42
T H E K I N G ' S B U S I N E S S
February, 1933
When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out.” —A cts 12:10.
I n the prison Peter slumbers, When the angel says, “Arise!” And the Lord’s disciple follows —
Though with wide and wondering eyes. Through the first ward, and the second; Down the dar\, deserted halls: And no sentinel accosts them, And no guard a challenge calls. But “the iron gate which leadeth To the city”— who would dare Hope to pass that mighty portal? Must he not meet failure there? Yet he falters not, nor questions, But goes forward with the Lord, And the iron gate swings open — Open of its own accord. So with you who serve the Master, So with you who trust and pray: Gates of trouble, gates of sorrow — They shall never bar your way! Gates of hate arid opposition To the preaching of God’s Word: They shall open at your coming — Open o f their own accord. And you ’ll need no \eys to aid you, N eed no sword, no crushing rod, Bor your hope is in the power O f the unseen hand of God. Then press onward, happy pilgrim; Leave your problems with the Lord,
Made with FlippingBook - Online catalogs