Expectation

064 IMPRO VEMENT ERA . but we must beware of such theories as would do away with the reality of death, as a punishment inflicted by the hands of men. Joseph of Arimathaea, a member of the council, but a secret disciple of Jesus, came to Pilate to beg the body of Jesus that he might bury it. Nicodemus assisted in this work of love, and they anointed the body and laid it in Joseph's new tomb (Matt. XXVII: 50-61; Mark XV: 37-47; Luke XXIII: 46-56; John XIX: 30-42). EXPECTATION. The fairest blossoms 'long the way, Of life's uncertain day, Are those which bloom in bright array, Making the sad heart gay, With expectation. There is no joy in life so dear, Or to the heart more near, That fain conceals all inmost fear, Or gladdens life when drear, Than expectation. Clouds may seem full of untold woe, Yet prove no angry foe. And saddened hearts may lighter grow, That feel the after-glow, Of expectation. Oh, doubting heart, repine no more, Nor o'er thy lost hopes pore; The future's fraught with priceless store, For thee, as ne'er before, Through expectation. Hyacinth. Alpine, Utah, May 28, 1898.