Esther Agyemfra, COP H. Q., Accra
1. The Spirit came at CHILDHOOD,
and pleaded, “Let me in.”
But thoughtlessness and sin reigned
“I am too young, ” the child replied.
“I will not yield today.
There’s time enough tomorrow!”
The Spirit went away.
2. Again, He came and pleaded,
In YOUTH’s bright happy hour.
He came but heard no answer;
For lured by Satan’s power,
The youth lay dreaming then
And saying, “Not today!”
“Not till I’ve tried earth’s pleasures!”
The Spirit went away!
- 3. Again, He called in mercy,
In MANHOOD’s vigorous prime
But still He found no welcome.
The merchant had no time
No time for true repentance.
No time to think or pray.
And so repulsed and saddened,
The Spirit went away.
4.
Once more, He called and waited
The man was OLD and ill.
He scarcely heard the whisper
His heart was so cold and still
“I’ll call for Thee,” he cried.
Then sinking in his pillow
WITHOUT A HOPE, he died.