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SEEDS OF TRUTH 
 
 Mrs. Alma F. Callkotte 
 
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 THE YEAR 1905, BY AlMA F. CaLLICOTTE, IN TH 
 OFFICE OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CON(4RESS, ^ 
 WASHINGTON, D. C. 
 
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 THE composition of these few poems was 
 suggested to my mind while medita- 
 ting upon the principles taught in the 
 words of our Saviour: "Render unto 
 Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto 
 God the things that are God's." 
 
 May the spirit of the author and the finisher 
 of our faith direct the mind and influence the 
 heart of each reader in such a manner as to 
 awaken a longing desire for the enjoyment of 
 that s\veet freedom which in Christ Jesus 
 alone is found. 
 
 Should this little book prove a means in 
 God's hands of saving one soul, the author will 
 one day thank God that her labor was not in 
 vain. 
 
MRS. ALMA F. CALLICOTTE 
 
SKETCH OF AUTHOR'S LIFE. 
 
 CHAPTER I. 
 Childhood. 
 
 I was born in Butler County, Iowa, March 29, 
 18G3. Three years later my father— J. Brown- 
 purchased a farm five miles south of Hampton 
 City; this I remember as my childhood's home. 
 Here it was that the sunlight of love shed its 
 golden rays over the morning of my life. 
 
 On reaching my fifth summer, manifesting: 
 an unusual interest in books for a child of that 
 age, it was with a mingled feeling of pride and 
 joy that I received the title, schoolgirl. For 
 three years my life was one of pleasure and 
 happiness, almost without alloy; but I was. 
 to early learn that the pleasures of this life 
 are fleeting. At eight years of age my eyes 
 began to trouble me, and two years later I 
 was compelled to give up school on account 
 of the failure of my sight. At fourteen years 
 of age, the last hope of having my vision re- 
 stored being blighted, I entered the college 
 for the education of the blind, at Vinton, Iowa, 
 where in my sixteenth year I lost my sight 
 entirely. 
 
 That my readers may know how the good- 
 ness and mercy of God delivered me, I will 
 relate what occurred one morning in the spring 
 of 1877. Up to this time, I had never looked 
 upon the condition of my eyes as being serious. 
 On this particular day, while standing in the 
 front room doorway, peering out on the fresh 
 verdure, the almost overwhelming thought of 
 
8 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 a future darkness burst upon me. "I will never 
 see the trees again!" I exclaimed. In vain 
 my parents tried to comfort me; father, 
 mother, home; yea, God, Himself, were for a 
 time forgotten. If my memory serves aright 
 the conflict lasted between four and five hours. 
 Having been brought up in the fear and admon- 
 ition of the Lord — self being exhausted — I re- 
 membered God. In my distress I called upon 
 the Lord and he heard me. The battle was 
 fought, the victory won in the name of the 
 Captain of our salvation. I promised my 
 Heavenly Father, if he would be my strength, 
 never to murmur or complain because of my 
 laffliction. No sooner was the burden rolled 
 upon the Burden Bearer than peace, such as 
 this world can never give, took possession of 
 my very being. Pains, which no physician's 
 liniment may reach, are alleviated when we 
 respond to the precious invitation, "Come unto 
 me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and 
 I will give you rest." I will here quote, as a 
 personal testimony, the language of the poet: 
 "No darkness have we who in Jesus abide. 
 
 The light of the world is Jesus; 
 We walk in the light when we follow our guide, 
 
 The light of the world is Jesus." 
 
 One who has learned by sweet experience 
 the meaning of these lines is also ready to 
 extend the invitation: 
 
 "Come to the light, 'Tis shining for thee; 
 Sweetly the light has dawned upon me; • 
 
 Once I was blind, but now I can see, 
 
 The light of the world is Jesus." 
 
 I have given to the public the foregoing in- 
 formation for no other purpose than to testify 
 
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 to the goodness of God, who says to me, just 
 as truly as He said to Paul, "My grace is suf- 
 ficient for thee." 
 
 I would by no means convey the idea that 
 physical darkness is a thing to be desired. 
 Physical blindness is not of itself good. The 
 Bible does not say all things are good; but 
 it does say, "All things work together for good 
 to them that love God." I love my Heavenly 
 Father; and he, according to His promise, is 
 causing my affliction to work for me "A far 
 more exceeding and eternal weight of glory." 
 Eye-sight is a blessing which I fear many do 
 not appreciate as they should. Hoping to bene- 
 fit others, I will state the primary cause of my 
 affliction: In early childhood I was the pos- 
 sessor of unusually strong eyes. When, with 
 my schoolmates, in order to prove my eyes 
 stronger than theirs, I would often look directly 
 at the sun," without shading the eyes. Such 
 practice, together with excessive reading by 
 lamplight, proved fatal. Patents, beware! 
 Children, take warning! Never look directly 
 at the sun, for in so doing you may injure 
 one of Heaven's richest blessings — your eye- 
 sight. Several years were spent in total dark- 
 ness before I ascertained what did the mis- 
 chief. What a loving. Heavenly Father to for- 
 give his wayward children and supply the sun- 
 light of His love. 
 
10 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 SCHOOL DAYS , COME AGAIN. 
 
 CHAPTER II. 
 
 It was about the time of my experience, as 
 recorded in Chapter I, that my father met with 
 financial loss. The old farm passed into other 
 hands; my parents started West for the pur- 
 pose of seeking another home. "Uncle Sam," 
 making the most liberal offer, the sunny plains 
 of Kansas became their place of residence. 
 
 Before leaving Iowa the question concerning 
 my education arose. It was decided that I 
 should enter the Vinton Institute for the blind. 
 The following September every necessary prep- 
 aration for my departure having been made, I 
 said goodbye to loved ones and bid adieu to 
 my childhood's home; my sister, Sadie, ac- 
 companied me on my first trip to Vinton, re- 
 maining there three days, after which I was 
 left alone with strangers. I was delighted with 
 my new school surroundings and associates; 
 of course I had an attack of, not typhoid fever^ 
 but home sickness. This soon wore away, how- 
 ever, and I settled down to my studies, more 
 determined than ever to obtain at least an 
 ordinary education. 
 
 During the four previous years of my life 
 but little advancement was made. School op- 
 portunities were now highly prized and school- 
 days appreciated as never before. I remained 
 at Vinton two years, spending the vacation 
 with a married sister who lived near our old 
 home. While there I composed the following 
 poem and sent it to my relatives: 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 11 
 
 THE OLD HOME. 
 
 On the bank of the creek, that old house still 
 
 stands, 
 Where I lived when in childhood's gay hours, 
 By the meadow and grove where I used to 
 
 rove 
 And gather the beautiful flowers. 
 How happy I was at the close of each day, 
 "When the whippoorwill gaily was singing his 
 
 lay, 
 As the sun disappeared in the far distant west, 
 When the day's work was finished and all were 
 
 at rest. 
 
 I've been thinking tonight of the days that are 
 past. 
 
 When I lived with my father and mother, 
 Not a care did I know, when I used to go 
 
 To school with my sister and brother. 
 But those days are fled, as I before said; 
 
 We are parted, I hope not forever; 
 If on earth we ne'er meet, this thought is so 
 sweet: 
 
 We'll clasp hands beyond death's dark river. 
 
 It is true, my dear sister no more we will meet 
 
 At that house on the farm in old Franklin; 
 For the farm is now sold to some stranger, I'm 
 told. 
 
 And our loved ones live far from dear Hamp- 
 ton, 
 Will such happy days ever be ours again. 
 
 When we can meet father and mother? 
 I sometimes think not, then I say, 'tis my lot 
 
 To have all my earthly joys smother. 
 
12 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 I passed by the house last summer, in June, 
 The cherry and crab-apple trees were in bloom; 
 And birds in the trees, both the robin and wren, 
 Seemed to welcome me back to my old home 
 
 again. 
 I paused in the path leading down to the creek. 
 
 The water still continued to flow 
 Beneath its green banks and over the stones. 
 
 The same as it did in the longtime ago. 
 
 I sigh when I think of the past, but in vain, 
 
 For I cannot recall those days back again; 
 
 Oh, loved ones, where are you? Dear home of 
 
 my youth — 
 Once filled with happiness, goodness, and truth. 
 Must I leave thee behind me and far away 
 
 roam 
 Into some distant country and find a new home? 
 Forever farewell, though it causes deep pain, 
 I never can visit the old home again. 
 
 In the spring of seventy-nine I went from 
 Vinton to the western part of Iowa, where the 
 summer was spent with another sister — Mrs. 
 Stewart, living near Vale in Crawford County. 
 A third sister, who was an invalid, met me 
 there, and we were intending to go together 
 to our new home in Kansas; but she grew 
 suddenly worse and became unable to travel. 
 On June 15 she fell asleep to wake no more 
 until the Resurrection Morn. 
 
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 IN MEMORY OF ELLEN. 
 ELLEN. 
 
 All in the house, except myself, lie sweetly- 
 sleeping; 
 The clock strikes twelve, and breaks the 
 silence of the night; 
 The moon, so softly through my little window 
 peeping. 
 Across the bed reflects its silver light. 
 
 One year ago death claimed a dear one from 
 our number; 
 She passed away while flowers were in 
 bloom; 
 We cannot wake her from that silent, breath- 
 ' less slumber; 
 The green grass now is growing o'er her 
 tomb. 
 
 Again this summer night I seem to hear her 
 singing 
 The songs she used to sing in days of yore; 
 Again I hear my darling sister's clear voice 
 ringing; 
 Oh, Ellen! Shall we never see thee more? 
 
 Sometimes it seems just like a dream of sor- 
 row, 
 
 Which at dawn of day shall all be clear; 
 That we shall wake upon the coming morrow. 
 
 And find our long-lost sister, Ellen, here. 
 
 Would I could deck her grave with choicest 
 flowers, 
 
14 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 And place an immortelle above her head; 
 Would I could spend the solemn Sabbath hours 
 Waiting there beside the silent dead! 
 
 The twining rose-bush I could love and cherish, 
 And watch its blossoms while they were in 
 bloom, 
 Though, like our darling, soon the rose would 
 perish; 
 Its bright leaves wither and decay upon her 
 tomb. 
 
 But, in a little while, we hope to meet thee, 
 When the toilsome journey of this life is 
 o'er. 
 
 Oh, what a happy time in heaven to greet thee 
 At home, beside the river's shining shore! 
 
 Oh, to be there, and share sweet heaven's pleas- 
 
 ures 
 
 A crown to wear, and in our hands a harp! 
 
 Ood will bestow all these unfading treasures; 
 
 Good-bye! 'Tis but a little while we part. 
 
 Early in the fall after our sister's death I 
 journeyed alone from Iowa to Kansas. Be- 
 tween two and three years had elapsed since 
 the separation from my parents. That joyful 
 home greeting I shall never forget, as I recall 
 the happy moment when father lifted me from 
 the carriage. 
 
 I can but think how great will be the joy in 
 Heaven when we meet to part no more. 
 
 During the following winter quite a flock of 
 the "Brown" birds hovered around the parent 
 nest: Two sisters — Sadie and Alta, the young- 
 est of the family; two brothers — C. C. and C. 
 
