THE LAW OF SERVICE

WILLIS E. BLOOMFIELD.

The fields are white for harvest,
But the laborers are few.
So spake our Lord in Galilee,
And still the words are true;
Around us in life's waiting fields
There's work for all to do.

The world still groans in bondage,
Its ransom must be bought
With priceless wealth of loving deeds
Inspired by loving thought;
And that which you can do to help
Is waiting to be wrought.

Your own load may seem heavy
And more than you can bear,
So that for others' burdens
You have no strength to spare;
But your own load will lighter grow
When you another's share.

The good we do to others
Our own good best assures;
The cup of water given in love
A sure reward secures.
Carry your brother's burdens,
And Love will carry yours.