Monopoly by W. R. Uchtmann

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Sep 10, 1912

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 39, No. 35.

Monopoly

By W. R. Uchtmann

God made this world — both man and beast — Perfect, from greatest to the least. Why, then, is it so marred by sin? Who caused it? Where did it begin? Who cherished the first thought of ill? Who first dared to oppose God's will? Monopoly — monopoly — 'twas craving for monopoly.

Hear how this fearful curse did start, Who played in it the leading part: 'Twas one who would a ruler be. A mighty one in heaven was he, A leading angel, near God's throne, Which he would take, and rule alone. Monopoly — monopoly — O, selfish, cruel monopoly!

This craving power in men to rule, Has made of many a one a fool. E'en children wish to rule each other, The daughter oft corrects her mother, And boys are loud in their protest When father speaks, for they know best. Monopoly — monopoly — all wish to have monopoly.

Plainly we see, as God has shown, This world itself would Him dethrone; But prophets show the time is near When Christ Himself will soon appear To call the righteous, who with wo Upon the narrow path did go. They formed a character, and He Now saves them from monopoly.

An object-lesson we have been; The universe has plainly seen The law of God is perfect, right, In keeping it, is great delight. The coming King will say "Well done" To some; to others: "Be ye gone; Desire for monopoly Has kept you far away from Me."

Boston, Massachusetts.