A MESSAGE OF LOVE by Ella Dorland

Pacific Press Publishing Company · OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA · May 13, 1897

A MESSAGE OF LOVE.

By Ella Dorland

TELL me, pilgrim, as you journey, What it is you have in view. Are you seeking out the lost ones As your journey you pursue?

Do you point them to the Saviour, Who has died their souls to win? Do you tell them He is waiting Now, to wash away their sin?

Are you looking, as you journey, For the ones who chance to stray? Do you lead them to the pathway That will lead to perfect day?

Do you love to talk of Jesus, Of His kindness and His love? And is all your fond ambition Fixed on heaven and things above?

Are you living every moment With your eyes fixed on that shore? If your all is consecrated, Then the Saviour asks no more.

There are many other pilgrims Journeying to the same sweet land; Some are dreary, faint, and weary; Give to such a helping hand.

Some have had a long, lone journey, Life's dark waves oppressed the soul, Aged, weary, yet still trusting, Soon they'll reach the promised goal.

Some, just starting on the journey, Need a strong and loving hand; Go, assist them in their weakness, To press on to Canaan's land.

Thus, O pilgrim, as you journey, Help the weary ones who fall; Lead them gently to the Saviour, Who has promised rest for all.

ELLA DORLAND. Bronte, Ont.