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STRENGTH FOR THE DAY

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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 6, 1900

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 77, No. 6.

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STRENGTH FOR THE DAY.

By Rachel G. Alston

STRENGTH for the day! At early dawn I stand, Helpless and weak, and with unrested eyes, Watching for day. Before its portals lies A low, black cloud—a heavy iron band. Slowly the mist is lifted from the land, And pearl and amber gleam across the skies, Gladdening my upward gaze with sweet surprise.
I own the sign; I know that he whose hand Hath fringed these somber clouds with ruby ray, And changed that iron bar to molten gold, Will to my wandering steps be guide and stay, Breathe o’er my wavering heart his rest for aye, And give my waiting, folding palms to hold His blessed morning boon—strength for the day!
— Rachel G. Alston.