The Home Circle by D. Williams

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jun 23, 1887

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 13, No. 24.

The Home Circle.

By D. Williams

BE AT PEACE.

“BE at peace!” Life is but a transient lease, Never long enough for hate, Sharp contention or debate; In the land to which we're going, Just beyond the river flowing, We are told the dwellers never Through the long and bright forever Know a tumult or a jar,— Life is tranquil as a star; On his height Sits the King of Peace in light.

“Be at peace!” Lo, the angry billows cease, When the Master cometh near, Turning back the storm in fear; Let him hold his scepter o'er thee, As his banner goes before thee; Follow thou with high endeavor To the hills of joy forever; With thy comrades on the way Weep and suffer, work and pray; Peace descends On all true abiding friends.

“Be at peace!” Comes a time with long increase, When the nations shall unite On the broader field of light; We are on our journey thither, Let us live in peace together; In the temple, glory-lighted, With our comrades re-united, Oh, it will be sweet to know Heaven with us began below! Peace is best! Earnest of eternal rest. —D. Williams.