1 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.
2 One by one (bright gifts from heaven)
Joys are sent thee here below;
Take them readily, when given--
Ready, too, to let them go.
3 One by one thy griefs shall meet thee,
Do not fear an armed band;
One will fade, while others greet thee,
Shadows passing through the land.
4 Every hour that fleets so slowly,
Has its task to do or bear;
Luminous the crown, and holy,
If thou set each gem with care.
5 Hours are golden links, God's token,
Reaching heaven, but one by one;
Take them, lest the chain be broken
Ere thy pilgrimage be done.
Source: The New Sabbath School Hosanna: enlarged and improved: a choice collection of popular hymns and tunes, original and selected: for the Sunday school and the family circle... #176b
Not to be confused with Adelaide A. Pollard.
Adelaide Anne Proctor was born in London, in 1825. Her father, Brian W. Proctor, is well known by his literary nom de guerre of Barry Cornwall. In 1853, Miss Proctor became a contributor to Dickens' "Household Words." Her reputation as a poet was secured by the publication of her first volume of "Legends and Lyrics," in 1858. A second volume was added in 1860. She also published other compositions in poetry and prose. She died in 1864. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.
--Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872.… Go to person page >
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