“I’ll meet the mark,” the dreamer said
“But first I need a vision
Tell of the glories yet ahead
Then I’ll make my decision”
“We must,” the thinker then declared
“Bring faith to all the nations”
Then to his books he then repaired
To count the implications
The contemplator said, “I see
The challenge is auspicious
But thoughtfully it seems to me
The time is not propitious”
The timid soul said, “Yes, we must
Give this our reflection
But in this danger, crime and lust
We must have more protection”
The pragmatist said, “On we go
But first we count the pencils
Before us is a mighty flow
But we must have utensils”
The sturdy Christian then averred
“We have our marching orders
No longer shall they be deferred
It’s time to leave our quarters”
A thousand reasons may delay
The call to God’s great battle
But all that the detractors say
Amounts to useless prattle
The call is clear the time is now
The challenge is before us
Each heart must now fulfill its vow
To Him who rules o’er us