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Greater Love Has no Man

As I Lay Dying

Now as I lay dying, place me 'neath the sod;

As I go from the arms of my Angel—into the arms of my God.

To that place where I've heard of—where I long to be:

Where all men are equal—and all men are free.

Where lions and lambs may lay down in peace:

Where all this world's burdens and troubles may cease.

It's a place made of silver—with streets made of gold.

Where no one is hungry—and no one is cold

Where the sweet saving waters flow swift by the throne.

Where at last this tired spirit will find its home.

Yes, I have a mansion in that far away place.

Built by His love—and warmed by His grace.

And with Him I shall dwell in that heavenly land;

Following His footfalls—and holding His hand.

And I promise you this, Sweet, that I will not fail,

to wait for you, Love—in that heavenly vale.

So as I lay dying please do not cry for me,

For I'm going to heaven—to wait for thee!

Dreams of Julie

I used to dream of Seraphim,

conceived by God - and sent by Him;

to warm this cold and lonely place -

with His sweet and wonderous grace.

Sent down to earth now just for me,

to warm my heart and let me see -

what true love can really be -

to melt these chains and set me free.

To fill this heart of mine so lonely,

with a love for me - and for me only.

A sweet and precious Angel of love,

from our God who dwells above.

And then those dreams of love so true -

came to life when I met you;

when first I felt your warm embrace -

and knew your kiss and saw your face.

Now each time I see your wonderous face -

my heart is in a holy place.

And each time I hold your hand in mine -

I understand what is divine;

And I want to stay within your arms -

and feel your love, and know your charms;

For in your warm and sweet embrace -

is genuine amazing grace!

Julie's Love

There is light that shines much brighter

than the light at Heaven's door.

There is love much stronger -

than any love before.

There is a taste so very sweet,

much sweeter than fine wine.

And there is a touch more tender -

than the leaf upon the vine.

The light is that in Julie's eyes;

the eyes that I adore.

The love is in her heart for me;

so strong, so true, so pure.

The taste is that of her sweet lips;

her kisses sweet and warm.

The touch of her tender flesh -

when I hold her in my arms.

Julie is as beautiful

as any work of art.

And there are no thoughts more loving -

than those in Julie's heart.

I would not trade her precious love

for that of any queen;

or all of the gold of any land -

where men have ever been.

Each time I hold her in my arms

and hear her words of love,

I say a special prayer of thanks -

to the Good Lord up above.

Julie Is

She is wisdom, warm and womanly,

with sweetness like fragrancy

of springtime's newly blossomed flowers,

and eyes like stars at twilight hours.

And all of life dwells within her frame,

and all poetry within her name.

And the songs which fill the halls of Heaven

are to the world in her voice given.

And the sun doesn't shine

without brining to mind,

sweet Julie's wonderful frame.

And the choir up in Heaven can't sing -

unless it sings her name.

You...

(For my True Love Julie May)

You stir feelings within me

wich mere words cannot explain;

which resemble sorrow only -

as the dew resembles rain.

Feelings not just in my heart,

but in my very spirit.

Like a gospel hymm within my soul -

but no mortal ear can hear it.

Feelings of overwhelming joy

so loving, tender, sweet.

So kind, so caring, and so soft -

as the sound of Angel's feet.

Feelings deep within my soul

which cannot be expressed.

a loving, warming embers glow -

deep within my breast.

An oasis in desolate land,

an island in the sea,

a candle in the dark of night -

is what you are to me.

And when I bow on bended knee

in prayer to God above;

I give Him thanks with all my heart,

for giving me your love!

River of Life

You have a little unknown brook

running in your heart where gentle breezes blow;

and where blushing birds go down to drink -

and bashful flowers tremble so.

And anyone who sees you, Sweet,

knows that small brook is there;

for your small sweet draught of life -

is daily drunken there.

I love that little secret brook in March

when rivers overflow;

and snow melts from the mountaintops-

and bridges often go!

And later in life's August time

when meadows parch and dry,

beware lest that small, sweet brook of life -

some noontime goes dry!

Greater Love Has No Man...

He gave his life so long ago

so that men could be free.

He stood straight and tall

and faced them all -

And he did it for you and me!

He stood for us all so long ago,

in that land far away.

He faced his death courageously -

and he was heard to say:

"No man shall face oppression,

no man shall live in fear.

All men shall know peace and hope -

that is why I'm here!"

Then he went out

on that sad day -

and gave his life for me.

and he gave it for all men -

who love being free!

Now, how do we remember him,

and the blood he shed that day?

Next time you see a soldier

go up to him and say:

"Thank you!"

(For Sgt. John W. Pruit, U.S.M.C.)