The Perfect Guide by Amos E. Flint

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Oct 11, 1910

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 37, No. 40.

The Perfect Guide

By Amos E. Flint

By Amos E. Flint

To MAN was giv'n a perfect law, A covenant without a flaw, Blest testimonies sure; Of value more than worlds of gold, A firm foundation laid of old, Forever to endure.

No rival code with it can vie To teach, convince, and edify Frail mortals here below. Angels of light adore that guide, And loyal to its rule abide With fond devotion's glow.

Graven upon enduring rock, 'Midst fiery flash and earthquake shock On rugged Sinai The Author 'scribed the precepts ten In quick'ning word, for sons of men To laud and magnify.

Man's feeble hand can not efface The testimonies of God's grace, Supported by His throne; True counselors, blest and divine, Long shall their sacred teachings shine,— Long as God's name alone.

That law reclaims from false desires, With wisdom pure the mind inspires That hastens to obey; An unction for the feeble sight, To show the path of truth and right, From which we often stray.

Then fix that guide on willing heart, Nor from its leading e'er depart, Tho others scorn it here. 'Tis blest to heed its high commands With heart sincere, and ready hands, Inspired by holy fear.

A great reward attends on those Who wilfully do not oppose The teachings there purveyed; For all who gain that blissful home Where evil-doers never come, Must in those scales be weighed.

Granger, Washington.