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Wanda
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0 posted 2001-11-08 12:12 PM


Things to Know

When my time here on earth is done
And my life’s race has been run
There are things I want to know
Did my life count; did my faith show

When my eyes close and this life is no more
And I am with the One I adore
Will others remember my love for the Lord
And the truths of His mighty Sword

When I kneel before Almighty God
No longer a part of this earthly sod
Will He look at me and say, “Well done”
Faithful servant your race has been won

There are things I really want to know
Life is short; then it’s time to go
When I stand before Christ, my King
Will there be crowns, for Him, I bring

I don’t want to stand in shame and tears
I don’t want to be filled with fears
I want to experience joy inexpressable
And thank God eternal life was accessible

Written by, Wanda 11/8/01


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keoni
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1 posted 2001-11-08 02:47 PM


The whole thing was great but I particularly liked the last stanza
"I don’t want to stand in shame and tears
I don’t want to be filled with fears
I want to experience joy inexpressable
And thank God eternal life was accessible"

This was awesome. Thank you
Jon

"Only God can judge me" Tupac Shakur
"Sometimes it takes a painful loss to realize you are free"- Bouncing Souls

Wanda
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2 posted 2001-11-08 03:05 PM


Jon; Thank you for your gracious words regarding this poem.  Wanda
ellie LeJeune
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3 posted 2001-11-08 06:00 PM


Wanda; I love this beautiful poem...my prayer is often that i leave as much love behind as possible...Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

Wanda
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4 posted 2001-11-08 08:55 PM


Ellie; I think that is a wonderful prayer to pray.  I think of the passage of scripture that says, "We love because He first loved us."  We have the capacity to love because His Spirit indwells our body house.  To share His love is one of the greatest privileges we have.  Thank you for your response to this poem.  Wanda
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5 posted 2001-11-08 11:25 PM


A beautiful poem Wanda.  Your questions are much like many other people's I'm sure. We can look forward to the answers!

Betty Lou Hebert

Wanda
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6 posted 2001-11-09 08:16 AM


Betty; I am confident others have those same questions. I believe asking the questions helps us to focus on what is important at this time. It's sort of like a runner in a race keeping the eye on the goal.  Thank you Betty for your response.  Wanda
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