No, the passing of a loved one
wouldn't be our chosen way;
It's not known by living through it
that that day's a better day.
Men are born but unto trouble
as the flying sparks ascend,
yet this life is but a vapor
that will have its sudden end.
Soon the molecules of memories
aim to rob our hope and peace;
We succumb to time's cruel bondage
on the day of one's decease.
Oh, but there, what great rejoicing
that the death of someone brings,
When one sheds his earthly body-
passed away are former things;
All the crying is forgotten,
all the pain will cease to be;
He will skip on golden sidewalks
in celestial liberty.
Seeing sights we can't imagine,
Free from sin and death and hell;
He will meet the Risen Saviour-
Oh, the stories He could tell!
Soon the term of life is over,
then our souls will fly away,
Where we'll reunite in Heaven-
Yes, that day's a better day.
~:~X~:~
Author notes
A "brother" friend of mine from college, Daniel Ewing, age 31, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 29th, 2008. He is survived by his wife Lisa, and their six children, as well as one child on the way.
Ecclesiastes 7:1
Job 5:7
Revelation 21:4
I Corinthians 2:9
Do you know where you're spending eternity? If not, ask me how you can know!
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"The righteous perishes,And no man takes it to heart; Merciful men are taken away, While no one considers That the righteous is taken away from evil."--Isaiah 57:1
The goodness of God is such is that He can use tragedy for good. Death is no longer our threat, but our vehicle to Him.
Death was seen from the back on B.C. side of the cross. We now see it from this side, because Death has no grip of fear on us because of that same cross.
While this is true, we are still going to grieve. We just do not grieve as those who have no hope.
May Daniel's family be so comforted. They may probably meet him later, with him ready to give a tour of their Destination. For him, it will seem but a moment waiting for that even, for them it will have been a lifetime.
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I didn't think of that verse... thanks.
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this is very powerful, really like the feeling of hope despite the sadness, very uplifting. great poem.
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This is absolutely beautiful
It made me cry...reading this is very timely, as I am going to my beloved Aunt's funeral tomorrow. I'm missing her so. Thank you for sharing!
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{{{HUGS}}}
I'm glad it was a blessing to you!
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Imagery is captured
Sorry for you loss and of that of his wife and children, it is a reassurance of loved ones being so free around such a peaceful beautiful Heaven with our Savior to be with and for that a better day...good write with emotion.
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