City of Lights-Light of the City'
High on a bluff, overlooking the city,
Watching night lights come on- it looks so pretty.
Lights in offices as folks finish their work day;
House lights turned on by people home to stay.
A big bank of lights for the school football game.
Neon lights flash out and establishment's name.
See the street lights which are burning so bright,
That they make folks feel secure while walking at night.
Traffic lights , too, going from red to green;
All types, styles, and sizes that can easily be seen.
Don't forget the headlights of thousands of cars.
From this vantage point, they are a myriad of stars.
In a city this large, many people live there;
But I know of a larger one that is built foursquare.
I'm bound for that city, of which I've been told,
The Gates are of pearl; the streets of pure gold.
Though my eyes have never seen it before,
There I will abide- my home for evermore'
In that city, there will be One Light'
'Twill always be day; we'll be done with night.
The walls are fifteen hundred miles long on every side,
And the City will be equally as high.
My Brother's there now, preparing my place.
Soon- oh very soon- I'll behold his dear face'
I can wonder those streets but Ill never be lost;
My reservation was purchased at Calvary's Cross.
Yes, that's where I'm going once this life is through.
My question to you is "Will I see you there too?"
You can reserve a spot now- no need to wait,
Even tomorrow may prove to be too late.
Arthur Ball(H.S.L.P.)
October 30, 2005
Copyright © Robert Ball | Year Posted 2009
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