Christ First Forum

I got this from a "friend" on facebook. It was written 100 years ago but I don't know by whom. Enjoy

Perhaps today! shall sound the mystic summons,
The shout, the voice, the trump, not by all heard;
And, from their scattered silent resting places,
The dead in Christ will rise to meet the Lord;
While we, the ransomed living, in a moment
...Shall be caught up--according to His Word.

Perhaps today! from every clime and nation,
Shall souls redeemed ascend to meet the Lord;
To suffering ones--great, glad emancipation;
To those who toil for Him, a sure reward.
We look not down a track of unknown years;
It may be that today our Lord appears.

Perhaps today! with problems fresh outbreaking,
With growing evils rampant o'er the earth,
When sore distress, nigh every land is shaking--
Perhaps today! the Saviour may come forth.
Earth's leaders fail; the forces are too great;
But, lift your heads, the Lord is at the gate!

Carmela, I have never read this poem before, great find! Thank you for sharing with us!