For every burden that we bear,
For every sorrow, every care,
There’s a reason
For every grief that bows the head,
For every tear-drop that is shed,
There’s a reason
For every hurt, for every plight,
For every lonely pain racked night,
There’s a reason
But if we trust God as we should,
All must work out for our good,
He knows the reason.
Author Unknown
A Mother's Farewell to her Children
When I must leave you for a while
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow
To you through the years,
But start out bravely
With a gallant smile;
And for my sake
And in my name
Live on and of
All things the same,
Feed not your loneliness
On empty days,
But fill each waking hour
In useful ways,
Reach out your hand
In comfort and in cheer
And I in turn will comfort you
And hold you near;
And never, never
Be afraid to die,
For I am waiting
For you in the sky.
