OBEY GOD OR MAN? by John M'Carthy

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Feb 26, 1894

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 20, No. 17.

OBEY GOD OR MAN?

By John M'Carthy

BY JOHN M'CARTHY.

TRUE Christians are they Who their God will obey, Though the world's displeasure they gain. To become vessels meet They have learned at his feet For his glory to suffer all pain.

There are many whose light Shines resplendently bright When their creed is in favor with men; But stand them alone They their faith would disown And accept of the more favored plan.

The majority rules Such pliable tools; They've no courage to stand for the right. They are brave when in peace; Their numbers increase, But are cowards when called to the fight.

Let us walk in the light, And stand for the right, Though both people and State may oppose. Since we've God on our side We in him can confide, Knowing well he can vanquish all foes.

Let us live as we preach, And then we shall teach With a greater effect than before, And the people will know— Though they spurn us below— That we're God's, by his seal made secure.

Battle Creek, Mich.