The Ladder of Life
When we begin the top rung is hidden
and far beyond reach, we know
A view of the future to us is forbidden
as upward and onward we go
One step then another, in trust each is taken
the climb often wearies our heart
The thing that will never, be wrong or mistaken
is the faith that it took us to start
He knows we are weak, provisions been made
His angels are not far away
A faint cry for help will summon their aid
as we call out in need every day
We won't hear the trumpet or heaven's applause
or the victory song being sung
Until we in faith, make our final last pause...
and step on the very top rung
David Kettler, January 19th 2012
This was written after being prompted by Mom as to the fact that she's
nearing the top rung. She wondered if there might be a poem in it!
When we begin the top rung is hidden
and far beyond reach, we know
A view of the future to us is forbidden
as upward and onward we go
One step then another, in trust each is taken
the climb often wearies our heart
The thing that will never, be wrong or mistaken
is the faith that it took us to start
He knows we are weak, provisions been made
His angels are not far away
A faint cry for help will summon their aid
as we call out in need every day
We won't hear the trumpet or heaven's applause
or the victory song being sung
Until we in faith, make our final last pause...
and step on the very top rung
David Kettler, January 19th 2012
This was written after being prompted by Mom as to the fact that she's
nearing the top rung. She wondered if there might be a poem in it!
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