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 L. Brown, together with my self-enjoyed home 
 hospitality. Nothing has been said of the 
 wide-awake little girl whom I will here intro- 
 duce as Gertrude L. Day, a former schoolmate. 
 Together Gert. and I, while on our way to 
 school, would chase the pretty butterfly, or 
 pluck the fragrant flowers which grew by the 
 wayside; returning home we would walk hand 
 in hand, happy in each others' love, never 
 dreaming what the future had in store. Two 
 years after our separation Gertie was thrown 
 from a horse, receiving an injury which left 
 her a cripple. Soon after my arrival from Iowa 
 to Kansas I received a poem, entitled, "Al and 
 I," with Gertie's name signed. These verses 
 were misplaced and cannot be reproduced. 
 
 GERT. AND I. 
 
 In Answer to ''Al and I." 
 Yes, well do I remember, Gert., 
 
 Those happy days gone by, 
 When hand in hand together, Gert. 
 
 We chased the butterfly. 
 We never dreamed of trouble, Gert, 
 
 While wandering down the lane, 
 I never thought of being blind, 
 
 Or you of being lame. 
 But, oh! the dear old school-house, Gert., 
 
 We ne'er shall meet there more; 
 With books in hand some other band 
 
 Now enters at the door. 
 But let us keep up courage, Gert., 
 
 Let come and go what may; 
 The storm will soon be over, Gert. — 
 
 To fret it will not pay. 
 
IG SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 In the spring of '80 I entered the Wyandotte 
 Institute for the Blind, finishing the course of 
 studies in '85. While at Wyandotte I published 
 m^ first pamphlet, called school poems, a por- 
 tion of each vacation was spent in traveling, 
 selling these poems and giving elocution reci- 
 tals. In this v/ay I became self-supporting. 
 One of our teachers in the Wyandotte school 
 once said to the pupils: "If you could make 
 three wishes and have them come to pass, I 
 know the first wish of every one would be for 
 sight. If I am right, hands up." Every hand 
 was raised but mine. "Alma, what is there in 
 this world you desire more than eyesight?" 
 'T would wish that I might always be happy. 
 I would rather be a happy blind person than to 
 see and be miserable." True hapiDiness de- 
 pends wholly upon spiritual discernment; this 
 being true, physical blindness does not neces- 
 sarily rob one of true happiness. 
 
 The writer speaks from experience. It is 
 a source of satisfaction to know that one, 
 though blind, may be useful and can make a 
 success of life. 
 
 HOMESTEAD LIFE. 
 
 CHAPTER III. 
 
 Father having made final proof on home- 
 stead, sold out, and in the summer of '86 moved 
 from Osborn County to Sheridan County, that 
 I might enter upon a homestead compaign. 
 There, in the land of sod houses and dug-outs, 
 I learned in a measure what pioneer life means. 
 We located seven and one-half miles north of 
 Buffalo Park, our nearest postoffice. Many 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 17 
 
 times Alta and I have walked to and from the 
 Park in one day. I continued my elocution 
 practice, remaining at home a sufficient length 
 of time to meet the requirements of the home- 
 stead law. I would then travel from place to 
 place, sometimes reciting alone and again 
 tra'ning the children of the town in songs and 
 recitations that they might assist in my work. 
 
 Though no fortune was accumulated, these 
 efforts did not result in financial failure. One 
 by one each member of the Brown family chose 
 life companions and other homes were formed. 
 When G. W. Brooks, of Plamville, took Alta 
 from our midst I was the only child remaining 
 at home. One evening, late in the fall, father 
 and I went to spend an hour with a neighbor's 
 family three-quarters of a mile away. We had 
 been there but a few moments when father 
 said: "Daughter, we had better start home at 
 once. The clouds indicate an approaching 
 storm." We had gone but a short distance 
 when a piercing north wind struck us full in 
 the face. For some time we hastened on in 
 silence, then father spoke: "We ought to be 
 nearing home; the moon is barely visible; 
 the clouds are thickening fast. I am afraid I 
 shall not be able to find the way." "Let us 
 return," I replied. "Child, we are lost; I could 
 no more find our way back than I could go 
 home. The only thing now is to keep moving 
 moderately so as not to wear out. Should our 
 strength become exhausted we are sure to per- 
 ish." "Father, I wish we were with mother or 
 she with us; how dreadful for her to be left 
 alone." "I am all but distracted," faltered the 
 
18 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 kind old man. These words seemed to arouse 
 every spark of energy within me; courage on 
 my part may save father's life, and so I asked 
 in a cheerful voice: "Where is the moon?" 
 "Over yonder, but it should be over there," he 
 answered, raising my hand to indicate the 
 direction. "Father, the moon is all right; let 
 us turn, though we do have to face the wind, 
 and go toward home." Turning, we moved 
 along slowly at first, but soon father said: "I 
 see a light ahead, though it may be miles 
 away. It is our only chance." "Father, keep 
 your eye on the light and walk fast before it 
 disappears." 
 
 We did not think of saving strength, but rushed 
 ahead with all possible speed. At length, father 
 said: "We can reach the house in safety. I 
 wonder who lives here? Surely I have never 
 seen this place before." As we approached the 
 door he paused. "Well, child, how bewildered 
 I have been. It is our own little home!" When 
 we told mother what had happened she sank 
 down in a chair, saying: "I am afraid that 
 some of us will yet perish on these prairies." 
 
 That one word "lost" is freightened with ter- 
 rifying thoughts. 
 
 God grant that I may never again be lost in 
 time or to eternity. If we keep the eye of 
 faith steadfast on the light of the world Christ 
 Jesus, we shall reach our Father's house in 
 safety, though the storms of life are raging 
 sore. 
 
 Notwithstanding the inconvenient features 
 and many hardships of a newly-settled country 
 my home in the antelope region was far more 
 charming than city life. People frequen-tly 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 19 
 
 speak of the cold, bleak winds that sweep over 
 the uninviting plains of Kansas; others dwell 
 upon the hot waves whxh burn the blades of 
 corn into a crisp. I have experienced both, but 
 can truly say the Kansas plains are not only 
 inviting but also productive of good. True, 
 some have gone to Western Kansas and lost 
 everything they possessed. I really believe 
 they would have lost thir patience, but they 
 had none to loose. Again, there are men who 
 have made a fortune in that country. 
 
 In July, '91. I proved up on my homestead; 
 fatlier's death cccurr ng on the 12th day of 
 the saniG r.ionth and two weeks before. Eighty 
 acres of the land I deeded to mother, for she 
 and father bad shared their all with me. After 
 father's death mother went to make her home 
 with Mrs. Stewart, who was then living in 
 Colorado City. Had I been left alone to meet 
 the stern realities of life, the future would 
 have been indeed a lonely road, but Chapter IV 
 v.'!]l show that such was not to be. 
 
20 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 FURTHER WEST. 
 
 CHAPTER IV. 
 
 May 23, 1890, I was married to F. M. Calli- 
 cotte, of Carneiro, Kansas. Mr. Callxotte was 
 of Indiana birth, and when twelve years old 
 he emigrated with his parents to Page County, 
 Iowa. August 10, 18G1, he enlisted in the army, 
 serving as one of the "boys in blue" four years. 
 On the 3rd of July, 18G3, Generals Grant and 
 Pemberton met under the shade of an oak 
 tree to arrange terms for the surrender of 
 Vicksburg. Though not recorded in history 
 this entire tree was taken by our Union soldier 
 boys, who, with their pocket knives, carved 
 many kinds of keepsakes. Mr. Callicotte's 
 memento was a ring, of which I will speak 
 later on. 
 
 At the close of the war he was married to 
 Miss Harriet Elizabeth Philpot, of Hawleyvlle, 
 Iowa. August IG, 1884, his wife died and he 
 was left with seven children, four of which 
 were dependent upon him for support. The 
 three older children were able to assist their 
 father in bearing the responsibilities of home. 
 He kept the family together until one by one 
 they chose to go for themselves. When we 
 were contemplating marriage Mr. Callicotte 
 said to me one day: "You need a companion — 
 one that you can lean upon — and I need words 
 of comfort and encouragement, just such as I 
 feel sure you can give. All I have to offer is 
 a willing heart to share life's joys and sorrows 
 with you." "Frank," I ansv/ered, "you surely 
 know the responsib'lities of married life. You 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 21 
 
 are not going into this blind, if I am. Firmly 
 believing we can live happily together I ac- 
 cept your offer." More than thirteen years 
 have passed since this conversation took place; 
 but all I ask is that I may journey on to the 
 end of time with the one I love. 
 
 THE CHERISHED RING. 
 
 'Tis not a costly diamond band 
 Which simply ornaments the hand 
 
 Of worldly pride 
 
 Of wealth and vanity. 
 F. M. presented it to me — 
 This cherished ring of sixty-three; 
 
 How sv/ift we glide 
 
 Adown the stream of time. 
 The sturdy oak from vv^hence it come 
 Bequeathed to it a v/orld-w'de fame; 
 
 We'll ne'er forget 
 
 The grand, majestic oak. 
 No sentimental romance lies 
 Within the circle of this prize; 
 
 Behold! 'tis set 
 
 With pr.ecious gems of thought. 
 Terms of surrender once were made 
 Beneath that oak tree's lending shade; 
 
 Hail, forest king! 
 
 In memory ever dwell! 
 Brave soldiers clad in army blue 
 Then did what modern people do — 
 Secured a souvenir, you see, 
 Trunk roots and branches of that tree 
 Were taken by our Union boys 
 And fashioned into curious toys 
 
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 And future watcli-fob charms. 
 From thence this ring derived its b'rth — 
 Material of little worth, 
 But valued more than jewels rare, 
 Euch as our sons and daughters wear, 
 
 These costly ornaments. 
 Vicksburg surrendered- July 4; 
 To veterans grey there's nothing more 
 
 Need's to be said. 
 They bear in mind the honored name 
 Of U. S. Grant — how smoke and flame, 
 
 Powder and lead 
 
 Proclaimed the battle on. 
 , Not for the acorn oak they fought, 
 Vicksburg to gain they daily sought — 
 
 Held by the rebel foe. 
 Today these veteran men recall 
 The carbine and the musket ball 
 
 Of long ago. 
 Yes, comrades, let the memory fly 
 On wings of time — the day's gone by; 
 But deeper thoughts more sacred far 
 Than weapons of a carnal war 
 
 Should fill the heart. 
 Fight the good fight and let it be 
 From sin to set each captive free — 
 
 And love impart. 
 
 We soon disposed of our Kansas home, pre- 
 ferring to locate in Colorado. December 28, 
 ^^2, a baby girl came to our home. Our little 
 daughter, who will soon be twelve years old, 
 is more to us than her name Halo implies. 
 A second blessing was realized on March 25, 
 1900, by the arrival of a baby boy. Ball and 
 strings, hammer and nails, together with chairs 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 23 
 
 converted into horses, are coiistr-iit reminders 
 that Paul is no girl. The question is often 
 asked: "Mrs. Callicotte, how can you get along 
 with your children?" How could I get along 
 without thexn? would be a much harder ques- 
 tion to answer. Two eyes blue and two eyes 
 brown on the constant lookout for mamma's 
 welfare is somethng that only a parent with- 
 out eyes can fully appreciate. 
 
