THE COMMANDMENT TO GATHER
One afternoon in the spring of 1928, while I was preparing the evening meal, the enclosed lines came to me.
I pondered over the occurrence many times, and finally decided that it was a witness to me that a call to gather to Zion would come in the future. I understand that you issued that call in the fall of 1928. This is the first time I have mentioned my experience to anyone.
(The above note was sent to President F. M. Smith. —Author)
GATHER TO ZION
By Mrs. Ernest H. Nichols
Gather, oh, my people, gather
To the place assigned for thee;
When the dark clouds gather round,
From their terror you'll be free.
Gather, oh, my people, gather,
For the enemy is near;
He would bind you with his fetters,
Causing you to doubt and fear.
In the hour of tribulation,
In the hour of deep despair,
You will feel the hand of Satan
If you're scattered ev'rywhere.
Gather, oh, my people, gather,
I am calling you to come;
If you'll gather now to Zion,
Soon the victory shall be won.
—Saints' Herald, October 23, 1929.