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The Reformation Herald Online Edition

The Pilgrimage of the Remnant

The Pilgrimage of the Remnant
B Montrose
The Pilgrimage of the Remnant

The chronicles of Scripture glance

Across the sands of time

Depicting days in which we live

As known for too much crime.

 

As in the hour of troubled Lot,

Great wickedness abounds.

Iniquity is brash and bold,

And prideful lust resounds.

 

The saddest part is that the ones

Who claim to serve the Lord

Are busy, busy with so much

And Laodicean-bored.

 

The cares of life, the struggles keen

Harass us all the while.

Yet Heaven’s eye is merciful

And measures every trial.

 

So, still there are a few that seek

That better, heav’nly land!

With eyes affixed on Christ the Lord

They form a pilgrim band.

 

This band uplifts by hands divine

That comfort from above.

The company that follows Christ

Is known for Christlike love.

 

In righteousness they must be found;

Repentance taught from youth

Guides every growth in principle

To stand firm in the truth.

 

Their hearts are touched by godliness;

Their soul and spirit stirred

By moral precepts clear and sure

As found in God’s own Word.

 

And when the crisis comes on all,

The crowds will understand

Those principles that were upheld

By God’s own pilgrim band.

 

These honor God with all their heart

And thank Him for His grace.

Now soon they’ll see their Saviour dear

And meet Him face to face.

 

Lo, vict’ry’s song will then be heard—

A glorious theme to sing

As joyful pilgrims gaze on high

To see their awesome King.

 

The weary tears have all been shed,

The sly temptation braved.

The pilgrim band will then rejoice:

That remnant shall be saved!