The Fairest Hands by Emily H. Watson

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Apr 14, 1909

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 36, No. 15.

The Fairest Hands

By Emily H. Watson

By Emily H. Watson

NOT jeweled hands, the passing fair In flashing gems both rich and rare; The opal’s hue, the diamond’s gleam Must fade away like empty dream.

Not soft, white hands, the maiden’s pride, Their beauty may not long abide; Their snowy whiteness can not bless The world with works of usefulness.

Not shapely hands, whose graceful mold Seems chiseled after works of old; These can not meet the world’s demands, Not such as these the fairest hands.

But willing hands, that ever move Responsive to the voice of Love; Untiring, patient hands that bring Blessings by gentle ministering.