If They Only Knew by Ella M. Robinson

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Jan 27, 1909

If They Only Knew.

By Ella M. Robinson

By Ella M. Robinson.

HE is coming, we have heard it, And our hearts throb with delight. Soon will end earth's dismal story, Soon will close her dreary night. Then will dawn, in matchless glory, Her eternal morning bright.

O, that every one might know it! Is the burden of my prayer. O that men would pause to hear it ’Mid their ceaseless toil and care! O that thoughtless youths might learn it, And their careless hearts prepare!

Would the rich cling to their riches, Would they hoard their gold away While earth's weak ones cry of hunger From the famine they might stay, If they knew that when He cometh All their wealth will pass away?

And the ones who bear life's burdens Who are weary and oppressed, Who must toil and plan and struggle, Would their hearts be cheered and blessed If they knew the Heavenly Master Soon will come and bring them rest?

And the suffering and the sick ones, Who have sought for health in vain, Carry them the joyful message. It will help them bear the pain— This sweet hope of seeing Jesus, And of being whole again.

Those who run the race for pleasure, Who but chase a fleeting goal, Tell them of the love of Jesus That can satisfy the soul. They may spare heaven's purest pleasures While eternal ages roll.

Tell them all the joyful tidings; It will cheat earth of her woe, It will fill all hearts with gladness— Tell them all! O let them know.