When Thy Curfew Rings by Worthie Harris Holden

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Nov 5, 1912

When Thy Curfew Rings

By Worthie Harris Holden

If to-night unveils the portal To the quiet Vale of Rest, When upon its solemn threshold, What will be thy last request?

Wilt thou value earthly treasure, Or a mansion in the sky? Wilt thou care for worldly plaudits, Or a record clean on high?

Neither wealth nor fame can reckon With the stern command of death, For the summons of the angel Testifies that God gives breath.

Live to-day as in the presence Of Jehovah — Judge and King, Since thou knowest not, at dawning, When thy curfew bell may ring.