 PAUL MARION CALLICOTTE 
 
24 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 I am becoming familiar with a catalogue of 
 questions often presented in our canvassing 
 work, and will here endeavor to give a satis- 
 factory answer to each one of them. Quetions 
 one and two: The cause and duration of my 
 affliction has been fully set forth in the fore- 
 going pages of this book. Questions three and 
 four: Is this your husband? Why cannot he 
 support you? He can and has. I would not 
 canvass from house to house with a man whose 
 fidelity had not been tested by years of willing 
 toil. No woman of merit can sit in idleness 
 and be content; health and happiness are at 
 stake. The only thng that can save her from 
 becoming a miserable dispeptic is every-day 
 activity, mixed with fresh air and sunshine. 
 A do-nothing life began to tell on me. Oh, that 
 I might once again be useful! Prior to my 
 marriage I had never learned to do housework; 
 my husband said: "You need not begin it 
 now." But something must take the place of 
 nothing. Fancy work had ever been distaste- 
 ful, besides it did not give the needed exercise; 
 therefore, little by little I learned to busy my- 
 self about the house. Indoor work was far 
 better than idleness; but I longed for out- 
 door exercise. I had composed quite a number 
 of new poems. These, with a brief sketch of 
 my life, were prepared for publication. In the 
 winter of '90 my second book, "Seeds of Truth," 
 was published. In the spring I asked Mr. Calli- 
 cotte to spend the summer canvassing with me 
 in the mountains. Halo was then four years 
 old. In a few years we desired to put her in 
 school, which would necessitate my staying 
 at home. Mr. Callicotte consented to go with 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 25 
 
 me and scatter "Seeds of Truth." Many times 
 we met with those who looked upon him as 
 being a worthless fellow, unwilling to work, 
 leading me around that I might make the liv- 
 ing. When an explanation was given the ma- 
 jority viewed our work in its true light. Thus 
 "Seeds of Truth" were day after day falling 
 upon fertile soil, and will, I trust, bring forth 
 an abundant harvest. March 3, 1897, my 
 mother fell asleep in Jesus, after a long ill- 
 ness and many weeks of suffering. The last 
 three years of her life were spent with Mrs. 
 Brooks, of Fort Collins, Colo. The summer of 
 Halo's sixth birthday she and I canvassed in 
 Loveland, Colo., Mr. Callicotte working on a 
 farm seven miles from town. In October we 
 moved to Fort Collins, where we started Halo 
 to school. In three years she had reached the 
 iifth grade, but being of a nervious tempera- 
 ment it was thought best to let her rest a year 
 or two. Last August my husband for the sec- 
 ond time left farm work and again we entered 
 the canvassing field together. This little vol- 
 ume, "Seeds of Truth," revised and enlarged, 
 has its mission. That God will bless the truths 
 contained herein, to the salvation of many, is 
 our prayer. 
 
 Mrs. Alma F. Brown Callicotte. 
 
26 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TO 
 MEN. 
 
 Time — "There is a land of pure delight."" 
 
 The Angel of the Lord appeared 
 
 To Shepherds on the plain, 
 "Announce the birth of Christ the Lord!" 
 
 List to the sweet refrain! 
 Glory to God! A Saviour born! 
 
 Right doing to fulfill: 
 Yes, peace on earth, the Angels sing, 
 
 And unto men Good-Will. 
 
 When Christ was born the Wise Men came- 
 
 Those Wise Men from afar: 
 They studied well the prophecies — 
 
 Were guided by a star. 
 Thus, full of faith, they journeyed on — 
 
 Those humble men of old: 
 They found the Babe in Bethlehem: 
 
 Presented gifts of gold. 
 
 He lived a holy, sinless life. 
 
 That Child of Galilee; 
 A conqueror through faith in God 
 
 To ransom you and me. 
 "I go away — but come again," 
 
 His promises are true; 
 He comes in righteousness to reign 
 
 When all things are made new. 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 27 
 
 LIFE'S BREAD AND WATER. 
 
 Tune — "Stand up, stand up, for Jesus." 
 
 Forth from the Father's presence, 
 
 The Scriptures to unfold. 
 Came Christ, the world's Redeemer, 
 
 By prophecies foretold. 
 Our body is the temple 
 
 Where Jesus loves to dwell: 
 Arise, and bid Him enter — 
 
 He doeth all things well. 
 
 To heal the broken-hearted. 
 
 The Son, annointed, came — 
 Deliverance to the captives — 
 
 To preach in Jesus' name. 
 The blind in Christ believing 
 
 Their sight restored shall be: 
 To all who seek the Saviour 
 
 He g'-ves sweet liberty. 
 
 The bread of life from Heaven 
 
 Is sent to all below: 
 Forevery one that thirsteth 
 
 Life's waters freely flow. 
 This bread and water given 
 
 From Heaven's gracious store. 
 Shall satisfy your hunger 
 
 And ye shall thirst no more. 
 
28 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 GOD'S TRUTH IS MARCHING ON. 
 
 Tune — "John Brown's body." 
 
 The Saviour in the wilderness did battle for 
 
 the right, 
 When the tempter came before Him as an 
 
 Angel of the light, 
 But he yielded not to Satan on the point of 
 
 appetite — 
 
 God's truth will never fail. 
 
 Chorus — 
 
 Grlory, glory, hallelujah; 
 Glory, glory, hallelujah; 
 Glory, glory, hallelujah; 
 
 God's truth is marching on. 
 
 "If thou be the son of God command these 
 
 stones be bread!" 
 When the Son of Man did hunger this to Him 
 
 the tempter said. 
 The Saviour trusted not to self but with His 
 
 Father plead — 
 
 God's truth will never fail. 
 
 Chorus — 
 
 When the enemy surrounds us we may con- 
 quer every sin. 
 
 In the strength of our Redeemer if we'll only 
 trust in Him. 
 
 He met the foe upon the field — the victory 
 did win — 
 
 God's truth will never fail. 
 
 Chorus — 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 2» 
 
 THE BEST OF FOOD. 
 
 Tune — "He Loves Me, Too." 
 
 I'm going to sing a little song 
 
 Of what is good to eat; 
 'Tis different kinds of grains and nuts, 
 
 And fruits with juices sweet. 
 I am a vegetarian — 
 
 My fortune is good health — 
 I'm sure I would not give it up 
 
 For all your golden wealth. 
 
 CHORUS. 
 
 Yes, fruits and grains and nuts for me. 
 They are the best of food; 
 
 The Father did create them all good! 
 And then pronounced them good! 
 
 I love to see the little lamb 
 
 And playful bossy calf; 
 They look at me so cunningly 
 
 I almost think they laugh. 
 How sad to say, when they are grown. 
 
 Men drive them to the shop. 
 Where they are slain and sold for meat- 
 Called beef and mutton-chop. 
 
 My heart is gay, my work is light. 
 
 My play, I, too, enjoy; 
 Fruits, grains and nuts I recommend 
 
 , For every girl and boy. 
 We'll eat the apple, oranges. 
 
 The plum and juicy pear; 
 Peaches and grapes v/:th grains and nuts. 
 
 A wholesome bill of fare. 
 
■40 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 WHAT SHALL WE DRINK? 
 
 Tune — "Marching through Georgia." 
 
 Water, pure, our drink shall be, we are a tem- 
 perance band — 
 
 Voices shall unite as one and echo through the 
 land. 
 
 We'll sign the pledge and wear the badge — for 
 temperance take a stand — 
 
 While we go marching to Zion. 
 
 Chorus — 
 
 Hurrah, hurrah, we'll drink the water pure — 
 
 Good health, good health we know it will se- 
 cure — 
 
 Then heat or cold, let come what will, we're 
 ready to endure — 
 
 While we go marching to Zion. 
 
 Many children in their homes with hearts so 
 light and free, 
 
 Oft are turned from virtue's path by just one 
 cup of tea. 
 
 Refuse it firmly, girls and boys, wherever you 
 may be, 
 
 While we go marching to Zion. 
 
 Chorus — 
 
 Coffee is a poison, too. when tempted, answer 
 "No," 
 
 Habits formed in early life are sure to stronger 
 grow. 
 
 Then let the coffee cup alone — consider it a 
 foe — 
 
 While we go marching to Zion. 
 
 Chorus — 
 
 Cherry wine a rosy red may sparkle in the 
 light, 
 
 Promptly turn from such away — the end there- 
 of is night. 
 
 L.et not the soul a slave become — stand nobly 
 for the right — 
 
 While we go marching to Zion. 
 
 Chorus — 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 31 
 
 CHILDREN, COME TO JESUS. 
 
 I am a very little maiden, 
 
 But the little children, Jesus said, 
 May come unto him and He will bless them 
 
 Place his hand upon each head. 
 
 Chorus- 
 
 Come to Jesus, little children, 
 He will never bid a child depart. 
 
 He will take us in His arms and bless us 
 Fill with love and joy each heart. 
 
 I am like a little tender rosebud— 
 But you know each flower grows: 
 
 Thus the minds of children will develop 
 As his love our Saviour shows. 
 
 Chorus- 
 
 Earthly parents love their little children- 
 Jesus' love is greater worth — 
 
 It is flowing for his own in Heaven, 
 And extends to all on earth. 
 
 Chorus- 
 
32 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 GOD'S V/ORD MAY GUIDE. 
 
 No creeds, no disciplines propel 
 
 A living faith, this message swell; 
 
 The law of liberty is giv'n 
 
 To guide the wanderer's feet to heav'n. 
 
 Hearers and doers here below 
 
 Shall all its strength and beauty know; 
 
 No creed, no creed, except God's word 
 
 Religious Kberty preferred. 
 
 "Come unto Me, I am the way, 
 
 The lamp that lighteth unto day; 
 
 An invitation rich and true 
 
 I freely offer unto you;" 
 
 Thus pleads the Saviour: "Sinner, come, 
 
 Believe, receive; I'll guide thee home; 
 
 Tread not thy wand'ring, wayward path — 
 
 I'll intercede in thy behalf." 
 
 When I resolved Christ's call to heed, 
 
 I thought, no discipline, no creed, 
 
 Shall lead me through this world of strife; 
 
 God's word shall be my guide through life; 
 
 Within His church my home shall be 
 
 Through ages of eternity; 
 
 This song of praise shall ever swell — 
 
 He ransomed me from sin. and hell. 
 
 Thus in the name of Christ our Lord, 
 According to His Holy Word, 
 I was baptized — an outward sign 
 Of God's love in this heart of mine. 
 That I may glorify His name 
 Who on the cross was put to shame. 
 And all the sins of men did bear; 
 This is my earnest daily prayer. 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 Spirit of truth, oh. life divine, 
 May all thy promises be mine; 
 May living faith in me abide. 
 And God's word ever be thy guide; 
 Then all the snares in vain shall be 
 To lead me, Father, far from Thee. 
 For nothing can Thy promise break- 
 Keep me, I ask, for Jesus' sake. 
 
 THE CREATION. 
 
 The glories of creation. 
 
 So wonderfully great. 
 Speak of a lov'ng Father 
 
 Who did all things create; 
 He breathed upon the waters. 
 
 He spake and there was light, 
 He measured out the darkness, 
 
 Called forth the day and night. 
 
 The firmanent created, 
 
 He formed the land and seas; 
 Grass and herbs sprang into life 
 
 And fruit-producing trees ; 
 Sun, moon and stars appearing. 
 
