The Tree of Life by Delwin Rees Buckner

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

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 39, No. 10.

The Tree of Life

By Delwin Rees Buckner

Of Which Some Day, by the Grace of God,

I Hope to Eat

By Delwin Rees Buckner

Majestic tree, root-anchored on each side The stream of life, how ardently I long To thrill among the tried, triumphant throng Whom Christ, the bruised, torn Lamb of God, will guide Beside the tranquil, still, transparent tide, The valleys vibrant with victorious song, Whilst the acclaiming cohorts press along To pluck thy fruit—so many years denied.

E'en now methinks my quickened senses hear The priceless waters, purling on their way Beneath the foliage of thy banian-trees; And O, I would some living leaves were near To lay upon my fevered brow to-day, And heal me of mine oft infirmities.