The Lighthouse Keeper

The people gathered around him;
As he was laid to rest that day,
Not far from the water,
A few yards from the bay.

The Preacher preached a sermon,
And the people sang a hymn,
Then they all told their stories;
Of what he'd done for them.

"I was lost out on the water;
In a cold December storm,
But he kept his light there burning,
To guide me back from harm."

Too late upon the water;
Caught without a light;
Many a weary Seaman;
Was saved there in the night.

Faithful Lighthouse Keeper,
Let me stand faithful too;
That others may see Jesus,
In things I say and do.

That others out there drifting
On life's troubled sea,
Might see the light of Jesus;
When they look at me.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 5/28/2020 10:45:00 PM
Reminds me of that hymn "This little light of mine" - made me smile. Makes me feel loved.
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Wanda Daugherty
Date: 5/29/2020 11:12:00 AM
Thank you. I framed that Poem with a picture of a lighthouse and gave it to my son for last Christmas, i wrote it for the occasion, He is both a licensed Counselor and Ass. Pastor. He loved it and said he would hang it in his office.
Date: 12/26/2019 4:58:00 PM
Hello Wanda Daughterty, I have enjoyed this poem about the lighthouse keeperHave a nice evening my friend.
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Wanda Daugherty
Date: 12/26/2019 11:08:00 PM
Thank you! That's something to strive for, to carry the light, I don't always do a very good job, but I try. I am very glad you enjoyed my poem.
Date: 12/26/2019 4:18:00 PM
a wonderful deep and emotive write with a great spiritual ending...
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Wanda Daugherty
Date: 12/26/2019 11:06:00 PM
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed this I wanted to carry a message!
Date: 12/26/2019 2:42:00 PM
So truly beautiful my friend. A wonderful, powerful write. Well written, elegantly phrased, articulately finished...with Grace. Merry Christmas and God Bless. Ann
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Wanda Daugherty
Date: 12/26/2019 4:12:00 PM
Mercy! Thank you so much! I am not used to such! You truly made my day, Such affirmation is a rare gift! God bless you!
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