 Afforded earth her light, — 
 The greater ruled by day, 
 
 The lesser ruled by night. 
 
 Creeping things throughout the land. 
 
 The cattle, beast and bird 
 Lived, moved, and were created 
 
 By power of God's word. 
 When all these things were finished 
 
 According to His plan, 
 In the image of His Son 
 
 The Lord created man. 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 And placed him in the garden 
 
 'Mid fruits and blossoms rare, 
 Made woman for his help-meet — 
 
 They were a sinless pair. 
 The six days' work was ended, 
 
 The seventh day, God blessed. 
 And sanctified His Sabbath. 
 
 Therein is holy rest. 
 
 Remember thou the Sabbath, 
 
 And it shall ever bring 
 Thoughts of creative power 
 
 And Christ your coming King. 
 Now let creation's antiiem 
 
 From every tongue be heard; 
 All things the Father did create 
 
 And keeps them by His word. 
 
 GOD'S MEMORIAL OF CREATION. 
 
 The fourth commandment — few can tell 
 Just how it reads, — ring out a bell; .- 
 The seventh day, God's day of rest. 
 Our Lord did sanctify and bless; 
 In heaven-born beauty let it shine. 
 An emblem of His power divine; 
 Memorial of creation's day 
 To all who will His law obey. 
 
 Thy Kingdom come; then all shall dwell 
 Safe, safe at home, — still chimes the bell; 
 In triumph, Christ in glory come. 
 And let the Father's will be done, — 
 Blot out all sin, yea, end all strife; 
 Give to the pure eternal life. 
 Redemption's song shall swell, shall swell, 
 When in the earth, made new, we dwell. 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 35 
 
 Was it the music of the bell 
 
 While ringing did this precept tell- 
 
 Or does the Father to us say: 
 
 "The Sabbath is the seventh day-" 
 
 Full well we know these words were given 
 
 By one who made the earth and heaven; 
 
 The Sabbath comes a heavenly dower — 
 
 Memorial of creative power. 
 
 Then, if you v/ould Christ's kingdom share, 
 
 Remember the disciple's prayer 
 
 That all the precepts of God's will, 
 
 The Saviour may in you fulfill. 
 
 We are not duty bound to feast 
 
 Upon the words of pope or priest; — 
 
 The fourth commandment does not say 
 
 That Sunday is the Sabbath day. 
 
 A NEW HOiYIE. 
 
 Many years have passed in sailing 
 
 Through life's ocean's playful foam; 
 Still the memory wanders backward 
 
 To my childhood's happy home; 
 But the heart has ceased to sorrow 
 
 For those scenes in days of yore; 
 Now the eye of faith beholdeth, 
 
 Richer treasures on before. 
 
 Every present moment bringeth 
 
 Duties pleasant to perform; 
 Thus with thankful heart I labor 
 
 Fearing not the threatening storm. 
 Though the cloud of persecution 
 
 To my vision now appears, 
 I shall reach that promised haven 
 
 Lasting a-5 eternal years. 
 
36 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 Here is no abiding city; 
 
 But I look for one to come; 
 And I praise the Heavenly Father 
 
 For that promised future home. 
 Here from place to place I wander, 
 
 As life's voyage I pursue; 
 But my bark shall reach the harbor. 
 
 In the glorious earth made new. 
 
 I rejoce in tribulation, 
 
 Trusting in the Holy Word; 
 Thanks to God, who alv/ays causeth 
 
 Me to triumph in the Lord. 
 Soon these light afflictions ended, 
 
 We shall meet no more to roam, 
 There to praise our dear Redeemer, 
 
 In our happy Eden home. 
 
 When the Tree of Life is given, 
 
 Where the living waters gleam, 
 I shall taste its fruits delicous, 
 
 Drink of that life-giving stream; 
 Though sweet childhood's home is cher- 
 ished, 
 
 Yet the present moments bring 
 Joys surpassing bygone hours, 
 
 As of future bliss I sing. 
 
 Thus the past, the present, future 
 
 Linked together all the way, 
 Brighter grows the Christian's pathway, 
 
 E'en unto the perfect day. 
 Peace and joy lend consolation. 
 
 Faith and hope bring perfect bliss; 
 In life's loom each pilgrim weaving 
 
 Robes of Jesus' righteousness. 
 
I 
 
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 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 37 \ 
 
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 Now from glory unto glory, I 
 
 And from faith to faith we go, j 
 
 Adding courage, knowledge, wisdom, ! 
 
 While in grace we daily grow. ; 
 
 When the sowing and the reaping ; 
 
 Of this transient life are past, i 
 
 We shall with the dear Redeemer \ 
 
 Reach our heavenly home at last. ■ 
 
 Let the living Word renew us. 
 
 Comfort, strengthen every day, . I 
 
 When the Lord to earth returning, ] 
 Former things shall pass away; 
 
 Praise His name! Yes, sing hosanna! '■ 
 
 We shall enter heaven's dome. 
 Sons of God, heirs of the kingddfn — 
 
 Ah, the glories of that home! 
 
 EARTH'S GREATEST HERO. 
 
 Listen, my children, and you shall hear 
 Of a wonderful rider — not Paul Revere — 
 Who mounted his steed to sound forth an 
 
 alarm. 
 While hastening onward past village and farm. 
 No; 'f-s a rider seeking not worldly fame. 
 Though of rdyal descent — Christ Jesus, by 
 name. 
 
 Gentle, serene this h^ro, amd pure, 
 His enemies' safety rode he to secure; 
 Wonderful rider on a colt, thus we read. 
 Noted not for beauty nor swiftness of speed; 
 Thus into Jerusalem, humble and meek, 
 Christ journeyed one day our redemption to 
 seek. 
 
38 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 Onward he rode; hosannas were sung, 
 
 And over his pathway, palm branches were 
 
 flung ; 
 A cross there awaited, not worldly renown; 
 Though King of that nation they thought him 
 
 to crown, 
 The just for the unjust himself freely gave, 
 To purchase our pardon — redeem from the 
 
 grave. 
 
 "Blessed is He who cometh," they cry, 
 
 "In the name of the Lord!" — but Jesus must 
 
 die; 
 The plan of redemption was centered in Him; 
 He was the Redeemer from sorrow and sin. 
 No rider was ever so valiant and brave 
 As He, meek and lowly, almighty to save. 
 
 We sing the praises of Paul Revere, 
 And of Sheridan's ride we so often hear; 
 On such heroes depended our nation's weal; 
 We remember the ride of Jennie McNiel, 
 Their bravery exalted o'er land and o'er sea; 
 But where is the hero of blue Galilee? 
 
 Listen, children, the story is true; 
 Though often repeated, it ever seems new; 
 His ride to the city accomplished at length, 
 In the garden alone, Christ pleaded for 
 
 strength; 
 All those who were with Him had fallen asleep, 
 Unable with Jesus that sad watch to keep. 
 
 Wonderful love! again we repeat, 
 How cruel nails pierced both his hands and 
 his feet; 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 39 
 
 'Midst thunders and lightnings, midst darkness 
 
 and gloom, 
 He gave up his life; when in Joseph's new 
 
 tomb 
 They laid him away, each bright prospect had 
 
 fled; 
 What more could they hope for? their Master 
 
 was dead. 
 Must the grave bury every fond thought 
 That message from heaven by angels had 
 
 wrought? 
 No Saviour from sorrow, no power to keep, 
 Is death a grim monster, an eternal sleep, 
 This Galilee Hero a mere lump of clay. 
 And would lay down his life to mold and de- 
 cay? 
 
 Most cheering thought! We know it is said 
 In the Word of the Lord, Christ rose from the 
 
 dead; 
 And all shall come forth from the land and the 
 
 sea; 
 The grave cannot triumph — our Lord has the 
 
 key. 
 He said when on earth with the children of 
 
 men, 
 "I go to my Father, but will come again." 
 
 Listen, my children, to what I say: — 
 
 Beware of the perils impending today; 
 
 Men's hearts, once courageous, are quaking 
 
 with fear; 
 Our nation is ruined; who'll save — Paul Re- 
 vere? 
 Ah, no; 'tis this rider; He's coming again 
 In bright clouds of heaven — Hosanna! Amen! 
 
40 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 Though Freedom's flag continues to wave, 
 No political this nation can save; 
 Her liberty sleeps to awake never more — 
 Her prosperous days of rejoicing are o'er. 
 JVIen cry — "Peace and safety;" destruction is 
 
 sure; 
 Seek refuge in Jesus — your freedom secure. 
 
 Kingdoms of earth are passing away 
 
 Swift as the moments of a bright summer's 
 
 day. 
 "My kingdom." said Jesus, "is not of this 
 
 world;" 
 A banner of loyalty now is unfurled, 
 The Sabbath of rest is forever a sign , 
 Of the true Sanctifier and knowledge divine. 
 
 Tyrannical laws, human-made creeds, 
 Are not what a country of righteousness needs. 
 No one representing the kingdom of light 
 The laws will employ of the kingdoms of night, 
 Enforcing religion men's conscience to kill. 
 Christ pleads with the sinner: "Come, all ye 
 who will." 
 
 God so loved the world, after the fall 
 He sent the Redeemer a Saviour for all; 
 What a gift from the Father! Let us rejoice 
 And as free moral agents, make our own choice. 
 The Son of Jehovah will ever refrain 
 Laying hold on earth's powers, subjects to 
 gain. 
 
 Christ comes, but not this nation to save; 
 The flag of His kingdom will float o'er its 
 
 grave ; 
 The powers of darkness shall crumble and fall 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 41 
 
 When the light of God's splendor beams down 
 
 upon all; 
 The dead shall arise from the cold, silent 
 
 tomb. 
 The beautiful Rose of fair Sharon shall bloom. 
 
 The earth in her beauty the Lord shall restore, 
 And loved ones shall meet there to part never- 
 more; 
 Through years of eternity, praises we'll sing 
 To earth's greatest Hero — our Heavenly King; 
 Such a message of love the angels did bear 
 And all who receive it, Christ's glory may 
 share. 
 
 MOTHER NATURE. 
 
 Mother Nature, in the springtime, 
 
 Dons her dress of green, 
 Never dreary, looks so cheery, 
 
 Let us crown her queen. 
 Flowers nodding to the breezes — 
 
 Beautiful their bloom, 
 ■Gladness lending, ever sending 
 
 Forth a sweet perfume. 
 
 Mother Nature, fond of music. 
 
 In the month of May 
 One grand chorus bursts before us — 
 
 Nature's orchestra. 
 In her quaint but handsome parlors 
 
 Children love to meet. 
 She invites them and delights them 
 
 With this music sweet. 
 
42 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 Mother Nature loves her children, 
 
 Freely she will give 
 Foods delicious and nutritious — 
 
 That they all may live. 
 In the sowing time fair Nature 
 
 Covers o'er the seeds. 
 Never shirking, always working 
 
 For our future needs. 
 
 Heat and moisture are provided 
 
 Soon the seeds take root; 
 With the sprouting there's no doubting 
 
 Man shall gather fruit. 
 Loving, kind is Mother Nature, 
 
 Causing seeds to grow — 
 Still befriending, ever sending 
 
 Food to friend and foe. 
 
