ONE AT A TIME by Golden Days

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jun 25, 1894

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 20, No. 33.

ONE AT A TIME.

By Golden Days

ONE step at a time, and that well placed, We reach the grandest height; One stroke at a time, earth's hidden stores Will slowly come to light. One seed at a time, and the forest grows; One drop at a time, and the river flows Into the boundless sea.

One word at a time, and the greatest book Is written and is read; One stone at a time, and the palace rears Aloft its stately head. One blow at a time, and the trees cleft through, And a city will stand where the forest grew A few short years before.

One foe at a time, and he subdued, And the conflict will be won. One grain at a time, and the sand of life Will slowly all be run. One minute, another, the hours fly, One day at a time our lives speed by Into eternity.

One grain of knowledge, and that well stored, Another, and more on them, And as time rolls on your mind will shine With many a garnered gem Of thoughts and wisdom. And time will tell, "One thing at a time, and that done well," Is wisdom's proven rule.

—Golden Days.