THE BRIGHT SIDE | AdventAI

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 2, 1873

THE BRIGHT SIDE.

Now and then a shining pebble, As we walk the wave-washed strand, Smiles upon our passing footsteps, From its lowly bed of sand. Now and then a virgin rose-bud, Breathes upon us by the way; And its sweet, delicious fragrance, On the breeze doth round us stray.

And in winter’s desolation, While the naked boughs are seen, There amid its bleak surroundings, Smiles the pine-top evergreen. Though the road be rough and weary, Till we reach the mountain height, Then are we repaid our climbing, By the prospect grand and bright.

God hath placed these things to please us, All along our path each day; Emblems faint that just before us, There are better things than they. These are green spots as we travel, Oases on “weary” ground, Left there by “our” loving “Father,” By the pilgrim to be found.

Happy he who sees the beauty, Leaves the bitter, tastes the sweet; And enjoys each pleasing object He may on his pathway meet. Thus will gloom be quickly scattered, And the sun will brightly shine. All of sadness be defeated, And a happy life be thine.