Poems & Selections

The Master’s Call

I’m sorry I had to leave you,
my loved ones oh so dear.
But you see, the Master called me,
His voice was very clear.
I had made reservations,
a heaven bound ticket for one.
And I knew that he would call me when he felt my work was done.
I know that your hearts are heavy,
because I have gone away.
But when the Master called me,
I know that I could not stay.
Yes, I am sorry I had to leave you
my loved ones oh so dear.
But you see the master called me and
now I am resting here.
Yes, I’ve crossed over to Glory,
and to you all I say…
Just stay in the hand of Jesus,
and we’ll meet again someday.

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God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference.
I stood watching as the little ship sailed out to sea. The setting sun tinted his white sails with a golden light, and as he disappeared from sight, a voice at my side whispered, “She is gone.” But the sea was a narrow one. On the farther shore a little band of friends had gathered […]
Author UnknownOh, please don’t feel guilty It was just my time to go. I see you are still feeling sad, And the tears just seem to flow. We all come to earth for our lifetime, And for some it’s not many years I don’t want you to keep crying You are shedding so many tears. […]