POEM - I THANK THEE GOD THAT I HAVE LIVED

Two dear Aunt's have died in the last two weeks. The following poem was read at one of their funerals.

I Thank Thee, God, that I have lived

In this great world and known its many joys;

The songs of birds, the strong sweet scent of hay

And cooling breezes in the secret dusk;

The flaming sunsets at close of day;

Hills, and the lonely, heather covered moors;

Music at night, and moonlight on the sea,

The beat of the waves upon the rocky shore

And wild white spray, flung high in ecstasy;

The faithful eyes of dogs and treasured books;

And all that makes life dear and beautiful.

Because of these and other blessings poured

Unasked upon my wondering head,

Because I know there is yet to come

An even richer and more glorious life,

And most of all, because Thine only Son

Once sacrificed life's loveliness for me -

I thank Thee, God that I have lived.

(Elizabeth Craven)

(Rest in peace Auntie Kath and Auntie Mary - God bless)