentle breezes o’er its bosom blow; And life’s triumphant wheresoe’er they go. The peace of God—a ray of heaven’s beam— Is always present in this living stream; And all the blessings of our Lord are sent To those of faith whose sorrowing hearts repent.

Warrensburg, N. Y.