Consolation

CONSOLATION. [These verses, breathing consolation and hope to the living, were suggested to the author by the death of a relative, who suffered from cancer for upwards of three years.] By faith and works life is completed, The pilgrim now is homeward bound; The adversary's power defeated, The precious diadem is found. Reflect, my soul, in solemn thought, The race is run, the fight is fought. The heavenly guard his roll is calling. The stormy tempest now is stilled And troubled waves have ceased their rolling, Probation's measure you have filled. Rest, weary soul, eternal rest Your lot is cast among the blest. All earthly cares and sore afflictions Are now for you the bitter past; Your hopes are changed to firm convictions, The misty veil aside is cast; You'll rise again in glory bright, Through Jesus Christ, our beacon Light. John A. Olsen. Salem, Utah.