 Bottled sunshine in the apple 
 
 Snugly tucked away — 
 What a planning! Nature's canning 
 
 For a winter's day. 
 Air and sunshine work together 
 
 In the grape, the pear; 
 Oh, what favor — rich their flavor — 
 
 Everyone may share. 
 Mother Nature, ever active, 
 
 Would a lesson teach: 
 Wisdom showing in the growing 
 
 Of the juicy peach. 
 Shall we not united labor 
 
 In one common cause? 
 Not forsaking, advocating 
 
 Mother Nature's laws? 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 LUCIFER. 
 
 Lucifer, son of the morning, 
 
 First cover. ng cherub above, 
 Honored of God next to Jesus, 
 
 Possessor of infinite love; 
 Created an upright being, 
 
 God's throne and its raptures to share, 
 Highest in power and glory. 
 
 Of all the inhabitants there. 
 
 Perfect in beauty; in wisdom 
 
 Excelling the angels of light, 
 Heaven rejoiced in thy presence — 
 
 A creature so lovely and bright; 
 There with the Eternal in heaven. 
 
 With blessings surpassing our dreams, 
 Glory enshrouding the Father 
 
 Reflected on thee golden beams. 
 
 Once in the Garden of Eden 
 
 Thy beauty and comeliness shone, 
 And unto thee a covering 
 
 Became each rare and precious stone. 
 Upon the holy mount of God 
 
 So often there a welconmed guest, 
 'Midst stones of fire, up and down 
 
 Thy feet have trod — Jehovah blest. 
 
 Lucifer, son of the morning, 
 
 Thy ways were all perfect and free 
 Erom the day thou v/ast created 
 
 'Till sin was discovered in thee. 
 Brightness corrupted thy wisdom. 
 
 Rare beauty uplifted thine heart. 
 Covering cherub, what folly 
 
 From virtue and truth to depart. 
 
44 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 Envy arose in thy bosom 
 
 With evil desire to reign; 
 Thus sprang up discord in heaven, 
 
 Resulting in eternal shame. 
 I will ascend into heaven, 
 
 My throne high exalted shall be 
 Above the stars of Jehovah, 
 
 His subjects shall bow down to me. 
 
 Such vv^ere thoughts Lucifer cherished, 
 
 And forth from the throne he did go. 
 To walk with angelic beings, 
 
 The seeds of contention to sow. 
 His holy office forgotten 
 
 As prince of the angels above. 
 Where heaven's intelligents worship 
 
 The Father of Infinite Love. 
 
 Calling the Father a tyrant. 
 
 Selfish, exacting, and stern, 
 Unyielding, entreating the angels 
 
 Such love, all pretention, to spurn. 
 Legions of angels receiving 
 
 The words of deception and wrong. 
 Joined the rebellion, deserting 
 
 The holy, the unselfish throng. 
 
 Why did not the Father destroy 
 
 This great instogator of woe, 
 Nipping in bud the rebellion 
 
 E're earth with her sins did o'erflow? 
 To some this question unanswered, 
 
 A seeming injustice doth rest. 
 Reader, consider one moment 
 
 The right of continued contest. 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 45 i 
 
 ■1 
 
 Beginning, the arch deceiver { 
 
 Who wiser than Daniel of old, j 
 
 Pronounced the Father a tyrant — 1 
 
 Time would this injustice unfold. ^ 
 
 Charges against the Eternal ^ 
 
 Would have been established by proof, j 
 
 If God at the first had destroyed | 
 
 This great adversary of truth. .? 
 
 Thus opened a controversy — i 
 
 Gross darkness arrayed against light, j 
 
 Christ teach ng by perfect example, :; 
 
 God's law dealing justice is right. ] 
 
 Pure righteousness the lav^^ proclaims, 1 
 
 God's loving character makes known. j 
 Justice and mercy it maintains 
 
 Forever on Jehovah's throne. ■ 
 
 Just here the controversy lies; [ 
 
 For Satan would the law efface, ; 
 And all mankind would fain deprive 
 
 Of heaven's gift — the Lord's free grace. 
 
 But Michael and his angels fought ; 
 
 And overcame this artful foe 
 
 Who with his angels ever sought ] 
 
 The law of God to overthrow. j 
 
 i 
 
 Therefore, ye heavens, now rejoice, i 
 
 Likewise all ye who in them dwell; ,i 
 
 The angels who God's law transgressed ] 
 
 With Lucifer from heaven fell. I 
 Think not the prophets and the law 
 
 Christ would destroy. Did not he say, , 
 "Fear God, and His commandments keep — 
 
 My owrds shall never pass away?" 
 
46 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 Now all unlike his former state, 
 
 Where love and purity were found, 
 Is Satan's present dwelling place — 
 
 He wanders o'er nuhallowed ground. 
 Woe to inhabitants of earth! 
 
 For, knowing that his time is short. 
 As roaring lions seek their prey, 
 
 The devil seeks God's plan to thwart. 
 
 Deception, flattery were spent 
 
 Upon the woman — sad her fate! 
 When, reaching forth her hand, she took 
 
 Forbidden fruit and boldly ate, 
 A flood of evil overspread 
 
 The earth where once, sin all unknown, 
 A robe of glory could be seen 
 
 Reflected from the Father's throne. 
 
 Wars, pestilence, and famine mark 
 
 The path of Lucifer's career, 
 Pain, sorrow, anguish fill the heart, 
 
 The world is cold and dark and drear. 
 Sin, the transgression of the law, 
 
 Sends forth a sickly poison breath. 
 Nipping the buds of purity — 
 
 The wages of all sin is death. 
 
 To those who would God's children be, 
 
 Temptation Satan offers each. 
 Gird up the loins of your mind. 
 
 The Father's ten commandments teach. 
 Ne'er shall the controversy end 
 
 Till that appointed day appears. 
 When Christ Emmanuel shall come 
 
 To banish earthly doubts and fears. 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 47 
 
 Bathed in the waves of perfect bliss, 
 
 God's children who have kept His law, 
 Triumphant, on the. sea of glass, 
 
 Shall stand, as John in vision saw. 
 No more a sin-cursed earth shall groan, 
 
 No more the saints shall be annoyed, 
 When Jesus comes to claim his own. 
 
 And the destroyer is destroyed. 
 
 A RECIPE FOR LIFE. 
 
 PART I. 
 A Fruitful Visit. 
 
 "Good morning, sir; whence comest thou? 
 
 And what thy mission, pray? 
 We have no roasted turkey here, 
 
 On this Thanksgiving Day. 
 You came by invitation, eh? 
 
 A slight mistake, I see, 
 No written invitation card 
 
 Was sent to you from me. 
 A friend of mine requested you? 
 
 When did he bid you come 
 And introduce yourself to me. 
 
 In this my humble home? 
 
 "Well, well, 'tis strange, to say the least; 
 
 But, coming with a smile. 
 Your cheerful ways an entrance gain. 
 
 Sit down and chat awhile. 
 Such peaceful features, calm and bright. 
 
 With cheeks of rosy hue: 
 Methinks 'tis heaven's blessing sent. 
 
 I all but envy you. 
 With aching head at early morn. 
 
 And throbbing heart — ah me! 
 I wake from out a restless sleep 
 
 To rise in misery. 
 
48 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 "With coated tongue and better taste, 
 
 My food I relish not, 
 Although the choicest breakfast set — 
 
 The cakes all piping hot; 
 Yes, butter, too. and syrup rich, 
 
 With coffee good and strong. 
 But all in vain — they tempt me not — 
 
 I'm sure there's something wrong. 
 Next beefsteak, rare and juicy, brought; 
 
 Fried eggs, hot pepper sauce, 
 Enticing dishes, I assure — 
 
 Alas! they seem but dross. 
 "At dinner time a spare-rib roast, 
 
 Chicken, a tender fry; 
 Cranberry sauce and oyster soup, 
 
 With tempting, fresh mince-pie. 
 There's nothing missing — for our board 
 
 With dainties rare is spread. 
 I test them all — still no relief — 
 
 Pain mult flies instead. 
 Once, she now seated by my side 
 
 Was like a rose in June, 
 Behold her face now wan and pale. 
 
 No trace of youthful bloom. 
 "If those bright days could but return! 
 
 Such wishes are in vain; 
 The summer of one's life, when past, 
 
 Will ne'er come back again. 
 'Twas thirty years ago today 
 
 That Rachel married me — 
 Ambition was the bark we launched 
 
 To bear us o'er life's sea. 
 But storms of disappointment came; 
 
 When sickness once assailed, 
 Ambition sank beneath the wave 
 
 And sorrow has prevailed. 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 49 
 
 "Full fifteen years unwearied zeal 
 
 Accumulated wealth. . 
 What doth it profit? What reward? 
 
 Gold cannot equal health. 
 Talk not of hope or courage, sir, 
 
 Unless you have a key 
 That will unlock the door to health, 
 
 For my poor wife and me. 
 Desire health? Why question thus? 
 
 Good health long have wooed. 
 You hand me Kellogg's remedy — 
 
 Pure water, wholesome food. 
 "And this is Dr. Kellogg's rule? 
 
 I've heard of him before, 
 And many other just such cranks. 
 
 They're v/riting by the score. 
 But is it nol disgusting, sir, 
 
 To preach such bills of fare? 
 Breakfast, oat-meal, but one dish. 
 
 And gems made light by air. 
 Oh, no, I've never read his works, 
 
 But others oft have said, 
 *He advocates a man can live 
 
 On simply graham bread.' 
 "You point me to the Word of God. 
 
 A firm foundation, sure. 
 And claim, for every ailment, man 
 
 Therein may find a cure. 
 Here in the Proverbs, chapter four. 
 
 Twenty to twenty-two, 
 Is found a recipe for life, 
 
 And I believe it true. 
 Not life alone, but health, dear wife. 
 
 To all their fiesh — just read: 
 The meaning of those precious lines 
 
 Supplies our every need. 
 
50 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 "One moment's prayerful thought upon 
 
 The great redemptive plan 
 Recalls to mind our Father names 
 
 The proper foods for man. 
 The sum and substance, fruits and grains. 
 
 Do you remember, wife, 
 Flesh meats were given by the Lord 
 
 To shorten sinful life? 
 I've read the Bible through and through 
 
 With sin-beclouded mind. 
 Its nourishment was overlooked 
 
 The food I failed to find. 
 
 "Haste, hasten, friend, the story tell, 
 
 'Tis better far than wealth. 
 Your name is quite appropriate — 
 
 I hail with joy good health. 
 A hearty welcome, call again. 
 
 This study we'll resume— 
 Nor shall we cease to search till both 
 
 Regain a healthful bloom. 
 But follow on with faithfulness 
 
 In grace and knowledge grow, 
 And seek with earnest, prayerful trust. 
 
 The Father's will to know." 
 
 A FRUITFUL DINNER. 
 PART II. 
 "Dear John, on this Thanksgiving day, 
 
 A dinner shall be given, 
 A board, with dainties rare, be spread 
 
 With wholesome foods from Heaven, 
 Not that the manna shall come down 
 
 As unto Irseal's camp — 
 You understand our table, dear, 
 
 Must bear the heavenly stamp. 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 51 
 
 "Foods of divine appointments, John, 
 
 So plentiful in store, 
 Shall greet the eye of every guest— 
 
 They need expect no more. 
 Baked beans, well seasoned, with protose, 
 
 I'm sure they will enjoy— 
 We'll nothing place before them, John, 
 
 Their stomachs to annoy. 
 
