ONWARD by E. H. Begbie

Pacific Press Publishing Company · OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA · Sep 13, 1899

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 25, No. 37.

ONWARD.

By E. H. Begbie

FROM the past of barren darkness move we ever to the light, Working for the reign of mercy, toiling for the sway of right.

And the records of the ages heart and soul with courage fill— If the present laws are noble, future shall be nobler still.

For the destiny of mortals fans the Spirit's sacred fire; Have ye climbed so high? she asketh; I would have ye even high'r.

Have ye struck the galling chains from off the weak and broken slave? Go ye further—men that slaughter lie within a living grave.

Have ye fenced the horse with pity, burned the modern tyrant's racks? From the knife enfranchise lambs, and free the bullock from the ax.

Pause not, O ye stubborn fighters, strike for mercy blow on blow, Ever crying, "Upward! upward! on to strength! to victory go!"

Know ye this, that peace shall conquer. Tho the soul of hell enticed, Murder dare not stay on earth to meet the question of the Christ. —E. H. Begbie.