Be not Cast Down by Emma House

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 19, 1863

Be not Cast Down.

By Emma House

Why wilt thou be cast down, my soul, When earth's dark billows round thee roll? Chastenings, thou knowest well, must come, Ere thou inherit that bright home Of purity, where all shall be Radiant with immortality.

Think of that sinless, happy band, That soon shall be at God's right hand; Think of the never-ending day, Of tears forever wiped away, Of joys eternal, bliss untold, The crowns of glory, harps of gold.

Think of the book of life, so fair, Think if thy name be written there; Think of the One whose grace is given To guide thee in the path to heaven, Think of the holy, pure, and bright, Bid each rebellious fear take flight.

Oh! nevermore thy lot repine, But claim God's promises as thine; Press on thy way, until thy feet Shall tread the city's golden street; Until the vail that dims thy sight, Be rent asunder by the light Of perfect day, then thou shalt see What heaven hath in store for thee. Emma House.