ULTIMATE VALUES

White Ribbon, Volume 18, Issue 2, 1 March 1946, Page 9

ULTIMATE VALUES

Tis not the things which are close at hand Which we seek lor da" by day, Which will build up treasure for us in heaven For that bright Eternal Day. ’Tis not the selfish longing tor that \ ain wish to be. fulfilled; But the to'ling and striving and sowing ; And the soil which has been well tilled. That will bring a plenteous harvest In the vintage of our Lord; ’Tis the tender smile and the loving deed And the faithfully proclaimed Word. ’Tis not the wealth that we gather here But all that we spend for Him That the Lord will take into account that day When the things of cartli grow’ d»m. V Abraham looked by faith afar He could see the Lamb of God Who was to be slain for the sin of the World, So in God’s strength he trod Hi- farthly treasure he gladly gave At his Father's command; Depending on God’s promise That his seed should inherit the land. And, God, Who saw that faith so strong Of one by His wisdom led Wrote down in His “Book of Remembrance” The “Ultimate Values” ahead. And Paul—who the wonderful letters wrote Thai we might know our God Was unknowingly walking the evil path l ill God’s voice showed the way he trerd. But once he saw and turned about To follow' the Lord—To adore; God opened his eyes—revealing the truth And teaching him more and more. So Paul—whom we love for bringing near Him Who was raised from the dead; \nd the wonderful Holy Spirit’s power, Saw the Ultimate Values ahead. The sower who goes forth to sow, The field to prepare and spread; Does not only see the well-tilled soil But the ultimate value ahead. So when God sav es a soul from sin, And revives a man once dead; He digs and harrows and breaks to hits; Then with seeds of truth He’ll Spread.

And the fruits of the spirit will soon be seen As he re.»ds God’s Word; and will pray The Ultimate Values ahead again, Are showing from day 10 day. As Christ hung upon the Cross ot shame To redeem a world from sin, God not only saw His Son crucified But the state oi His heart withiu. lie saw that picture in all its truth; Not one point escaped our God; He knew how the world derided with hate The One v ho so fearlessly trod T! is hard, hard path—He saw the thorns Of the crown upon His head iUit He saw the triumph of Right over Wrong And the “Ultimate Values” ahead. He knew that this life and death of His Son Uplifted for man to die; Would remain uplifted the ages through; And He, with His far-seeing eye Could see those who would follow their glorious Lord, Whom God hath raised from the dead To life everlasting - - Let us always press on To the “Ultimate Values” ahead. —“Ultimate Values” by Veeda. This poem is from the pen of “Veeda," who advertises prayer calendars, booklets, etc., suitable for gifts, with a special discount to unions. A sample parcel has come to hand and we can recommend unions to send for some of these very little productions. There will he a ready sale on “bring and buy” tables. Particulars of discounts, etc., will he supplied on application to “Veeda and C 0.,” 350 Dominion Road, Auckland.