~ A Baby's Message ~

I am just a little baby
And I did not linger here;
I went straight to be with Jesus
And I'm waiting for you there.

Many dwelling here where I live
Waited years to enter in;
Struggled through a world of sorrow,
And their lives were marred with sin.

So, dear parents, don't you sorrow,
I am not held in death's cold tomb.
I have gone to be with Jesus;
Wipe those tears and chase the gloom.

Thank you for the life you gave me,
It was brief, but don't complain;
I have all of heaven's glory:
Suffered none of earthling's pain.
Thank you for the name you gave me;
I'd have liked to brought it fame -
Had I lingered in earth's shadow's
Might instead have brought it shame.

'Tho you miss me, please remember --
I'm of all God's lambs most blest;
I'd have loved to stay there with you
But our Shepherd knew what was best.

*J.C. Brumfield*
(adapted)