The Arms of Heaven

(I wrote this with an amazing woman in mind. She was 99 when she went to be with Jesus. She is someone I will always remember with a smile on her face and a child like love in her heart. Grandma M. this one's for you.)


In the arms of Heaven I see you embraced
Forever captured in the wellsprings of grace
You’ve been set free from a world of pain
Set free to dance with joy again

I see the Saviour with outstretched hands
Waiting to welcome you into His promised land
Taking your fingers now healthy and whole
To his lips for a kiss for his bride adorned

The whole host of Heaven breaks out in song
"She’s home at last, we’ve waited so long
Praise to the Lord, His mercy is shown
Another lamb here of His very own”

Then over a hill you see them come
Faces remembered one by one
Your loved ones that left, that went on before
Were waiting for you at Heaven’s door

Then the smiles on their faces bring a tear to your eye
There were others that you loved that were left behind
At the sight of your teardrops the Saviour approached
Wiping them gently and holding you close

"You’re home now my child, I’ve brought you here
There’s no room in Heaven for a saddened tear
Your loved ones are safe in my arms today
I have not left them or bid them away
They have my strength to face each tomorrow
Though for a time and a season there will be some sorrow

The comfort in His words brought a smile to your face
That radiated its beauty in the Heavenly place

Now I bid you farewell, but I will see you again
When I join in the dance in the arms of Heaven