 "Fruit crackers, oat-meal biscuits, nuts. 
 
 Ripe apples, cherries red, 
 Granola, with fruit juices served, 
 
 Zwieback — or toasted bread. 
 We'll have a berry pudding, John, 
 
 A dish of well cooked rice, 
 Hygienic cake, made free from grease 
 
 And every kind of spice. 
 
 "The grape in purple clusters rich, 
 
 The peach, the plum, the pear; 
 Shall all our neighbors' little folks 
 
 This model dinner share? 
 Oh, yes! Let this our object be 
 
 These little ones to teach — 
 I think I'm some excited, John, 
 
 I mentioned last the peach. 
 
 "Oh, no, I call to mind the pear, 
 
 Bananas, figs, granose, 
 We'll have nut butter, graham gems, 
 
 And feast upon nuttose; 
 The orange, yes, and lemonade — 
 
 For this our drink shall be; 
 No cup of coffee shall entice: 
 
 We'll offer them no tea." 
 
52 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 "No one can teach true health reform, 
 
 Nor health reform can live, 
 While unto others, day by day, 
 We'll never on our table place 
 
 That which brings death they give. 
 
 Those things we know to be 
 A detriment for man to eat — 
 
 'Tis truth that makes men free. 
 
 "Tis not the act of leaving off 
 
 Those unclean, ugly things, 
 But faith alone in Jesus Christ 
 
 That health and beauty brings. 
 But faith, if living, manifests 
 
 Itself in deeds of love: 
 The glory unto Christ belongs 
 
 And praise to God above," 
 
 "Rachael, your face, an open book. 
 
 Reveals the gospel truths: 
 That rosy tint of former days 
 
 The restoration proves. 
 How simple are the foods for man! 
 
 So beautiful! So pure! 
 'Tis peaceful bliss to eat and live 
 
 And rest in Christ secure. 
 
 "No good thing shall the Lord withhold 
 
 From those who walk upright. 
 The silver and the gold are his : 
 
 He spake and there was light. 
 How thankful should we daily be! 
 
 Withhold no joyful praise. 
 Forget not Heaven's benefits — 
 
 All are Thanksgiving days! 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 "Time's river flows so very swift 
 
 It scarcely seems a year 
 Since Kellogg's Magazine arrived. 
 
 Our fainting hearts to cheer. 
 An advocate of righteousness — 
 
 God bless with great reward 
 His servants who through patient toil 
 
 Make manifest our Lord." 
 
 A SEEKER FOR TRUTH. 
 
 PART HI. 
 "Rachel, I thought I'd call today, 
 
 And learn the reason why 
 Your table was not laden down 
 
 With spare-ribs, chicken pie, 
 Roast beef, sliced ham and oyster soup, 
 
 Tea, coffee, sugar, cream, 
 Preserves, rich cake. I asked myself, 
 
 'What do these people mean?' 
 "Elizebeth, I'm glad you've come 
 
 I'm willing to explain: 
 All those who follow Nature's laws 
 
 Need not abide in pain. 
 Why sacrifice God-given power? 
 
 To appetite a slave 
 Drag through a weary, worthless life. 
 
 And fill an early grave? 
 "Fruits, grains and nuts, I nuderstand, 
 
 Are man's appointed food. 
 The Lord created them and saw 
 
 That which he made was good." 
 "What strange ideas! Pray, let me ask. 
 
 How did you find that out? 
 May we not feast on pork and beans? 
 
 Sausage and sauer kraut?" 
 
54 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 "Yes, Lizzie, God will not compel — 
 
 He simply gives the best: 
 But if we hearken to His voice 
 
 I'm sure we're greatly blessed. 
 Yet this is not the vital point — 
 
 To glorify his name 
 Is why we should the truth obey 
 
 And wondrous love proclaim. 
 
 You know poor health has been our lot. 
 
 We've found a better way: 
 Some Bible truths were sent to us; 
 
 They came Thanksgiving day 
 One year ago, and thus this change. 
 
 What makes you look so queer? 
 Perhaps you think, why were they sent? 
 
 She has a Bible here. 
 
 **A Bible! Yes, indeed, I have, 
 
 And you've a Bible, too; 
 Just open it and read the verse 
 
 That I point out to you. (Prov. 4:20-22) 
 I know you read that blessed book — 
 
 I read it every day: 
 And yet our sin-polluted hearts 
 
 Lose sight of Heaven's way. 
 
 "Genesis one, verse twenty-nine. 
 
 Please turn and read. 'Tis plain: 
 Man should not live on animals 
 
 But nuts and fruit and grain." 
 ^'Rachel, the Bible names the beasts 
 
 That man may slay for meat. 
 They chew the cud, have cloven hoofs. 
 
 Why then refuse to eat?" 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 55 
 
 "All things that live and move, the Lord 
 
 Has given us to eat. 
 Fruits, grains and nuts are very good. 
 
 This is not said of meat. 
 But at the hand of every beast, 
 
 Thy life, the cost, shall pay. 
 Though man is free to make the choice — 
 
 'Tis death for him to slay. 
 
 "Man's hand was never made to slay 
 
 The creatures of God's word: 
 
 His teeth were never formed to tear 
 
 The flesh of beast or bird. 
 Endowed with noble faculties — 
 
 Free from the guilt of shame — 
 God's master-piece of workmanship 
 
 Should glorify his name. 
 
 "Eat — hearken now — that which is good: 
 
 Hear — and your soul shall live: 
 Ho! Everyone that thirsteth, come! 
 
 My life I freely give. 
 Yes, life and health, the Lord bestows 
 
 On those who choose the good: 
 All thy diseases shall be healed — 
 
 Thy strength shall be renewed. 
 
 "I love these blessed truths — to live 
 
 That all the world may see: 
 It glorifies our Father's name 
 
 To set the captives free. 
 Disease and sickness, pain and death, 
 
 Each, one and all, the same. 
 May be forbidden to defile. 
 
 Cast out, in Jesus' name." 
 
5G SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 HALF-WAY DOING WILL NOT DO. 
 
 With one eye open, one eye shut, 
 
 You see just half awake: 
 I half-way dreamed and half-way thought 
 
 "One soul for Jesus' sake." 
 ■ A voice then whispered in my ear 
 
 "Is half-way labor right?" 
 Wide open popped the other eye — 
 
 "I'll work with strength and might." 
 
 This half-way doing will not do 
 
 'Twill only license shirk, 
 One soul can ne'er be drawn to Christ 
 
 If I but half-way work. 
 Rich blessings, day by day, are sent 
 
 From Heaven unto me 
 That I to others may impart 
 
 And thus a blessing be. 
 
 Without a murmur or a doubt, 
 
 With fervent spirit toil. 
 Seeds if when sown fall by the way. 
 
 In unproductive soil; 
 The labor shall not be in vain. 
 
 Perform in faith thy part — 
 The act of sowing shall enrich 
 
 The garden of the heart. 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 57 
 
 THE NATIONAL REFORM. 
 
 As an angry, rushing river, 
 
 Or a most destructive storm, 
 Bursting forth in all its fury, 
 
 Comes the National Reform. 
 For the cry of peace and safety, 
 
 Which resounds from shore to shore, 
 Is a sign of swift destruction, 
 
 God proclaims in sacred lore. 1 
 
 This is now a Christian nation; 
 
 Man no labor shall perform 
 On the Sabbath of Jehovah, 
 Says the National Reform. 
 But these National Reformers, 
 
 Full of boasting, full of pride. 
 For the worship of the image 2 
 
 God's commandment set aside. 
 
 The rest-day to be remembered 
 These reformers have reversed, — 
 
 The commandment of 3 Jehovah 
 
 Reads the "seventh," not the "first." 
 
 If they loved the truths of heaven. 
 They would keep the holy day. 
 
 And would grant their fellow's freedom 
 
 To accept or disobey. 4 
 
 Clamoring for civil power, 
 
 These blind leaders of the blind 5 
 Think to Christianize the nation 
 
 By compelling all mankind. 
 Holy prophets, 6 the disciples, 7 
 
 And the Saviour* did forewarn. 
 That deception might not lead us 
 
 In this National Reform. 
 
58 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 Carefully the Book of Daniel 
 
 And the Revelation search, 8 
 To obtain divine instruction 
 
 Of the great apostate church. 
 Of four universal kingdoms 
 
 Daniel speaks in language plain; 9 
 Power to each king is given 
 
 For a universal reign. 10 
 
 Assyrians ruled triumphant; 
 These the Persians overthrew. 
 Later years the Grecian power 
 
 Medo-Persia did subdue. 
 Next appears the Roman kingdom — 
 
 Pagan first, then papal beast; 
 For twelve hundred years and sixty 
 
 Persecution never ceased. 
 
 From the character and power 
 
 Which this dreadful beast displays. 
 We may gather information, — 
 
 Lessons for the latter days, 11 
 Rapidly his strength developed. 
 
 Only evil his intent; 
 To destroy, yea, to devour, 
 
 All his energies were bent. 
 
 In 12 ten parts Rome was divided; 
 
 These ten horns do symbolize. 13 
 In a vision God gave Daniel, 
 
 A little horn did arise; 14 
 Three from out the ten uprooted 
 
 By a well-constructed plan; 
 For this little horn of Daniel 
 
 Represents a sinful man. 15 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 59 
 
 Waxed he strong, and fierce, and sinful; 
 
 War against the saints was made. 16 
 Nothing did his progress hinder, 
 
 Nor aught his cruel power stayed. 
 Nothing did his progress hinder? 
 
 I would like just here to say, 
 After that the Holy Spirit 
 
 Was withdrawn from out his way. 17 
 
 Then we know the great red dragon 
 
 All his power did bestow 
 On the beast of Daniel's vision, 
 In the days of long ago. 18 
 After which, the Roman kingdom 
 
 In the papal form held sway; 
 We may only learn its horrors 
 
 In the final judgment day! 
 
 Of the ceaseless persecution 
 
 Which upon God's children fell 
 By her instruments of torture, 
 
 Human tongue can never tell! 
 Hundreds, thousands, millions perished, 
 
 Thus historians relate; 
 All this cruelty resulted 
 
 From uniting church and state! 
 
 Constant^ne, a Roman ruler, i 
 
 Known as Constantine the Great, i 
 
 An alliance formed with bishops j 
 
 For uniting church and state. '] 
 
 To promulgate heathen worship, [ 
 
 In three hundred twenty-one, 
 
 Passed a law for Sunday-keeping; 1 
 
 Thus the evil work went on. ^ 
 
60 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 Soon these treacherous acts were strengtn- 
 ened, 
 
 When, five hundred thirty-three, 
 Power to tlie pope was given 
 
 In Justinian's decree. 
 One by one, laws were enacted, 
 
 Union of the church and state 
 Was established by the Romans 
 
 In five hundred thirty-eight. 
 
 When a wife who leaves her husband,. 
 
 To another man is wed. 
 She comm'tteth fornication; 19 
 
 That is what the Saviour said. 
 Thus the church is called a harlot. 
 
 For her husband she did leave, 
 And became the wife of Caesar. 
 
 By the state, she did conceive. 
 
