WILL YOU BE THERE?

When we gather before God's throne
After Christ has called us Home
When he says "My child, well done"
Will you be there?

When you loved ones who went before
Wait for you at Heaven's door
As their hopes and spirits soar
Will you be there?

When All God's angels sing
Holy praises to our King
And the bells of Heaven ring
Will you be there?

When old things have passed away
And all is made new
When all night has turned to day
Will you be there?

When sickness is no more
And all our tears have dried
When our Savior says "It was for you I died"
Will you be there?


Copyright Granville Kelley 2001

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budeffie@yahoo.com

The Gardener

My soul wintered in a valley of grief, Bitter icicles clung jealously to all that I touched.

Cold and hateful, my snow-bound thoughts, Lifeless and barren in that once fertile land.

The Gardener brings spring to my frigid soul. Gently melting its layers of ice,

And surely stripping through its layers of rot, He lovingly plants His garden.

He carefully nurtures His sweet blossoms rare. Love, Hope, and courage bloom in the sun.

The twisted brambles and deadly weeds Withdraw their poisonous roots from my soul.

The garden is fruitful, the Gardener generous. With Christ as the gardener of my soul,

I will reap a harvest of living fruit. Eternally nourished, I will bloom in the Son.

by Nancy Marie

THE THOUGHT OF JESUS

Jesus, the very thought of You
Brings peace to my troubled heart
To know You are always with me
And never will depart

Though at times the days grow weary
You are always at my side
To comfort and to love me
To always be my Guide

I pray my Lord for boldness
That I might tell of Your love
Of Your sacrifice on the cross that day
And Your blessings from above

And Lord for those who know You not
My prayers will ever be
That their eyes might be opened
That they will know the Christ of Calvary

And so my Lord, I answer to Your call
Though unworthy I may be
Telling other of Your Forgiving Grace
And of the love I have for Thee


Copyright Granville (Bud) Kelley 2001

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budeffie@yahoo.com