The quiet stillness of the dawn hangs o'er the country lane as an early morning mist is rolling in...
Gazing 'cross the landscape, drinking in the beauteous scene, brings mem'ries of your loved ones, lost to "sin."
Many years have passed since Jah, through Christ, brought to its end wickedness on that fear-inspiring day.
Yes, you think about these many loved ones who were lost to death, and you wish that things just hadn't been that way.
There was Jack: he died at 32 - too young to pass away; cancer cut him down when he was in his prime.
And little Kathy in her party dress - a car struck down; she also died too soon - before her time.
And then there was dear grandma whom old age took away. She really didn't feel old in her mind, she said.
She just couldn't do the things she used to do - she'd often say. Yes you think about these dear ones now long dead.
We've all lost friends and loved ones to this enemy called "death" - when it strikes, it brings much sorrow and much pain.
For each and ev'ry loved one is UNIQUE and oh, so SPECIAL! How you wish you'd power to give them life again!
What a grand hope and a blessing Jehovah does provide through the Ransom Sacrifice of His dear Son!
Who laid down his life so willingly so you and I could live on an earth forever when God's will is done.
And now you're in the New World on this grand and glorious day. How your heart is aching for you long to see....
all these dear and precious loved ones whom you lost some years before, and you're thinking to yourself: "If it could only be...."
Then your thoughts are interrupted as you're looking down the road... through the morning mist three figures come to view...
Your heart just skips a beat... IS IT? COULD IT REALLY BE????
Yes, your dear dead loved ones have returned to you!
Run to meet them quickly with your arms outstretched so wide... Embrace them long and hard as tears stream from your eyes!
This most precious gift of everlasting life from Jah is yours....You and your loved ones ARE IN PARADISE!
~1995 Cynthia Becker~ |
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