 Kings of earth with her committeth 
 
 Fornication day by day. 20 
 She can bring forth nothing holy, 
 
 Living in adultery! 
 If these National Reformers 
 
 Could their mother church behold. 
 They would understand the Scriptures, 
 
 How for naught themselves they've 
 sold. 21 
 
 But to warn them of their danger. 
 
 We shall speak in their behalf: — 
 In the book of Revelation 
 
 God presents her photograph. 22 
 Whatsoever things are written 23 
 
 By the Lord, we can but say 
 Are to shield us from all evil, — 
 
 Pointing out the narrow way. 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 61 
 
 Carefully each feature study 
 
 As she journeys through the land, 
 Clothed in fascinating colors, 
 
 With a golden cup in hand 
 Filled with filth of fornication. 
 
 Which betrays her evil state. 
 Read the name upon her forehead, — 
 
 Mystery, Babylon the Great. 24 
 
 Once again v/e call attention 
 
 To the workings of the beast. 
 In the days of tribulation 25 
 
 When the persecution ceased. 
 He, a deadly wound receiving, 26 
 
 For a time, is seen to wane; 
 But the Bible plainly teaches 
 
 He supremacy shall gain. 
 
 Ilevelation, thirteenth chapter, 
 
 Daniel's prophecy makes plain, 
 Showing how the Roman kingdom 
 
 Ruling power shall regain; 
 Here another beast appeareth, 27 
 
 With two horns which symbolize 
 Civil and religious power. 
 
 In some nation to arise. 
 
 Lamb-like first, this new-born creature. 
 But his might was soon increased; 
 
 Then he exercised his power, 
 And an image to the beast 
 
 Was accomplished by uniting 
 
 Church and state. Amazed we stand; 
 
 For this beast of Revelation 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 Represents our own fair land! 
 
 In the year of eighteen hundred, 
 
 February, sixty-three, 
 The first move in this direction 
 
 Was effected; for, you see 
 Representatives united 
 
 When from seven states they came, 
 And as National Reformers, 
 Have obtained a world-wide fame. 
 
 January twenty-seven. 
 
 Eighteen hundred sixty-four, 
 At a national convention 
 
 These reformers met once more; 
 Resolutions were adopted, 
 
 And to Congress they did send 
 A petition for that body 
 
 Their religion to defend. 
 
 Woman's Christian Temperance Union 
 
 With this movement did unite; 
 Next the Prohibition party 
 
 Joined them daughterless, thought it right, 
 Followed by the Sabbath Union, 
 
 Eighteen hundred eighty-eight. 
 Sought religious legislation, — 
 
 Union of the church and state. 
 
 Then the chief originator 
 
 Of the movement did appeal 
 Unto Cardinal Gibbons, thinking 
 
 To make sure our nation's weal; 
 Ah, methinks I see the Cardinal — 
 
 First he muses, then he laughs. 
 O'er the contents of that letter 
 
 From the Reverend Mr. Crafts. 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 63 
 
 To be sure, the cardinal's answer i 
 
 Was in favor of the plan, 
 
 "I admit your esteemed favor," 1 
 
 Wrote he to this reverend man. t 
 To dispense with Sunday labor, 
 
 Cardinal Gibbons would, of course, ; 
 
 Favor Sunday legislation, — ^ 
 
 Rigidly its laws enforce. : 
 
 This declared a Christian nation j 
 
 February, 'ninety-two, i 
 
 Makes these National Reformers j 
 
 Still more eager to pursue ] 
 
 Every lover of pure freedom, ; 
 
 And to silence those who say, ■ 
 
 "God's commandment reads the seventh ] 
 
 Is the holy Sabbath day." .; 
 
 Nov/ these National Reformers ; 
 
 In the great religious field, ''■■ 
 
 Sow the seeds of persecution : 
 
 Which shall carnal fruitage yield. i 
 
 All the power of the former 28 ■ 
 
 Shall the latter beast display; i 
 The last point of truth disputed 
 
 Is Jehovah's Sabbath day. 29 ■ 
 
 The formation of the image i 
 
 To the beast so near complete, \ 
 
 Tell me. Christian, are you ready j 
 
 This great issue for to meet? j 
 
 Can you with an understading j 
 
 And with love, the message give — 30 j 
 
 Warn the people of their danger, 1 
 
 Bid them look to Christ and live? 31 j 
 
64 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 John beheld a mighty angel 
 
 In the midst of heaven fly, 32 
 With the everlasting Gospel 
 
 And to every nation cry: — 
 "Fear the Lord, to Him give glory, 
 
 Lo, the judgment hour is here! 
 Render homage to thy Maker, 
 
 Soon the Saviour shall appear." 
 
 Swift another angel followed 33 
 
 With a message, crying loud: — 
 "Babylon is fallen, fallen, — 
 
 That great c'.ty once so proud. 
 For the people of all nations 
 
 Of her wine she made to drink; 34 
 Wine of wrath, of fornication, 
 
 Now with Babylon they sink." 
 
 After these, another angel, 35 
 
 Clothed with power from on high, 
 All the earth with glory lightened. 
 
 And with mighty voice did cry: — 
 "Worship not the beast or image, 36 
 
 Wine of v/rath of God shall fill 
 Up the cup of indignation; 
 
 Those who fail to do God's will, 
 
 "Shall receive the bitter portion; 
 
 Joyfully refuse to give 
 Homage to the beast or image — 
 
 Turn to Jesus, look and live. 
 In the lake that burns with fire, 37 
 
 With the beast the wicked go; 
 But through Christ, the righteous triumph 
 
 Over death, the last great foe. 38 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. G5 
 
 "Here are they who God's commandments 
 
 And the faith of Jesus keep. 39 
 Holy angels round them hover, 
 
 Never slumber, never sleep; 40 
 But with vigilance and patience 
 
 Tenderly the saints protect. 
 That the image of the Father 
 
 All His people may reflect." 
 
 Read, and prayerfully inquire: — 
 
 "Father, do these truths belong 
 To our day? Oh, may I ever 
 
 Choose the right, and from the wrong 
 Send the angels to protect me. 
 
 Father, shield me from the storm; 
 Help m.e understand the errors 
 
 Of this National Reform." 
 
 1— I. Thes., 5:3. 
 
 2— Rev. 13:14, 15; Ch. 14:9-12. 
 
 3— Ex., 20:8-11. 
 
 4— John, 12:47; Matt, 7:12. 
 
 5— Matt, 15:14. 
 
 6 — Isa., 2:2-5. Compare what the people 
 say here with what the Lord says in verse G, 
 and Joel, 3:9-14. 
 
 7— 11. Thes., 2:1-12; H. Tim., 3:1-5. 
 
 *— Matt, 24:3-5. 
 
 8— Dan., 7:20-25; Rev., 13:1-10; Cr. 17:1-6. 
 
 9— Dan., 2:36-40; Ch. 7:2-7, 17. 
 
 2:3, 4. 
 
 10— Dan., 
 
 2:38, 39 and 
 
 1 1 — Rom. 
 
 , 15:4. 
 
 12— Dan., 
 
 7:7. 
 
 13 — Dan., 
 
 7:24. 
 
 14— Dan., 
 
 7:8. 
 
 15 — Dan., 
 
 7:20; H. Thes 
 
66 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 16— Dan., 7:21. 
 
 17—11. Thes. 2:7. 
 
 18— Rev. 13:2. 
 
 19— Matt., 5:32; Rom. 7:3; Rev., 17:5. 
 
 20— Rev., 18:3. 
 
 21— Isa., 52:3. 
 
 22— Rev., 17:3, 4. 
 
 23—1. Cor., 10:11. 
 
 24— Rev., 17:5. 
 
 25— Matt., 24:29; Mark, 13:24. 
 
 26— Rev., 13:3. 
 
 27— Rev., 13:11. 
 
 28— Rev., 13:12. 
 
 29— John, 5:16-18. 
 
 30— Matt, 10:16; Gal., 5:6. 
 
 31— John, 1:29; Ch., 3:14, 15. 
 
 32— Rev., 14:6, 7. 
 
 33— Rev., 14:8. 
 
 34— Rev., 18:3. 
 
 35— Rev., 18:1,2. 
 
 36— Rev., 14:9-12. 
 
 37— Rev., 20:10. 
 
 38—1. Cor., 15:26. 
 
 39— Rev., 14:12. 
 
 40— Heb. 1:14; Ps., 91:11. 
 
 (LESSON TAUGHT BY A LITTLE 
 
 LEAF.) 
 
 A beautiful carpet, gold, crimson and green. 
 All through the great forest one day could be 
 
 seen, 
 When a servant of God by one little leaf, 
 Was more fully convinced of that blessed be- 
 lief. 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 67 
 
 Yes, one little leaf of a very rich brown 
 Let go of the tree and came rustling down; 
 
 Twas whirled in the air by the wind, round 
 and round, 
 
 A-t the feet of our pastor it fell to the ground. 
 
 And these are the words that the little leaf 
 
 said, 
 As the minister, listening, bent down his head: 
 "Live chiefly for others, and then you will be 
 More like the Redeemer, who suffered for 
 
 thee." 
 
 The grain had been gathered. The wind with 
 
 a sigh 
 Whispered, "Autumn is dying, cold winter is 
 
 nigh;" 
 The trees looked so cheerless, and each seemed 
 
 to know 
 Their branches, now bare, must be covered 
 
 with snow. 
 
 "My life's work is o'er, I have found rest at 
 
 last; 
 Soon I shall be numbered with things of the 
 
 past; 
 But will you remember the words I now say? 
 If you wish to find peace, they will show you 
 
 the way." 
 The following Sabbath this story he told; 
 To me 'twas more precious than silver or 
 
 gold; 
 And more than one heart he robbed of its 
 
 grief, 
 By repeating the story of a little brown leaf. 
 
68 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 (AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF 
 FAITH.) 
 
 Author of Faith, in me complete the same! 
 
 Doubts, unbelief, depart, in Jesus' name. 
 Author and Finisher of Faith, I pray 
 
 Bestow Thy healing power on me this day. 
 A paralytic full of sin am I — 
 
 Apply Thy blood, heal, cleanse, yea, purify! 
 Helpless I call on Thee: yes, Lord, I plead, 
 
 Possessing naught, supply me every need. 
 
 Mercy and truth are never sought in vain. 
 
 I will to Thy will, dear Lord, proclaim: 
 By me the depths of ever lasting love 
 
 Provided man, sent from the courts above. 
 Let faith be .manifested by those signs 
 
 Which follow true believers, faith thai 
 shines! 
 Dark as a midnight hour, void of Thee 
 
 Oh, Lamps of Life, ignite and burn in me! 
 
 Author of Faith, on Thee I now believe! 
 
 The fullness of Thy promise I receive. 
 Held by Thy power above the blight of sin, 
 
 Let me thus live some other soul to win. 
 Lord! I but ask on others to bestow 
 
 Receiving means — impart to friend and 
 foe: 
 Filled with unselfish love I fain will break 
 
 The Bread of Life and give for Jesus sake! 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 69 
 
 IMPROVE THE PRESENT. 
 
 The joys long gone by we so frequently men- 
 tion, 
 
 The beautiful future attracts our attention; 
 
 Today, with its duties, is sadly neglected 
 
 By dwelling on things that are past or ex- 
 pected. 
 
 Precious moments are lost in vain expecta- 
 tion 
 
 Of future events born of imagination. 
 
