Debbie’s Song

Several weeks ago Travis and I had the opportunity to honor the life of our aunt Debbie who passed away suddenly. They were members at the River Road Church of Christ where her husband regularly led singing. When preparing for the funeral the family sent us a list of songs they found in her Bible. We aren't sure whether they were her favorites or they were the ones she loved for her husband to lead. Regardless they were some great gospel hymns. And so to honor her I took the list and turned it into a poem entitled Debbie's Song. We thought you might enjoy it: 

Debbie’s Song

O How I Love Jesus

So Let Me Live close to Him each day, 

Whether I come to the Church in the Valley, 

Or I Come to the Garden Alone.  

I know that I will follow

The Footprints of Jesus wherever they go.  

I am just a Poor Wayfaring Stranger 

Who knows This World is Not My Home. 

Yet I have a Blessed Assurance 

As I walk in the Glory Land Way 

Because Heaven Came Down 

and Glory Filled My Soul. 

So Until the Storm Passes By

I will Sing and Be Happy

As I long for the Paradise Valley

And that beautiful Mansion Over the Hilltop

And so, If We Never Meet Again

This side of heaven

I am confident we will all be together again 

When All of God’s Singers Get Home

Ben Hayes 

          5-28-24