LIVE FOR GOOD | AdventAI

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 12, 1857

LIVE FOR GOOD.

LIVE not for self, oh child of earth, Seek not thy good alone; Arouse thy dormant energies— For years of sloth atone, Awake to better, nobler deeds, Attain to a holier life; Let not thy ardent zeal be quenched In the din of worldly strife.

Go forth, and wheresoe'er you pause, A genial ray impart; Breathe soothing tones of hope and peace To the sorrow-stricken heart. Shrink not to clasp thy brother's hand, Scorn not affections worth; Forget not thou, the light within Is of immortal birth.

Go watch beside the couch of pain, Go cheer the sufferer now; Tread softly—cool the parched lips, And fan the fevered brow. Point to a Saviour throned above, Speak of the life He's given; Touch gently every tender chord— 'Tis love that wins to heaven.

Then linger in thy wanderings oft Where childish footsteps tread; Lure to thy side the youthful band— Murmur no word of dread. Watch the expanding of the mind, Kindle a spiritual ray; How brightly may the "spark divine" Bloom in eternal day.

With courage act, and bravely bear, Meekly perform each deed; Know'st thou not thine earnest work Shall win a glorious meed? The good each sacrifice hath wrought A heaven of bliss will tell; A dazzling crown awaits thee there— Then Christian, labor well.—Sel.