GOD'S OWN by J. M. C.

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 19, 1901

GOD'S OWN

By J. M. C.

There is a people few and lone, Possessing naught they call their own. Their reputation long since gone For goodness, greatness — they unknown. Why is it so? they do not know — But look straight up and pass along.

Their life is quiet, serene, and calm; No storms disturb, no fears alarm — A tranquil rest that's quite unknown To those who make this world their home. What gives such rest, and makes so blest, This happy people all God's own?

I'll tell you. Naught in self they find To occupy their heart or mind. They've yielded heart and life and will Into God's hands, and now are still; Nothing to do — He keeps them true — But look straight up and do His will.

A life from God now fills their soul, Strengthens, quickens, takes control. The Holy Ghost now takes the sway; They listen, hearken, and obey. Now all is light; where once ’twas night, To this quiet people in God's way.

— J. M. C., in King's Messenger.