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The Home Circle

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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jul 22, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 28.

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The Home Circle.

By Laura C. Nourse

"SAY IT NOW."

Say it now! A wealth of meaning Crowns the act by words expressed; Let no semblance hide the beaming Of the love-light in thy breast.
Say it now! That word of comfort, Trembling on thy palsied tongue— Peace will write no sweet evangel O'er the songs we leave unsung.
Say it now! For roses wither, Heaped so high on coffin-lids; And the lilies lose their fragrance On the hearts that death hath stilled.
Say it now! In accents tender Point the weary soul to God; With thy faith the darkness piercing, Gently lead where Jesus trod.
Say it now! The day is waning, And the night of death draws near; In the grave is no complaining, And the silence knows no fear.
Say it now! While life still lingers, Smooth the furrowed brow of care; Let thy smiles be benedictions, And each whisper be a prayer.
Say it now! The angels listen, Bending low to catch the strain,— "Loving words like dew drops glisten;" This the song and sweet refrain. —Laura C. Nourse.