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LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE OUT!

Have you entered the race for the prize, brother,
For the crown of Immortal Life?
Are you pressing along the line, brother,
Amid dangers, trials and strife?

CHO.—Let your light shine out clear and bright,

For you travel ‘midst error and doubt;
Of this dark world “ye are the light;”
Christ has said let your light shine out.

Does the pathway seem tedious and lone, brother,
Are you weary, discouraged or faint?
Courage! Christ is beside you to give, brother,
Grace and comfort for ev’ry complaint.

There are pilgrims who need cheering words, brother,
Like our Lord, let us comfort and bless;
Any where, any time, we may serve, brother,
In this, find our own burdens made less.

Time for winning the prize is but short, brother,
Then so run that you surely obtain.
Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus alone, brother,
He will lead you, and make your way plain.

Wondrous priv’lege is granted to us, brother,
That of suffering with Jesus, our Head;
As new creatures are we in God’s sight, brother,
To the world we are reckoned as dead.

Then be vigilant, steadfast and true, brother;
For the enemy “lieth in wait;”
And put on the whole armor of God, brother,
And for your feet make your paths straight.
MRS. M. L. HERR.

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— November 1, 1895 —