Commandments
E.J. Waggoner The Present Truth, June 23, 1898 This poem was at the end of an article by E.J. Waggoner entitled “Greatness”. The poem, as mentioned below, is by Rev. E. Jones. Jesus said, “If My kingdom were of this world then would My servants fight,” because this is the way of the kingdoms of […]
1. Long upon the mountains, weary, Have the scatter’d flock been torn; Dark the desert paths, and dreary, Grievous trials they have borne. 2. Now the gath’ring call is sounding, Solemn in its warning voice; Union, faith and love abounding, Bid the little flock rejoice. 3. Now the light of truth they’re seeking, In its […]
1. See the new earth and also the heaven, For the first ones are all passed away. The heavens are opened and the holy city, The New Jerusalem, from God descends. Refrain And the Spirit and bride call out, “Come!” And let him that hears also cry, “Come!” And whoever is thirsty, and whoever desires […]
1. When ancient Israel met the foe, That aimed at them a deadly blow, Though oft their prospects seemed most dark, They triumphed when they had the Ark. 2. The Ark when borne to Jordan’s tide, Caused its deep waters to divide; They need no boat for to embark; They cross—because they have the Ark. […]
1. Two thousand years since earth was made, God called to Noah and He said, “Build me an ark: a ship of wood, To save men from the coming flood.” 2. Now Noah was a righteous man, Who did all things by God’s command; And as he built, he preached and told All people of […]
1. The God that made the earth, And all the worlds on high, Who gave all creatures birth, In earth, and sea, and sky; Six days were in this work employed, The seventh was a rest enjoyed. 2. The Sabbath day was blest, And hallow’d, sanctified; It was Jehovah’s rest, And so it must abide. […]
