THE LOWLY TASK by Max Hill

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Mountain View, California · Nov 7, 1906

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 32, No. 43.

THE LOWLY TASK.

By Max Hill

STAND ready for the task that comes to you, Take up the cross, nor stand to idly view With longing eyes the ever-distant star; God's wisdom placed you here, work where you are.

Perhaps the task may seem a thankless one And no man note or praise when it is done; Mayhap the labor seems to be in vain, The only recompense a wage of pain.

But look again, where your most lowly deed A weary, burdened soul from care has freed; The task you thought a burden hard to bear Is blessed beyond your dreams with fruitage fair.

So labor on, tho small the task, nor count The way too hard; 'twill give thee strength to mount; For stepping-stones the deeds of duty are That lead you onward to the distant star. MAX HILL.