George Whitefield died 1770.
William Hutton born 1723.
John Dollond died 1761.
Up, up, my soul, the long-spent time redeeming;
Sow thou the seeds of better deeds and thought;
Light other lamps while yet thy lamp is beaming--
The time is short.
Think of the good thou might'st have done when brightly
The suns to thee life's choicest season brought;
Hours lost to God in pleasure passing lightly--
The time is short.
If thou hast friends, give them thy best endeavor,
Thy warmest impulse, and thy purest thought,
Keeping in mind and words and action ever--
The time is short.
--Elizabeth Prentiss.
What is your life? For ye are a vapor that appeareth for a little
time, and then vanisheth away.
--James 4. 14.
Loving Father, help me to realize that I am not living in the right
way nor the right place if I am discontented, or happy in trifles and
untruth. Help me to find my place, and with thy help may I stand firm
and confident. Amen.