p. 10 | TO FOLLOW CHRIST by Emma A. Cranmer

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Oct 10, 1900

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 26, No. 41.

TO FOLLOW CHRIST.

By Emma A. Cranmer

It means so much to follow Christ, To walk the path the Master trod, To have no other mind than His, To bend beneath the chastening rod;

To nail earth's hopes upon the cross, To feel the spear and drink the gall, To suffer, die, and rise again, Ascending to the Lord of all.

To follow Christ we follow love, Leaving the dross of worldly strife, Purging the soul of selfishness, Learning that "love alone is life."

Each hardship is a lift toward heaven; Each enemy, a royal friend; Each sorrow is a joy unseen; Each sacrifice doth incense lend.

To follow Christ we leave behind All baggage that would weigh us down. Earth weights are heavy; take them not If you would wear the victor's crown.

To follow Christ and Him alone Is what is meant by the new birth, How love illuminates the way, And heaven afar comes down to earth.

All is God and all is love. Let every selfish struggle cease; Our life is hid with Christ in God; Love reigns supreme, and all is peace. —Emma A. Cranmer.