I've endured this world enough Just surviving is rough and tough, My worn body is a failing vessel And I yearn for that final trestle. Lord I've got leaving on my mind, Deliver me If you'd be so kind, I've languished here until I'm old And I long to be on streets of gold. I am weakened wrinkled and ill And precious Lord if it be thy will, Bear me away to that bright city, With worship I pray for pity. Send down a sweet angel band To surround and take my hand, Lift me high to that pearly gate Where my dear loved ones wait. Up through clouds out of sight Carried on wings of snow-white, Gently yet swiftly bear me away, I'm ready for Heaven this day. My trust in you Lord is strong Knowing I am freed of wrong, In mercy you have forgiven me, With you is where I want to be. So strike up the sweet angels choir Lord make this my happiest hour, Blessed am I in your good grace, Carry me to that heavenly place. Dear Lord living is becoming hard Any life left is but a harder shard, I'm longing for my eternal home, In thy realm of brilliance I belong. I bubble over with joy thinking about That moment my name is called out, I'll rest tired bones on golden shore In a land of happiness forevermore. Lord I've shined up my dancing shoes When it's me you're willing to choose, I'm ready to dance thru Heaven's gate And I pray I won't have long to wait. ~*~ Ready For Heaven ~*~ ©Written by: Kenneth J. Ellison 03-05-04 Song title: "The Eastern Gate" Return   Poetry By Ken   Guestbook   Email Ken To send this page to someone