ONE by one the sands are flowing, One by one the moments fall ; Some are coming, some are going ; Do not strive to grasp them all. One by one thy duties wait thee, Let thy whole strength go to each, Let no future dreams elate thee, Learn thou first what... The book of birthdays - Page 12by Book - 1872 - 240 pagesFull view - About this book
| New Church gen. confer - 1872 - 634 pages
...be done, till time is lost in eternity. " One by one thy sands are flowing ; One by one thy minutes fall ; Some are coming, some are going, Do not strive...no future dreams elate thee, Learn thou first what these can teach. Every hour that fleets so slowly. Has its work to do or bear ; Luminous the crown,... | |
| Charlotte Fiske Bates - 1832 - 1022 pages
...Father, Thy instructed And in my act, may Thy great will be done! ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER. ONE BY ONE. ONE by one the sands are flowing, One by one the moments...no future dreams elate thee, Learn thou first what these can teach. One by one (bright gifts from Heaven) Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily... | |
| 1855 - 676 pages
...its blissful tide. And one of the joys of our heaven shall be The little boy that died. One by One, One by one the sands are flowing, One by one the moments...duties wait thee, Let thy whole strength go to each. Lot no future dreams elate thee, Learn thou first what these can teach. One by one (bright gifts from... | |
| 1871 - 410 pages
...dispositions." " Yes, yes, George ; but let me remind you of the words of Adelaide Annie Proctor. She says : — 'One by one the sands are flowing, One by one the...no future dreams elate thee ; Learn thou first what these can teach : One by one thy griefs shall meet thee; Do not fear an armed band ; One will fade... | |
| 1859 - 626 pages
...following lines, enabled her to anticipate, in her youth, the great lesson of moral experience : " One by one thy duties wait thee, Let thy whole strength...no future dreams elate thee, Learn thou first what these can teach. " One by one, bright gifts from heaven, Joys are sent you here below ; Take them readily... | |
| 1873 - 744 pages
...skin is made into valuable leather. ONE BY ONE. by one the sands are flowing ; One by one the momenta fall; Some are coming, some are going; Do not strive to grasp them alii One by one thy duties wait theo ; Let thy whole strength go to each ; Let no future dreams elate... | |
| 1873 - 496 pages
...correspondent SISTER EVA I cannot tell, as there is no name attached. The first verse is as follows : " One by one the sands are flowing, One by one the moments...some are going, , Do not strive to grasp them all." It is a beautiful hymn, whoever by, and if SISTER EVA would like a copy of it I shall be pleased to... | |
| National Sunday school union - 1866 - 308 pages
...them the more desperate, but kindness softened the flinty rocks and stilled the raging storm. ONE BY ONE by one the sands are flowing, One by one the moments...no future dreams elate thee ; Learn thou first what these can teach. One by one bright gifts from heaven, Joys are sent thee here below ; Take them readily... | |
| Ann Jane - 1869 - 302 pages
...equal to the day's need. Lately. I read some lines, which helped me greatly, and may help you too : '"One by one thy duties wait thee, Let thy whole strength...no future dreams elate thee, Learn thou first what thou canst teach. Do not look at life's long sorrow, See how small each moment's pain; God will help... | |
| Ann Jane - 1855 - 1198 pages
...spent, •t we are prepared for the dazzling effulgence of the kraal day. " One by one the sands arc flowing, One by one the moments fall ; Some are coming, some are going, But the grave awaits us all." Thus is life. If you die to-day, mother, the sun will shine as brightly,... | |
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