ENDURE TO THE END by H. N. Stevens

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 31, 1856

ENDURE TO THE END.

By H. N. Stevens

Not to those who once essaying For the Christian's prize to run, Left a sinful world behind them, And a heaven-ward course begun; But because the way was narrow, Nor with ease they found it paved, Back to whence they came have turned them, Is the promise, "shall be saved."

Nor to those who long pursuing, Earthly gain have counted loss, Long despised the toil and danger, Long and nobly borne the cross; Who through many years of conflict, Still have bravely struggled on, If they weary in the warfare, If they faint before 'tis done.

But who with a soul undaunted, Wears his armor till the crown, Nor this side the heavenly portals, "Lays his staff and sandals down;" He who till the morning breaketh, Sleeps not through the watches dim, "He who to the END endureth, Shall be saved," and only him. H. N. STEVENS Paris, Me