Six years ago, my mother went to be with her Lord and Savior. The smile on her face as she passed into eternity tells me that she was excited to go.
Almost a month ago we had a wonderful reunion here on the ranch. All my siblings, their spouses, Mom's cousin and his wife and friends of the family since we were kids all came for fun and fellowship. The weather was great and there weren't any mosquitoes. We had a great time!
Thinking of that reunion made me think of the reunion that I will have when I reach Heaven. Someday I will see my mom, dad, mother-in-law and Chip's nephew Wade again. There will be many other relatives and friends there to greet me. This past week I was listening to a tape of Chip's dad, Bobby Dye, singing. It brought tears to my eyes as he sang "When Jesus Beckons Me Home."
I know that Jesus will never forsake
His love will find a way
He'll bridge the stream if his hand I will take
When he calls what can I say
Day follows night night follows day
Farther and farther I roam
What will my answer be what can I say
When Jesus beckons me home.
Sometimes the clouds seem to cover his face
Sometimes the skies are so gray
Still by the stars and his wonderful grace
He'll roll the storm clouds away
Day follows night night follows day
Farther and farther I roam
What will my answer be what can I say
When Jesus beckons me home.
Bobby Dye passed into eternity on November 1, 1986 due to an automobile accident. That very day, he had told his cousin that he knew what his answer would be when Jesus beckoned him home.
For years, Bobby had rebelled against his parents and against church (God). About a year before his accident, he had accepted Christ as his Savior. Someday I want to hear his testimony of his changed heart and life.
That song made me think of the song that we sang at my mom's funeral.
Will the Circle be Unbroken
Habershon & Gabriel
There are loved ones in glory
Whose dear forms you often miss
When you close your earthly story
Will you join them in their bliss
(chorus) Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, by and by
In a better home awaiting
In the sky, in the sky
In the joyous days of childhood
Oft they told of wondrous love
Pointed to the dying Savior
Now they dwell with Him above
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, by and by
In a better home awaiting
In the sky, in the sky
You remember songs of heaven
Which you sang with childish voice
Do you love the hymns they taught you
Or are the songs of earth your choice
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, by and by
In a better home awaiting
In the sky, in the sky
You can picture happy gatherings
Round the fireside long ago
And you think of tearful partings
When they left you here below
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, by and by
In a better home awaiting
In the sky, in the sky
One by one their seats were emptied
One by one they went away
Here the circle has been broken
Will it be complete one day
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, by and by
In a better home awaiting
In the sky, in the sky
What will my answer be what can I say
When Jesus beckons me home?
Will the Circle Be Unbroken?
Almost a month ago we had a wonderful reunion here on the ranch. All my siblings, their spouses, Mom's cousin and his wife and friends of the family since we were kids all came for fun and fellowship. The weather was great and there weren't any mosquitoes. We had a great time!
Thinking of that reunion made me think of the reunion that I will have when I reach Heaven. Someday I will see my mom, dad, mother-in-law and Chip's nephew Wade again. There will be many other relatives and friends there to greet me. This past week I was listening to a tape of Chip's dad, Bobby Dye, singing. It brought tears to my eyes as he sang "When Jesus Beckons Me Home."
When Jesus Beckons Me Home Lyrics
The Stanley Brothers
I know that Jesus will never forsake
His love will find a way
He'll bridge the stream if his hand I will take
When he calls what can I say
Day follows night night follows day
Farther and farther I roam
What will my answer be what can I say
When Jesus beckons me home.
Sometimes the clouds seem to cover his face
Sometimes the skies are so gray
Still by the stars and his wonderful grace
He'll roll the storm clouds away
Day follows night night follows day
Farther and farther I roam
What will my answer be what can I say
When Jesus beckons me home.
Bobby Dye passed into eternity on November 1, 1986 due to an automobile accident. That very day, he had told his cousin that he knew what his answer would be when Jesus beckoned him home.
For years, Bobby had rebelled against his parents and against church (God). About a year before his accident, he had accepted Christ as his Savior. Someday I want to hear his testimony of his changed heart and life.
That song made me think of the song that we sang at my mom's funeral.
Will the Circle be Unbroken
Habershon & Gabriel
There are loved ones in glory
Whose dear forms you often miss
When you close your earthly story
Will you join them in their bliss
(chorus) Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, by and by
In a better home awaiting
In the sky, in the sky
In the joyous days of childhood
Oft they told of wondrous love
Pointed to the dying Savior
Now they dwell with Him above
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, by and by
In a better home awaiting
In the sky, in the sky
You remember songs of heaven
Which you sang with childish voice
Do you love the hymns they taught you
Or are the songs of earth your choice
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, by and by
In a better home awaiting
In the sky, in the sky
You can picture happy gatherings
Round the fireside long ago
And you think of tearful partings
When they left you here below
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, by and by
In a better home awaiting
In the sky, in the sky
One by one their seats were emptied
One by one they went away
Here the circle has been broken
Will it be complete one day
Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, by and by
In a better home awaiting
In the sky, in the sky
John 3:3
Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (NKJV)
What will my answer be what can I say
When Jesus beckons me home?
Will the Circle Be Unbroken?
