p. 134 | THE MESSAGE IS ONWARD by Francis Gould

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 17, 1859

THE MESSAGE IS ONWARD.

By Francis Gould

As gallant ship through ocean tide, Boldly pursues its onward course, Spreading its wake both far and wide, In token of its mighty force;

So moves the message on its way, 'Mid perils deep and cruel foes; With conquering power and mighty sway, 'Twill triumph sure where'er it goes.

With joy we heed the gathering call, We want a place among the blest; God wants our hearts, our lives, our all, To fit us for that heavenly rest.

The various sects have heard the cry; The first great call they did reject, Which loud proclaimed the Saviour nigh; It passed them by without effect.

But they have fallen, and will receive The final plagues and wrath of God Poured out unmixed; there's no reprieve From this sad doom: it is God's word.

Ye remnant few, gird up your loins, And with the message keep apace, That you may be prepared to join Redemption's song in that blest place.

Lord, let the message go with power, O let the latter rain descend, Prepare thy church for that glad hour, When sin and death for'er shall end.

FRANCIS GOULD.

Brookfield, Vt.