FOR ME by A. J. Morton

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, Cal. · Nov 4, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 42.

FOR ME.

By A. J. Morton

BY A. J. MORTON.

DID Jesus die for me? For me, a rebel vile? And shall I cease his name to love, And to extol that deed above Which savors not of guile? Lord, help me pleasing praise to give While here upon this earth I live.

Did Jesus rise for me? Rise from the cold, dark tomb? Yes, yes! Its bands asunder burst When from the grave he rose, the first Of those ripe fruits to come. Oh! may I stand among that throng To praise him with eternal song.

Does Jesus live for me, Bright mansions to prepare? It is his promise comes to mind, Full many mansions will you find Where naught is drear or bare. And not on me alone will fall The blessings he designs for all.

Will Jesus come for me? Come in the clouds of heaven? “And if I go I’ll come again.” ’Tis thus he speaks to me. Ah! then The tomb which he has riven Shall yield the treasures it must keep Till then, in calm, in quiet sleep.

Healdsburg, Cal., Sept. 30, 1886.