The stranger seemed passing, but now they entreat,

"Abide with us here; the day is far spent";

They could not forego yet such fellowship sweet,

And he entered in with them whither they went.

When supper was ready, they sat up to partake—

They and the stranger, in whom they delight.

He blessed, as his custom, the bread ere he brake;

They knew it was Jesus! And he vanished from sight.

"Did not our hearts burn within us," now they exclaimed,

"As he taught of himself what the prophets record?

We've seen him, we've heard him, and he is the same:

He is Israel's Messiah, our Savior and Lord!"

We are travelers here on the highway of time,

But he will go with us if we seek him aright.

His strength will support us as upward we climb;

Through his blood we inherit immortality's light.

DAYBREAK

Until the day break, and the shadows flee away.—Song of Solomon 4:6.

Gleaming softly, silvery-faint,

Heralded by chanticleer,

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