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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Mar 11, 1897

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 23, No. 10.

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MY JEWELS.

SHALL I hold them back—my jewels? Time has traveled many a day Since I laid them by forever, Safely locking them away; And I thought them yielded wholly When I dared no longer wear Gems contrasting, O, so sadly! With the adorning I would bear.
Shall I keep them still—my jewels? Shall I? Can I yet withhold From that living, loving Saviour Aught of silver or of gold, Gold so needed, that His Gospel May resound from sea to sea? Can I know Christ’s service lacketh, Yet forget His “Unto Me”?
“No, I lay them down—my jewels!” Truly on the altar now. Stay! I see a vision passing Of a gem-encircled brow: Heavenly treasure worn by Jesus, Souls won through my gift outpoured; Freely, gladly I will offer Jewels thus to crown my Lord!
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