A LITTLE WHILE | AdventAI

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Dec 21, 1888

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 14, No. 49.

"A LITTLE WHILE."

A LITTLE while, our fightings shall be over; A little while, our tears be wiped away; A little while, the presence of Jehovah Shall turn our darkness into Heaven's bright day.

A little while, the fears that oft surround us Shall to the memories of the past belong; A little while, the love that sought and found us Shall change our weeping into Heaven's glad song.

A little while! His presence goes before us, A fire by night, a shadowy cloud by day; His banner, love inscribed, is floating o'er us, His arm almighty is our strength and stay!

A little while to live and work for Jesus, To gather with the reapers till he come; Oh, let not faithless fears and doubtings seize us— A little while, and then the harvest-home!

A little while! 'Tis ever drawing nearer— The wished-for dawning of that glorious day. Blest Saviour, make our spirit's vision clearer, And guide, oh, guide us in the shining way.

A little while! Oh, blessed expectation! A little while! "Lord, tarry not," we cry; Our hearts up leap in fond anticipation; Rejoice! "The coming of the Lord is nigh!" —Selected.