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Death Defied
by Angela M. Baker-Bridge From afar, now round your bed Reminiscing of days gone by Each remembering a different tale Buried deep in heart and head Faced with frailty instead of power We know not who you are Only who you used to be Before this painful hour We laugh, cry, in silence wait Whispering in your room Wondering if you really know How perilous your fate Head of silver, skin now pale Limbs weakened by your pain We listen as the experts tell They fear their ways may fail Gathering round we all pray Anointing you with oil God the Father isn't through And He will have the final say Speaking life, singing praise Reading from His Word Surrounding you with our love Planning for future days We know each life shall die God's will we must accept And feel it's not yet your time So now from death please fly Hope sustained will life renew Healing rivers still flow Standing on His promises This now we claim for you Daddy as they wheel you out We won't bid final goodbyes But plan our celebration tonight As others will all, be surprised From death, we're snatching you away As often, you saved our lives We love you with all our hearts And thank God you're ours today 09-13-07 ______________________________________ Married to a minister for 30-yrs, Angela has two sons, a daughter-in-law, and two grandsons. She's passionately creative with a versatile portfolio. Out of hurt and pain, Angela writes from her heart and life. She touches others as she gives God the glory. She married a former pastor in '03. Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |