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Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Thursday, February 26, 1880

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 55, No. 9

SOW THE SEED.

[At a late meeting of the V. M. society at Clyde, Ohio, we had the privilege of listening to the following lines written by the President, Sarah F. Sharpe; and as we considered them too good to keep to ourselves, a motion was made to send them to the Review for publication. It is now time, dear brethren and sisters, that we should all be vigilant, and especially should this quality characterize the little societies that bear this distinctive name. The time in which to do the great work that lies before us is very short; but let us not become discouraged if we do not see the fruit of our labors here. Let us, rather, be faithful, trusting that when the dear Saviour shall come, we may see many souls saved in the kingdom of Heaven by our labors. IDA SHARPE, Sec.]

“In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand; for thou knowest not whether shall prosper either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.” Eccl. 11: 6.

“In the morning sow thy seed,” But beware, take earnest heed Lest the seeds that you are sowing, When you see them rankly growing, Prove unworthy of your toil, Unfit to occupy the soil.

Sow thy seed by morning light, When the eastern sky is bright; Scatter seed along your way, As you journey at noon-day. Sow them o’er the flowery plain; Though birds devour, some may remain.

Scatter seeds of truth and love, Seeking favor from above, While the throne of grace addressing, Praying for the Father’s blessing On the seed you daily sow, That a goodly share may grow.

Scatter seeds o’er hills and valleys, In dark streets and gloomy alleys; Some may fall in rich, dark mold, And bring forth an hundred fold. Sow them with a willing hand In whatever place you stand.

Scatter seeds of truth around, Everywhere there’s fertile ground; Scatter them among your neighbors, Some may profit by your labors. Very many are in need Of the truth; then sow the seed.

And at eve stay not thy hand In a work so good and grand; Sow even while the light is fading, While the darkness earth is shading; Sow by moonbeam’s silvery light; Seed will grow sown in the night.

Which shall prosper, none may know,— Sown at morn or evening’s glow,— Or if both alike are growing, Thus rewarding you for sowing, So that you some golden grain Still may reap while life remains.

We are sowing precious seeds In alms-giving and good deeds. If we’re God’s commandments doing, And the narrow way pursuing, Then we’ll hear from God’s dear Son Precious words at last, “Well done.”