A Tribute to a Mother by Earl N. Bergerstock

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Oct 17, 1911

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 38, No. 41.

A Tribute to a Mother

By Earl N. Bergerstock

Beautiful hands, gently folded In a calm and peaceful rest; Hands that, so tender and loving, First my baby features caressed; Patiently guiding my footsteps With firm and with constant love, Pointing the way to a Saviour, And an eternal home above.

Beautiful feet, sweetly resting, Grown tired in the march of life; Feet that no longer will hasten To quiet discord and strife; Willing and eager and anxious, On errands of mercy bent, Carrying joy and gladness, On the Master's will intent.

Beautiful life, overflowing With deeds of kindness and love, Lived in a glorious service, A service to God above. Thy features will linger, dear mother, In memory fond and true, Until, glad in that heavenly morning, We shall meet beyond the blue.

Williamsport, Pennsylvania.