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LIFE'S DUTY

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Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 23, 1857

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 9, No. 25.

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LIFE'S DUTY.

By Orphan's Advocate

THROUGH life's journey we must labor, Every one a chosen task; May the stronger help the weaker, If he will but only ask.
As the little moments passing, Maketh up the golden hour; So must we be busy, adding Treasures to our little store.
One by one earth's cares are calling; Meet them promptly as they come, For the sands of life are falling Swiftly, noiseless like the sun.
May we never shrink from duty, Always faithful, brave and true; Thus we'll share the radiant beauty Given to the chosen few.
Let us be to each a brother, Never wound, or cause a tear; Honest, trusting in each other, Wearing graces rich and rare.
'Midst our joys may we remember God, the source of all our good; Humbly thank our Benefactor, For rich stores of daily food.
God calls us all to give and labor; May we gladly heed his call, To his goodness add new lustre, By our freely giving all.
Giving freely to all in need, Should be our constant aim; Scattering 'broad truth's precious seed, Soon we'll reap fair Autumn's grain.
Giving all and naught withholding, Give our lives as well as gold; God is only little borrowing, He'll repay a thousand fold.