"These Words Were Forced out of my Heart."

DRAW down the blinds! ―One more departed―
Taken away to his heavenly rest;
No more dependent on earthly blessings,
Sweetly at peace on His Saviour’s breast.
Nothing but Christ he has taken with him―
No one but Christ has cleared the way;
Trusting alone on His Brand atonement,
Ready for Glory―eternity’s day.
Praise to the Father for His gift so precious―
Glory to God for His boundless love;
Millions and millions of tongues will proclaim it
Through countless ages in raptures above.
S. G. G. H.
 
1. The composer was just passing into eternity when he ejaculated these lines, saying regarding them, “These words were forced out of my heart.” Truly “the sting of death” had gone, and “victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” was blessedly manifest―ED.G. M.