THE LAST VERDICT by Charlotte M. Packard

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jul 17, 1884

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 10, No. 27.

THE LAST VERDICT.

By Charlotte M. Packard

"Thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things." Matt. 25: 23.

"NAY," she said, with her drooping face, "I have done nought to deserve thy grace, Nought but the simple duties at hand; Give to another thy large command."

Answered her Lord, "Who guards the few, Is faithful unto the many too. The perfect measure of large and small Lies in the Hand that incloses all."

"I have been maiden and wife and mother, A very woman! like any other; Giving love and patience and care, Sweetening my toil with the breath of prayer."

"Hast thou not ministered to the saints? Quelled the murmur of harsh complaints? Craved for the erring a larger scope? Chided with meekness, and cheered with hope?"

"Have I?" she thrilled with the deep surprise, "Have I so wrought in the Master's eyes?" And lo! to the vision no longer dim, All things look noble if done to him! —Charlotte M. Packard.