p. 146 | THE REMNENT CHURCH by Olive R. Dolton

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 22, 1872

THE REMNENT CHURCH.

By Olive R. Dolton

We've 'listed in the holy war to fight for Christ our King, Who died for us on Calvary, that we might with him reign. The signs he gave are all fulfilled, his coming now is near; We're fighting for a starry crown; our foes we will not fear.

The nations angry have become, their hearts are all on fire; The dragon is mustering all his hosts, his soul is filled with ire. The last great struggle draweth near, the saints will soon be sealed; Then with our Captain's armor on, we'll march into the field.

We soon must meet the frowning foe; they are a war-like band. We'll break their ranks, destroy their hosts, God's weapons in our hand. We're fighting in our Captain's name; he's conquered death and hell. We'll never yield or leave the field, till we the foe have quelled.

The glory of the latter days begins to usher in; The stone that strikes the image's feet, destroys the man of sin. This is the last great solemn call that ever will be given. The work above will soon be done; are we prepared for Heaven?

Our path grows bright with glorious light, and angels are our guide; And though the raging billows roll, we will the storm outride. We need not fear the dragon's power, for Jesus soon will come. Our little bark will never sink, while he stands at the helm.

The earth made new and sin destroyed, and Eden come again, The tree of life with “golden fruit” will ever there remain. No chilling winds or blasting frost can ever enter there, The curse of sin has passed away; the saints have naught to fear.

With dazzling crowns upon our brow, we'll walk the streets of gold, And in the New Jerusalem, the Saviour's face behold. The blood-washed throng will join and sing, “Hosannah to the Lamb.” The promises are all fulfilled, God made to Abraham.

OLIVE R. DOLTON.

Point Lookout, Md.