Not All Sleep by F. A. Lashier

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Aug 20, 1912

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 39, No. 32.

"Not All Sleep"

By F. A. Lashier

[These verses came to us from Brother Lashier about three months ago, accompanied with an earnest Christian letter. A few days ago we were shocked to learn of his death. Tho he is not among those who shall not sleep, we believe he will be among those who shall wake at the Master's coming. Ed. S. of T.]

The silver cord may not be loosed, Nor e'er the bowl at fountain break, For our dear Lord is soon to come, To gather all for His dear sake.

The failing eye, grown dim with age, May not be closed in death's long sleep, Nor tearful mourners gather here Around the silent bier to weep.

This earthly house may never fall, As falls the old decaying tree, For living saints will all be changed To life and immortality.

So let us wait, and watch, and pray, With lamps well trimmed and garments white, The task assigned by Him well done, Prepared to join the hosts of light.

Reno, Nevada.