Keys from the Master fade away |
The Key The Master had thousands of keys Hanging in rows on the wall, There was one Key that had been there Long as anyone could recall. He'd seen the Master take other keys From their usual hanging place. He put them in His pocket With a smile upon His face. The oldest Key that was hanging there Wondered what became of each friend. He'd heard when they left with the Master Their life would come to an end. Then one day the Master said, "I need you today!" That oldest Key was filled with fear As the Master took him away. They traveled to an apartment, An old man was in a chair. He was reading the Bible on his lap While smoothing his thin, gray hair. The Master presented the old man the Key, "It's time to use this, my friend. You have been a faithful servant, Your job here is at an end. You'll only need to use this Key once, And then it will fade away. Your mansion in Heaven is ready, You're going there today!" When Heaven's door was opened, The Key lost all its fear. Instead, it was filled with wonder At the sounds that reached his ear. The old man stepped over the threshold Standing tall, and bent no more; He had received a new body When he opened Heaven's front door. And as the Key faded away He was filled with complete euphoria, He could hear the angels singing, "Gloria, Gloria, Gloria....." |