Guest guest Posted May 28, 2002 Report Share Posted May 28, 2002 That was beautiful,! Thank you for sharing. God bless, Belinda > Recently we have seen a number of " angels " created in the passing of loved > ones on the list. There have also been several verses offered by > others. I would like to offer one presented at my Mother's funeral service > thirty years ago which really moved our family. She had Parkinson's among > other things. The author was unknown to the Minister who presented the verse. > > HOW BEAUTIFUL TO BE WITH GOD > > How beautiful to be with God, > When earth is fading like a dream, > And from this mist-encircled shore > We launch upon an unknown stream. > > No doubt, no fear, no anxious care, > But comforted by staff and rod, > In the faith-brightened hour of Death > How beautiful to be with God. > > Then let it fade, this dream on earth, > When I have done my life work here, > Or long, or short, as seemeth best-- > What matters so God's Will appear. > > I will not fear to launch my bark, > Upon the darkly rolling flood, > 'Tis but to pierce the mist--and then > How beautiful to be with God > > WAYSIDE ALTAR > > Sennewald Charlottesville, Virginia 434-244- 0018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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