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55. The Time is Far Spent

1. The time is far spent, there is little remaining
To publish glad tidings by sea and by land,
Then hasten, ye heralds! go forward proclaiming:
Repent, for the kingdom of heaven's at hand.

2. Shrink not from your duty, however unpleasant,
But follow the Savior, your pattern and friend;
Our little afflictions, though painful at present,
Ere long, with the righteous, in glory will end.

3. What tho', if the favor of Ahman possessing,
This world's bitter hate you are called to endure,
The angels are waiting to crown you with blessings:
Go, brethren! be faithful, the promise is sure.

4 Be fixed in your purpose, for Satan will try you,
The weight of your calling he perfectly knows;
Your path may be thorny, but Jesus is nigh you,
His arm is sufficient, though demons oppose.

Text Information
First Line: The time is far spent, there is little remaining
Title: The Time is Far Spent
Author: E. R. Snow
Language: English
Publication Date: 1919
Tune Information
Name: [The time is far spent, there is little remaining]
Incipit: 51765 55656 71555
Key: C Major



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