Eternal Peace

By L F Anderson and D D Ames - 1973

As I stand here gazing around

I see the stones upon the ground

Names of strangers and loved ones I see

Some would think me silly

And though the air is chilly

I feel your warm presence here with me

Memories flash before my face

As I stand in this solemn place

For an instant I close my eyes

I see you smiling and standing near

And your sweet voice I long to hear

Your years were long and ever wise

This is your home, so still and calm

As I reach out to touch the palm

Of your dear sweet gentle hand

You've found your peace, your haven

Your refuge from the strife and cravin'

As you battled the evils of the land

And so, your soul has found contentment

You leave this life with no resentment

To journey to a far and better home

Where troubles are not heard of

Where God has built his home with love

With silver floors and a golden dome

With Angels voices heard on high

And lyrics of Sweet Bye and Bye

Where only happiness is measured

By the joys of eternal peace

Where you have a never ending lease

And your thoughts of others treasured