Poem October 17, 1931 Issue

"They shall not build, and another inhabit"

VIOLA I. WELLS

"They shall not build," and lose the promise
Of an habitation strong;
Nor shall they plant, and lose the harvests
That to faithful hands belong;
But they shall build, and then inhabit;
Great shall be their peace, and long;
And they shall plant, and gather richly;
They shall harvest with a song.

Do you believe, all ye that labor?
Have you not the promise read:
Oh, trust in Him who feeds His creatures;
So you, likewise, shall be fed?
Before you call you have His answer.
Who can stay it? God hath said!
And His elect shall live forever,
They shall eat of living bread.