THOUGHTS by Sarah J. Thayer

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 19, 1861

THOUGHTS

By Sarah J. Thayer

On the Death of our beloved Brother, Charles W. Sperry.

Dear brother, thou art gone to rest, And though we mourn and weep for thee, Yet, who would call thee back again, Since thou from care and toil art free? Blest are the dead, who in the Lord Yield up to him their vital breath; And they shall reap a rich reward In lands that know no fear of death.

And she, whose heart most feels the stroke, Without his arm must journey on, Must guide alone the youthful feet, Until her pilgrimage is done. But He who rules in heaven above, Will be the widow's constant friend. Great was the blow, but sent in love, And He the helpless will defend.

A faithful watchman's gone to rest! His mission to the world is done! Weeping, he scattered precious seed, And the resurrection morn, That blessed and that glorious day, That sees the harvest gathered home, Bearing his sheaves, with joyous lay, Our brother doubtless then will come.

Wish not the toil-worn laborer back; Till Jesus comes, sweet be his rest! Then him with joy we hope to meet, Still leaning on his Saviour's breast. Yes, when a few more days are past, The tried and faithful ones will stand, Safe, safe from every withering blast, Together in the promised land.

SARAH J. THAYER.

Buckland, Mass.