p. 9 | Balm of Gilead by John Francis Olmsted

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Mar 7, 1911

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 38, No. 10.

Balm of Gilead

By John Francis Olmsted

THE earth swings on in endless space In a mysterious way Which proves there is a mighty Hand That changes night to day; Yet we are prone to careless be Regarding things divine, And often fail to recognize God's wondrous ways sublime.

But He who rules in yonder sky, Within the realms of light, Attended by angelic hosts, E'er sees us day and night. His eyes are ever on the world, Beholding false and true. We ne'er can hide a thing from Him With whom we have to do.

Then we should ever thankful be That God e'er rules and reigns. He sees the penitential tear, And cleanses crimson stains. His soothing balm of Gilead Is for the sinners' need, And Christ Himself will guide His own Where He shall ever lead.

Columbus, Ohio.