ISN'T IT STRANGE by Wm. Simpson

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · May 5, 1898

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 24, No. 18.

ISN'T IT STRANGE.

By Wm. Simpson

Isn't it strange that men will go For miles, through mud and sleet and snow, To cast a vote for a man of State, To attend a lodge, or hear a debate; But when the words of eternal life Are to be discussed, in this world of strife, There are so few who will come together To hear God's word in stormy weather? Isn't it strange?

Isn't it strange that Christians (?) will spend Their money for things which only lend A deeper tinge to their selfish pleasures? For these they lavish their richest treasures; But ask them for money to help to win Perishing souls from the paths of sin, And they with a solemn look will say, I haven't the money to spare to-day. Isn't it strange?

The cause of this isn't hard to guess, For all aren't Christians who so profess. In the Gospel they say they have a share, For they go to church and offer prayer; But listen, my friends, to a simple test That is given by One who knoweth best; The heart is set where the treasure is, And the works will tell if the heart is His.

Wm. SIMPSON.

Brantford, Ont.