As spring is surrounding us (Texas more than other states right now it seems), we know that Easter is just around the corner. We see beautiful flowers, new growth on plants, and green grass.
Easter, the time of the year when we are reminded of a fresh new beginning. It makes me feel like I have another chance to “get it right.” A new beginning. That’s what our Savior gave to us.
But for believers, we are also reminded of the pain and suffering and the eventual slaying of our Christ, the Messiah. But the story does not end there. We cannot end with the story of our Lord’s suffering, because we know there is new life for all Believers because of that suffering. Our celebration is because of the resurrection of our Lord!
Recently, my father John Earl Seelig, sent a note about a hymn that my mother, Virginia, had saved and had hand written words on the back. The following is the song and note which seems so appropriate for this coming season of hope and rejoicing.
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Steve,
A little while ago I was looking through a file and found a song Virginia loved. It is so appropriate for this season:
KING OF MY LIFE
King of my life, I crown Thee now
Thine shalt the glory be
Lest I forget Thy thorn-crowned brow,
Lead me to Calvary
Refrain
Lest I forget Gethsemane
Lest I forget Thine agony
Lest I forget Thy love for me
Lead me to Calvary.
Show me the tomb where Thou was laid
Tenderly mourned and wept
Angels in robes of light arrayed
Guarded Thee while Thou slept. Refrain
Let me, like Mary, through the gloom
Come with a gift to Thee
Show to me now the empty tomb,
Lead me to Calvary. Refrain
May I be willing, Lord, to bear
Daily my cross for Thee,
Even Thy cup of grief to share
Thou hast borne all for me. Refrain
She had written several things on the back including “If your body suffers pain, Health you can’t regain And your soul is almost sinking in despair, Jesus knows the pain you feel He can save and He can heal.”
And I remember so well when she breathed her last breath, the biggest smile I ever saw covered her face and I knew immediately that her pain was gone and she was at peace.
LOTS AND LOTS OF LOVE
DAD