On passings....

I've been close to more than a few people who've tasted bereavement in the past year.  If you've read this blog for any length of time, you know I look at death in a completely different light than a lot of other people.

Although I take a different view, it doesn't mitigate the hurt and emptiness caused by the losses.  But we know there's solace in the home-going of a Christian.

This weekend I heard this old song, and heard the words for the first time.  I'd heard the song many times before, but never really paid attention to the words....so for all my friends who've lost loved ones in the past few months, I share:

My latest sun is sinking fast, my race is nearly run.
My strongest trials now are past, my triumph has begun.

I know I'm near the holy ranks of friends and kindred dear.
I've brushed the dew on Jordan's banks, the crossing must be near.

I've almost gained my Heavenly home, my spirit loudly sings.
The Holy ones, behold they come, I hear the noise of wings.

O bear my longing heart to Him who bled and died for me,
Whose blood now cleanses from all sin, and gives me victory.

O come, Angel Band, come and around me stand,
O bear me away on your snow white wings, to my immortal home.
O bear me away on your snow white wings, to my immortal home.