I don't know about you, but there have been times in my life, times of intense worship that I wondered what it would be like if we were just swept up into the throne room of this amazing God. To continue on for eternity. Wow. Any time I get there it would be cool. Any way.
Today I read the words that LTC Jeff White was singing when he died,whose family I mentioned in an earlier post. Apparently, having been recently reunited, the entire family was singing a song in front of their home church.
OK, so here's the song.... (the words at least)
Angel Band
My latest sun is sinking fast,
My race is nearly run.
My longest trials now are past,
My triumph has begun.
O come angel band,
Come and around me stand.
O bear me away on your snowy white wings
To my immortal home.
O bear me away on you snow white wings
To my immortal home.
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 sins
And gives me victory.
O come angel band,
Come and around me stand.
O bear me away on your snowy white wings
To my immortal home.
O bear me away on you snow white wings
To my immortal home.
Pretty close to Elijah's chariot, huh?
You've all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. You're after one that's gold eternally.
I Corinthians 9:24 The Message
Run the race as if to finish it..
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After all this, there is only one thing to say: Have reverence for God, and obey his commands, because this is all that we were created for. ECCLESIASTES 12:13
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