THE TIME IS AT HAND by Clifford G. Howell

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Mar 25, 1903

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 29, No. 12.

“THE TIME IS AT HAND.”

By Clifford G. Howell

Say not with thought of long delay, “My Lord’s return is far away;” And idle in His vineyard stand, Not caring for His blest command, “Go work while it is day.”

The grain is falling at thy side; Fast comes the silent eventide. Do not delay till “It is done” Is said in heaven, and many a one Without your hope in Christ has died.

The time for earnest work has come, To rescue from the curse of rum; To give to all the light of truth, To save the young while in their youth; Thy hand can help save some.

Do with thy might what thou canst do; Your work is given to none but you. Teach how to shun the paths of sin Before their feet have entered in; To thy appointed work be true.

Look not too far for time or place In which to gird thee for the race, Nor yet too high for mission field. The talent in thy hand will yield As thy Creator gives thee grace.

And know that it is given thee By Him who all thy thoughts canst see. Learn in thy holy place to stand; Heeding each divine command; The time of vict’ry is at hand.

Earlyville, Tenn. CLIFFORD G. HOWELL.