TO EVERY MAN HIS WORK.

 
 

To every man his work.
Mark 13:34

 
THE Lord Jesus is gone home to his Father for a time;
  he has assigned every believer his place in the world,
  and in the church;
  he has appointed to each one his work,
  for he never intended that a saint should be idle,
  or live and labour for himself.
 
Jesus is our master,
  as such he is present with us,
  his has power over us,
  is generous to us,
  but nevertheless jealous of us.
 
We are his servants, he engaged us to serve him,
  he supports us while employed by him,
  he directs us in all our efforts to serve him, and
  he holds us accountable for our time, and our talents.
 
There is work for every one of us,
  for some in the school with the young;
  for some in the world with the unconverted;
  and for some in the church with the saints.
 
He expects that everyone of us will be employed;
  this will prevent many evils,
  which results from idleness,
    to ourselves and others.
 
This will secure much good,
  as it will exercise our graces, spread the truth,
  bring souls to the Saviour, and prevent backsliding.
 
Beloved, that we may work we have talents given to us,
  opportunities afforded us, motives presented to us,
  pleasures is associated with employment, and
    a reward is promised us.
 

Not words alone it cost the Lord,

To purchase pardon for his own;

Nor will a soul by grace restored,

Return the Saviours words alone.

 
James Smith 1849