Quite suddenly,
It may be at the turning of a lane,
Where I stand to watch a skylark soar
From out of the swelling grain,
That the trump of God shall thrill me,
With its call so loud and clear,
And I’m called away to meet Him,
Whom of all I hold most dear.
Quite suddenly,
It may be in His house I bend my knee
When a Kingly voice long hoped for
Comes at last to summon me
And the fellowship of earthlife,
That has seemed so passing sweet
Proves nothing but the shadow of
Our meeting at His feet.
Quite suddenly,
It may be as I tread a busy street
Strong to endure life’s stress and strain,
Its every call to meet
That through the roar of traffic,
A trumpet silvery clear
Shall stir my startled senses
And proclaim His coming near
Quite suddenly,
It may be as I lie in dreamless sleep
God’s gift to many a sorrowing heart,
With no more tears to weep
That a call shall break my slumber
And a voice sound in my ear
Rise up, my love, and come away,
Behold, the Bridegroom’s here.
From, ‘The Continual Burnt Offering’
H.A. Ironside
Looking for that blessed hope,
and the glorious appearing
of the great God and our Saviour
Jesus Christ;
Titus 2:13
You Can Trust Him 
Kim, thank you for sharing this older writing that spans time, the years and the tears, to remind us that we wait in anticipation for that blessed Wedding Day when everything will be reconciled in our Lord forever. You are a blessing to all who read your witness of God’s grace. We pray for a blessed new year for you and your family. 🙂
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Thank you, Fran. Blessings to you in the New Year. See you at the wedding supper!
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So very beautiful! Thank you for sharing this. It stirs a longing in my heart that has been a little stifled by long-term grief. Thank you.
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Peace and rest to you in the New Year, Leanne. God bless you.
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Thank you, Kim. Same to you.
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Amen Kim and Happy New Year to you and yours.
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Thank you, Bruce. A Happy New Year to you!
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Oh what a beautiful day!
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Oh, Yes!
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