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Not Far from Thee

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Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Apr 14, 1914

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 41, No. 14.

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Not Far from Thee

By Worthie Harris Holden

Not far off would I follow Thee, O Lord, And mingle with the curious, idle throng, To arbitrate the strife 'twixt life and death — The controversy weary hours prolong.
I would not dare to loiter by the way, Afar off from my blessed Christ who died, Lest, losing all the sense of loss, I might Be found among the rabble who deride.
So closely let me press that I may touch Thy garment as I tread life's crowded way, That healing virtue may its grace impart To nobly live Thy life through all the day.
Not far away, though many voices call, And beck'ning fingers lure where foes beguile; But urgently I press to closely step Beside my Master through earth's little while.
And soon, ah, soon, my Shepherd-King shall lead To fields Elysian in the home above, Where all His chosen flock shall follow still, To hear His gracious voice and love His love.
WORTHIE HARRIS HOLDEN.