There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"
Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead
[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise
There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes
Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead
Several people, including two family members, have passed on to their eternal home this week.
Chris Tomlin's song brings a peace to my heart as I picture them in heaven:
-those without legs, rising
-those who've been broken, whole
-those with sorrow, no more tears
-those in pain, pain free
-those who have been faithful, rewarded
-those who have believed without seeing, seeing Him face-to-face
I don't know about you, but I want to hear "well done, thou good and faithful servant" as I sing with countless friends, family members and the saints of old:
"And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise"
May you rest in peace, Mike, Everett, Patricia and Kevin.
