73. Eternity’s Beggar

1 A rich man was he, and his acres were broad,
And his barns he tore down to build more;
“But thy soul is required, thou fool,” said his God,
“Then to whom shall thy goods be restored?”

Refrain:
Eternity’s beggar! the call he had heard,
But the warning, he turned it away;
O sinner! then list to the voice of thy God,
And turn to the Lord while you may.

2 He looked all aghast at the sound of that voice,
As he gazed on his rich earthly store;
But it melted away; he had made a sad choice,
He was poverty’s slave ever more. [Refrain]

3 Out, out from his mansion he wandered away,
To the depths of eternity’s night,
To beg for relief, and to long for the day,
Which shall gladden, no never, his sight. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: A rich man was he, and his acres were broad
Title: Eternity’s Beggar
Author: Vivian A. Dake
Refrain First Line: Eternity’s beggar! the call he had heard
Language: English
Publication Date: 1905
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