To the Friends of Truth.
By M. E. Darling
Ye who by the help of the Lord,
Have set out for a world that is fairer,
Resolved, through the mercies of God,
In the kingdom of heaven to be sharer;
Who the light of his truth have received,
And with joy have rejoiced in its shining;
The sure word of his prophets believed,
Let your hearts now be daily refining. Prepare ye yourselves for the test;
Give diligence unto your calling,
Make sure your election to rest,
Trust in God who can keep you from falling;
For soon He that cometh will come;
Yea, quickly he'll come and not tarry.
And we know that there then will be some,
Whom he to bright mansions will carry. O let us with diligence run,
Ne'er once to the enemy yielding;
May we each till our work is well done,
The sword of the Spirit keep wielding.
Then when we have ended the strife,
And the truth from iniquity frees us,
Everlasting enjoyment and life
We shall gain through the merits of Jesus.