A mansion so wonderfully made, 
                            Prepared by Gods’ own hand; 
                                A reward for all who 
                           Will follow His 'salvation plan'. 

                                 It is there, though 
                              My own eyes cannot see. 
                               But, with HOPE, I know 
                             Eternal joy is there for me. 

                                 It is there because 
                                  I live by FAITH. 
                             For, it is there that I know 
                                I will always be safe. 

                             It is there I know, because 
                              Of one important thing ... 
                             How Christ gave up His life 
                         So that Satan will feel death's sting. 

                             Why do you have problems 
                            With which you cannot cope? 
                             I will tell you what you lack. 
                            You are living without HOPE! 

                          As we build our FAITH and TRUST 
                      (Our heart and soul look HEAVEN BOUND), 
                         We will one day, with fulfilled HOPE, 
                      Hear the signaling of the trumpet's sound. 

                       by:   Martha Duke Manley 
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