So long have I wondered That when I round life’s last bend How it then will be in time and space When beginning follows end
Will I continue my earthly journey In a new and unearthly place Or start there again totally anew In a state of blissful grace
I cannot fathom the if or the how Nor anticipate the why or when But come it will, as we all know An end, a beginning, a new then
Yet this time will be forever With him again, a new beginning Starting as an end to earthly things From life’s winter to eternal spring
Where all love life and love will flourish God’s peace and love will truly abound Then there, in true and total family Living together forever on holy ground
There without worry nor separation All relationships perfected in the Son Unburdened by human challenge In holy presence of the Blessed ONE
Alive again in new and perfect way Unfettered by human burden There, blest by eternal presence Finally all truth for us is certain
Without human terms or condition Without past nor future longing Only real and joyful presence Of God’s eternal family, belonging
Where past and future no longer exist Holy eternal peace and joy will abound As in angelic perfection all living in love Present there forever on holy ground
Dear Jesus we pray, As we long to be with you again With the Father and the Spirit of Love Lift us from life’s burdens with hope And grant that we join all in peace and love To live with you and all saints forever In the eternal glow of your grace above