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THE OTHER MAN OF ME

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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Mountain View, California · Jan 2, 1907

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 33, No. 1.

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THE OTHER MAN OF ME.

By George Birdseye

However much an optimist, One can't be what he would; Opposing powers in me exist— The evil and the good. I find these two can never mate; I would with good agree, So I long to eliminate The other man of me.
He is persistant; dogs my walk, And, while I stand, is near; When I desire with good to talk, He's whispering in my ear. When high endeavor fills my soul, Good thoughts he tries to drown; I strive to reach the better goal, But he would drag me down.
He jeers at faith, and bids me doubt A life beyond the grave; He tells me I can do without Christ's promises to save; O, could I from my life exclude This other man of me!— Who gave me will to join with good Himself can set me free.
GEORGE BIRDSEYE. Lynn, Mass.