The Call From Macedonia by J. M. Hopkins

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Jun 27, 1912

The Call From Macedonia

By J. M. Hopkins

J. M. HOPKINS

"Come over into Macedonia, and help us." Acts 16 : 9.

In my dreams at night, in vision by day, I hear them calling, O, pitiful plea! "Come over and help us, our need is great; Come over and help e'er it be too late."

In regions beyond I see them stand,— A father, a mother, with outstretched hand; Around them are gathered their loved ones dear, Who know but poverty, pain, and fear.

In vain on their idol gods they call, In vain at their shrines they prostrate fall; No answering voice their hearts do bless, No peace and joy their lives express.

Can we to whom God has so lavishly given His blessing of grace and the promise of heaven Withhold from our brothers far over the sea The light he has given to you and to me?

O Master, we gladly would answer thy call! Though feeble our efforts, our gifts be but small, Our hearts shall go with them, our prayers shall ascend That thy rich benediction our gifts may attend.

Inspire our hearts with the message of heaven, And strengthen our hands for the work thou hast given, Till thou shalt proclaim, "Faithful servant, well done; Enter into my joy, and sit down on my throne."

Hewitt, Minn.