January 6, 2011

• Two sheep, Two sisters (a joyous requiem)

  Two sheep, though far we both had wandered
  Into the Shepherd's arms were gently gathered

  Great grace flowed down from high above
  Made us partakers of God's unmerited love

  The Lamb's pierced hands and side and feet
  Blood sacrifice made atonement full and complete

  Holy Spirit fell, our hearts circumcised
  Imparted life-giving baptismal fire

  The blessed Word opened to us wider
  Christ became our all-surpassing desire

  The veil torn, His banner unfurled
  Within our chests our hearts they burned

  Two sisters, now we sat at His feet
  Family worship, so full and sweet

  Translated into the pure, eternal light
  Shared fellowship with Him a delight

  A table prepared, the banquet spread
  His poured-out Blood and broken Bread

  Holy Spirit, our seal and guarantee
  Gave boldness to approach the mercy seat

  Hinds' feet leaped, set on high places
  Spirit endowed, we ran our races

  Your soul this day our Savior bade you
  "Come, my love, to the mansion I made you"

  Dear sister and friend, I cannot lie
  I'll miss you dearly, I don't deny

  But in the end death will not be victorious
  Christ's bride will be gathered, blameless and glorious

  Not one sheep missing, all united at the trumpet call
  The Bridegroom will descend in glory and take us all

  That Day we'll sing together forever with saints from all the nations
  In Jerusalem, built and made by God, the city with foundations

  ---

  In memory of a dear sister in Christ who went to glory earlier today.

  Other recent posts...

  • How can we say? ~ This cancer | letter 91 on assurance & fighting for joy
  • Pondering death ~ Are you a beggar?
  • don't waste your Christmas | exchange this world's madness for Heaven's gladness (letter 95 on joy)
  • I thought it would be easier

  See also Links to my posts on friendship, death and mourning (includes the above links, plus several others) and Friendship through His Spirit (a hymn of thanksgiving to God)

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