Though the years have passed so quickly,

                        I stand in amazement and in awe.

 That His Grace still nourishes my soul,

                        In spite of my failures and falls.

I know death will have its final day,

                        But, my hope in the Resurrection grows.

 Its sting past, eternity at last,

                        With my Savior, who cares and knows.

All these trials and hardships behind me,

                        Then walls of jasper, streets of gold.

 And time……forever, to praise and worship,

                        The Lamb upon His throne.

 The Light of Him, who saved us,

                        Will shine forever and evermore.

 Press on by faith, press on,

                        For He waits on that distant shore…..

by Tom Stratton