"Today and Tomorrow."

E. L. F.

Christian Friend vol. 18, 1891, p. 81.

"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present tune are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." - Romans 8:13.

'TODAY and tomorrow.' How sweet to contrast

Time's short passing griefs with the glories that last;

The partings today, with the meetings to come;

The bitter "farewell," with the glad "welcome home";

The "little while" here that is shadowed by sorrow,

So soon to be changed for the joy of "tomorrow";

The cares and the fears of these few fleeting days,

For the sight "face to face," and the fulness of praise

'Tis "but for a moment," affliction and loss,

The glory's eternal, though brief was the cross.

Look on, fellow-pilgrim, the prospect is bright,

The road may be weary, but surely 'tis right;

The heart can rejoice in the midst of its sorrow,

And "today" be illumed by the light of "tomorrow." E. L. F.