Does the journey seem long,
The path rugged and steep?
Are there briars and thorns on the way?
Do sharp stones cut your feet
As you struggle to rise
To the heights thru the heat of the day?
Is your heart faint and sad,
Your soul weary within,
As you toil 'neath your burden of care?
Does the load heavy seem
You are forced now to lift?
Is there no one your burden to share?
Let your heart be not faint
Now the journey's begun;
There is One who still beckons to you.
So look upward in joy
And take hold of his hand;
He will lead you to heights that are new-
A land holy and pure,
Where all trouble doth end,
And your life shall be free from all sin,
Where no tears shall be shed,
For no sorrows remain.
Take his hand and with him enter in.
Text by Joseph Fielding Smith (1876-1972)
All photos taken by Duncan D. Horne around Bukit Sekilau, Kuantan, Malaysia
Where life and death begin
ReplyDeleteAnd love and joy reign
Beautiful and clever juxtaposition of verse and pictures, Duncan!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
DeleteThese gorgeous photos perfectly accompany this beautiful poem.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Thank you Leovi
DeleteTake His hand and with Him enter in. What a truly delightful post Duncan. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome mum!
DeleteNot at all as we see our life as a great adventure, good post Duncan.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda, keep enjoying the adventure!
DeleteAmazing observation about life and life's journey. Photos and poem seem to complement one another. Love it.
ReplyDeleteLili
Thanks so much Lili! It's one of my favourite hymns.
DeleteWonderful post.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteThanks Duncan, I learned something today !
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to read my post!
DeleteWhat an excellent idea. I loved this mix of poetry and photography. And it delivered quite a profound message to.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ros!
DeleteWow! That was beautiful. I love that!
ReplyDeleteMy gratitude is yours!
DeleteLove this! Great job!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it, and thank you!
DeleteLove this! Great job!
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