A Voice in the Wilderness by Eliza H. Morton

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 28, 1907

A Voice in the Wilderness

By Eliza H. Morton

ELIZA H. MORTON

THIS earth is sad and old; Its years are nearly spent— A story almost told, A chain not long to hold, A trembling tent.

There comes from far away, O’er land and sky and sea, A voice that in our day Cries out, “Prepare the way And bow the knee.”

O ye that dwell below, List to that warning voice! It brings from long ago Straight truths you need to know. O make thy choice!

For thou must choose. Erelong Our Jesus will appear; His mighty arm is strong, He’ll smite the wicked throng Who laugh and sneer.

The message sharp and clear Is sounding through the land. ’Tis wafted far and near; O give a listening ear! The truth will stand.

North Deering, Maine.