 Opportunities fly; make haste to receive them, 
 
 God's words never fail if we'll only believe 
 them. 
 
 Grieve not for the past — present moments are 
 
 given, 
 That we may rejoice in the message of heaven; " 
 Gird on the armor: weary not in repeating 
 God's plan of redemption — the moments are 
 
 fleeting. 
 
 To those who love Jesus, and wait his appear- 
 ing, 
 
 All things work together for good — Oh, how 
 cheering! 
 
 Christ said, "In the world ye shall have trbu- 
 lation," 
 
 But let us rejoice, — 't's our purification. 
 
 Each moment improved means a due prepara- 
 tion 
 
 For Christ's second coming — the great con- 
 summation, 
 
 When all the redeemed of the Father's crea- 
 tion 
 
 Return unto Zion, a glorified nation. 
 
70 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH 
 
 "Do unto others as you would 
 
 That others do to you," 
 Is well worth heeding by mankind. 
 
 To principle be true! 
 If, in the common walks of life, 
 
 Right principles you teach — 
 Whatever one's profession, you 
 
 Must practice what you preach. 
 
 All those who labor for the Lord 
 
 The fruit must first partake; 
 When filled with righteousness they'll bear 
 
 Rich fruit for Jesus' sake. 
 Now let the clergy keep in mind, 
 
 If souls you wish to reach — 
 When in the pulpit or at home 
 
 You'll practice what you preach. 
 
 But not the minister alone 
 
 Should strictly to the mark; 
 Too often members of the church 
 
 Lead others in the dark. 
 Just please remember when you go 
 
 To Sabbath school and teach — 
 If fruits of righteousness are born 
 
 You'll practice what you preach. 
 
 Do you bear the name of Christian? 
 
 Whate'er you sow you reap. 
 •Awake! Be up and doing, for 
 
 Remember talk is cheap. 
 If liberty you cherish, when 
 
 The laws such rights impeach. 
 By returning good for evil 
 
 You practice what you preach. 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 71 
 
 A man may hasten to the field 
 
 With half enough to eat, 
 But with the labors of the day 
 
 He never can compete. 
 So when you talk a health reform 
 
 And would its value teach — 
 Provide the most nutritious foods — 
 
 And practice what you preach. 
 
 The warning message going forth 
 
 Points to the law divine; 
 Put on the wedding garment and 
 
 Within Christ's kingdom shine. 
 The law of God is broken, oh. 
 
 Repairers of the breach! 
 So live that others can but say 
 
 You practice what you preach. 
 
 QUOTATIONS FROM SCHOOL POEMS. 
 
 Each school day like a bud appears, 
 
 Each week is termed a leaf, 
 And twining these, with months and years. 
 
 We form a floral wreath. 
 
 That is, the knowledge which we gain 
 
 Is like the blossoms rare, j 
 
 I 
 
 Though it adorns the maiden's brain. 
 And not her golden hair. 
 
 This grand old puzzle-box, the earth. 
 Alike to all is free; 
 
 True knowledge teaches us its worth — 
 Unlocks its mystery. 
 
72 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 Each has a duty of his own; 
 
 Arise at once and start; 
 Do not sit idle as the drone — 
 
 Accomplish well your part. 
 
 KNOWLEDGE. 
 
 O, knowledge! purest gem of richest jewels, 
 
 All hope, all happiness, within thee lies. 
 Thou art to me as water to the ocean, 
 As flowers to the land, as stars to skies — 
 When all the earth is wrapped in silent 
 night. 
 
 He who pursues the path of knowledge is not 
 content with what he knows — for the acquire- 
 ments of today awaken within him a desire to 
 unravel the mysteries of tomorrow. The life 
 of such a one will resemble an album filled 
 with beautiful features, wrought by the integ- 
 rity of a sanctified will. When the last day 
 which represents the last leaf is completed, 
 God grant that such an album may be fastened 
 with a clasp of faith and thus remain until the 
 Judgment Day — when faith shall be exchanged 
 for life eternal. 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 73 
 
 THE RESURRECTION. 
 
 Man is but mortal here below; 
 So teaches inspiration. 
 . All who believe when they receive 
 The story of creation, 
 Adore God's plan in forming man, 
 
 Which makes him not immortal; 
 Thus when we die, we do not fly 
 To heaven's shining portal. 
 
 "I came to seek and save the lost;" 
 
 These words by Christ were spoken, 
 This sacred truth should stand a proof 
 
 That heaven's richest token 
 Is He who gave himself to save 
 
 Man from the dark reflection. 
 That he should fall with none to call 
 
 Forth by a resurrection. 
 
 If we believe that Jesus died 
 
 And rose again in power, 
 Why should we weep for those who sleep? 
 
 The resurrection hour 
 Is drawing near, when loved ones dear 
 
 Whom death from us did sever, 
 Clothed in Christ's might and robes of light, 
 
 We'll meet to part with never. 
 
 The resurrection is our hope, 
 
 We trust the Lord of heaven; 
 Death cannot keep her silent sleep. 
 
 The promise has been given: 
 Christ comes to save. Forth from the grave 
 
 When he as King descending. 
 Saints shall arise to seize the prize 
 
 With shouts of victory blending. 
 
74 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 Oh, blessed hope! we may rejoice, 
 
 Though here awhile in sorrow 
 We'll watch and pray for the glad day, 
 
 The dawning of that morrow. 
 When all the gloom of death's dark tomb 
 
 With Satan's last deception, 
 Away shall flee and cease to be, 
 
 Lost in the resurrection. 
 
 AN ANGEL'S WARNING. 
 
 Sinner, hearken to the story: 
 Earth is lightened with a glory. 
 
 From on high. 
 Lo, an angel with great power, 
 Warning gives of a dark hour. 
 
 Drawing nigh. 
 Fierce the conflict just before us, 
 Gloomy clouds now hover o'er us, 
 
 Heed the cry. 
 Babylon the habitation, 
 Of uncleaniiess, fornication; 
 In her sins our once proud nation, 
 
 Sinketh low. 
 
 Church and state a union plighted, 
 Liberty of conscience blighted, 
 
 Sad our home. 
 Protestants no more protesting, 
 Sunday sacredness requesting. 
 
 Bow to Rome. 
 All in vain the angel's warning, 
 Church and state the message scorning^ 
 
 Seek their own. 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 75 
 
 For amid untold confusion, 
 Congress passed a resolution, 
 Which makes void our constitution, 
 Freedom dies. 
 
 Now the beast of Revelation, 
 Finds his image in our nation. 
 
 Smiling pope. 
 Protestants their service lending, 
 Priests and popery befriending. 
 
 Blinded grope. 
 With the mother church alluring, 
 Civil power fast securing. 
 
 Where is. hope? 
 Hark! the angel cries awaken! 
 All thy freedom Rome has taken. 
 With the law of God forsaken. 
 
 Sin abounds. 
 
 Can you not discern the harlot. 
 Gorgeous robe, purple and scarlet? 
 
 This her pride. 
 Look again upon earth's waters, 
 See Rome's fascinating daughters. 
 
 By her side; 
 Mounting now the beast together. 
 Every sacred tie to sever, 
 
 Swift they ride. 
 Cruel Rome! all earthly dower. 
 Now invested in thy power, 
 Brings to earth her darkest hour 
 
 Ever known. 
 
SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 While the saints are watching, yearning. 
 
 Waiting for their Lord's returning, 
 
 Hope revives. 
 
 Now the enemy pursuing, 
 
 All his energies renewing, 
 
 Seek their lives. 
 But each saint on Christ relying, 
 Jesus, needed strength supplying. 
 
 Harder strives. 
 While the Saviour's voice they're hearing. 
 Through the Gospel truths, how cheering, 
 Their redemption now is nearing. 
 
 Blessed hope! 
 
 Christian, trust a little longer. 
 
 Faith and hope and love grow stronger. 
 
 By the fight. 
 In the heart a light that's beaming. 
 Richer than the sunlight streaming, 
 
 Scatters night. 
 Soon a triumph to you given 
 Every foe the God of heaven 
 
 Shall affright. 
 Sinner haste! accept salvation. 
 Pardon, peace and consolation. 
 Unto you this invitation 
 
 Christ extends. 
 
 Worship thou the God of heaven. 
 Perfect peace shall then be given. 
 
 Seek the r:ght. 
 Liberty in Christ receiving. 
 All his promises believing, 
 
 God is light. 
 
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 He will banish all your sadness, 
 Turn your mourning into gladness, 
 
 Trust his might. 
 Shrink from earth's beguiling pleasure, 
 Seek a more enduring treasure, 
 Love divine and without measure, 
 
 Heaven's gift. 
 
 ALPHA AND OMEGA. 
 
 In the beginning was the word. 
 The day far spent is all too late 
 For Grace Divine to keep from sin: 
 Far better at the early morn 
 To seek God's favor — ask for strength 
 In the beginning-^trusting Him. 
 The truth, the life, the light, the way. 
 Thou shalt not stumble — neither fall — 
 When tempted Christ is in all. 
 
 The world's Redeemer patient stands 
 At the heart's door, and gently pleads 
 An entrance; turn Him not away: 
 His strength is offered — for in vain 
 The strength of human flesh to save 
 From wrong: bid Him come in today 
 And sup with thee. He will abide. 
 Purge, purify thy heart, make clean: 
 Trust not to self, but on Him lean. 
 
78 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 
 
 Remember Peter, when he asked 
 The Lord "and what shall this man do?" 
 Was looking back: why need one know 
 The will of God but for himself? 
 And, trusting, follow on to do. 
 Fear not that others falling short 
 Shall hinder thee, seek thou to grow 
 In grace and knowledge of the truth. 
 The perfect pattern keep in sight. 
 Thy life shall then be fashioned right. 
 
 In the beginning by His word 
 All things that are, Christ did create. 
 With the same power he upholds 
 The worlds — each in its proper place. 
 By Him, for Him, all things were made. 
 When to our minds this truth unfolds 
 .The Alpha and Omega stands 
 A faithful, never-failing friend 
 The first: the last: beginning: end! 
 
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 Page. 
 
 Preface 3 
 
 Sketch of Author's Life 4 
 
 School Days Come Again 10 
 
 The Old Home 11 
 
 In Memory of Ellen 13 
 
 Gert and I 15 
 
 Homestead Life 16 
 
 Further West 20 
 
 The Cherished Rin e 21 
 
 Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men 26 
 
 Life's Bread and Water 27 
 
 God's Truth is Marching On 28 
 
 The Best of Food 29 
 
 What Shall We Drink 30 
 
 Children, Come to Jesus 31 
 
 God's Word May Guide 32 
 
 The Creation 33 
 
 God's Memorial of Creation 34 
 
 A New Home 35 
 
 Earth's Greatest Hero 37 
 
 Mother Nature 41 
 
 Lucifer 43 
 
 A Recipe For Life 47 
 
 A Fruitful Dinner 50 
 
 Half Way Doing Will Not Do 56 
 
 The National Reform 57 
 
 Lesson Taught by a Little Leaf 66 
 
 Author and Finisher of Faith 68 
 
 Improve the Present 69 
 
 Practice What You Preach 70 
 
 Quotations from School Poems 71 
 
 Knowledge 72 
 
 The Resurrection 73 
 
 An Angel's Warninjr 74 
 
 Alpha and Omega 77