RESIST THE TEMPTER by T. Davis

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 19, 1857

RESIST THE TEMPTER.

By T. Davis

WHEN Jesus in his work of love Dwelt on the shores of time, How did the wisdom from above Through all his actions shine.

The Tempter, skill'd in every art, To turn from virtue's ways. Found in the Saviour's guiltless heart, Naught but his Maker's praise.

"If thou art now the Son of God, Send forth thy firm command; And let these stones to bread be turn'd, By thine all pow'rful hand."

Jesus to answer this request, Quotes the inspired pages, "Man shall not live by bread alone; God's word is life through ages."

Ascending to a mountain's top, All nations in their view, "Now, worship me," the Tempter said, "And these I give to you."

"Get thee hence!" was the quick reply, "I'll not from duty swerve: Thou shalt worship the Lord, thy God,— Him only shalt thou serve.

Mark the sweet reward of Heaven, When Satan took his flight, Angels to minister were giv'n, With consolation bright.

When surrounded by temptation, And duty's path looks dark, May we to God's pure law of love, In sweet submission hark.

(From Hist. Sab. Churches, by T. Davis.)