Obedience by Chas. E. E. Sanborn

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Jul 25, 1912

Obedience

By Chas. E. E. Sanborn

CHAS. E. E. SANBORN

"If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land." Isa. 1:19.

In your heart is there a longing To be closer to your God, To be nearer to the Saviour? Would you walk the path he trod? In your weakness would you see him, Simple, true, divinely pure, Strong, courageous, never failing All temptations to endure?

How can I come closer to him? How can I his likeness share? How can I be like my Master In this world of sin and care? Do these questions claim your notice? Do you seek for higher ground? Do you treasure heaven's blessings? Do you hear the trumpet's sound?

If these questions entertain you; If your ears are tuned to love; If your treasure is in heaven; If your eyes are turned above, There's a never-failing method; Test it, and you'll find 'tis true,— Just be willing and obedient, And the rest your God will do.

Condescend to let him lead you In your joys, and sorrows, too; Nothing else can bring the blessing Of this fellowship to you. Simply trusting him for guidance, Though the way be dark and drear, Just be willing and obedient; He will make thy pathway clear.

Wequetonsing, Mich.