Life's Contest | AdventAI

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 4, 1864

Life's Contest.

FIGHT for the Truth, O soldier in life's battle, Though foes encompass thee on either side, Gird on thy breastplate and unsheath thy weapon, O'er error's hosts triumphant thou shalt ride. Dare to do right, the heavens bending o'er thee, Bear but this watchword on their shining arch, The "Higher Law" is written all before thee, Read and obey it on thine onward march.

The world has need of spirits true and fearless, Who dare to walk where duty leads the way, Treading life's path however sad and cheerless, Hoping through darkest night for dawning day, Has need of hearts like temples set in order, Where Justice ministers and Mercy pleads, Where Pity weeps and Love sits at the altar, Pouring out fullness for all human needs.

Thou hast no time to dream, the world is waiting For blows that thy strong arm alone can give, And weary souls watch at their prison grating, Till thou shalt break their chains and bid them live. Go tell thy brother that the strong are needed, Truth calls her champions to the open field, The ranks are thin, be ready for the contest, All that can armour wear or weapon wield.

[Sabbath Recorder.]