Show WHERE IS THE PROMISE can spring be coming no sign have we of the he beautiful guest whom we long to see aee very hard Is ie the frost locked ground yew are the green things yet to be found primroses Prim roses violets io lets where are they what is ie the sign of the sunny day when the flowers shall blossom the birds shall sing and life be glad in the reign of spring can peace bo be coming to rule over all the terror of war holds men in thrall bounds of battle are in the air unrest and disquiet are everywhere deadly weapons are being wrought and some minds cherish a deadly thought few are the signs of the I 1 lasting asting peace when war and tumult for aye shall cease can love be coming to be our king the love of is the strongest thing A A million hands bands outstretch to take the best of the world for selfs delfs own sake the deop people a are eager to work or wait to wrest the most that they can from fate and theres little leisure tor for loving deed where each is so busy tor for his own need can christ be coming to reign on dh earth where ore am the signs of the holy mirth the glad up springing of joy and praise that the thought of his caming well might raise alas alan I 1 tor for the sorrow sorrow and wickedness that dwell in IB the countries coun countries iries which he woula bless there is no more re room for him now than when aw he came at first in his love for men and yet there are signs of the coming coining spring here hare and there is a bold abold green thing pushing its way in some sheltered place and ad lifting up to the sun its face down in the dar darkness kneis underground longing alert and with hope profound the life is waiting and soon will be the word woid received that shall set it freel free I 1 and men pray on though in innear fear and pain that wars may not desolate earth again the people are coming from far and wide to range themselves on the peaceful side slowly but surely we draw to the light and they shall be scattered who wish to fight cruelty hatred and wrong shall cease and some day brothers shall live in peace more men are leaving the selfish way for love is growing in power today to day oh ob not a few but a mighty host are those who do not love self most kind hearts are many and gentleness Is seeking peaking and finding tho the way to bless let led us wait awhile we shall have our spring goodness shall conquer and love be king earla shall grow fair in that sweet lovelight and then shall vanish the gloom of night christ shall come in his power and grace I 1 and those who love him shall see his face no storms shall break on that tranquil day sorrow borrow and sighing shall flee aee away and the heart be at rest in its peaceful home oh come lord jesus quickly come 1 farningham |