Goodnight

Last night a Godly wife and homeschooling Mom (really an understatement because she and her family have made such a huge and positive impact for homeschooling) passed away.  Sono Harris was diagnosed with cancer just a few months before she died.  Time is truly short, and none of us knows if God will grant us tomorrow.

Her son posted this wonderful song...truly a comforting reminder of the hope we have as Christians.  It's just been a year since Mountain Man's Dad passed away as well as my cousin's father, and my own father is so frail.  I ask myself more and more if I'm redeeming the time for His glory.

(You can hear the song here....just remember to turn off the blog music first.)



I journey forth rejoicing
From this dark vale of tears,
To heavenly joy and freedom,
From earthly bonds and fears;
Where Christ our Lord shall gather
All His redeemed again,
His kingdom to inherit.
Goodnight, goodnight till then!

Why thus so sadly weeping,
Beloved ones of my heart?
The Lord is good and gracious,
Though now He bids us part.
Oft have we met in gladness.
And we shall meet again,
All sorrow left behind us.
Goodnight, goodnight till then!

I go to see His glory,
Whom we have loved below:
I go, the blessed angels,
The holy saints to know.
Our lovely ones departed,
I go to find again,
And wait for you to join us.
Goodnight, goodnight till then!

I hear the Saviour calling,
The joyful hour has come:
The angel guards are ready
To guide me to our home,
Where Christ our Lord shall gather
All His redeemed again,
His kingdom to inherit.
Goodnight, goodnight till then!


You can purchase the song here.