Grave Robber

This present life can be unbearable at times- too many struggles, too many losses, too much confusion. Even our greatest joys are fleeting, tinged with the sadness that they will not last, all is temporary. An eternal perspective is needed to counterbalance the weight of this world. There is more then what we see; more then what we know. Someday our journey here will come to an end and then the real living begins.

This song is to be played at my funeral. I am not anticipating this event any time soon but I like to keep in mind the lyrics; they bring me great comfort and courage. Some day all will be made right, all will be good. May I walk faithfully until then.

"There's a step that we all take alone
An appointment we have with the great unknown
Like a vapor this life is just waiting to pass
Like the flowers that fade, like the withering grass

But life seems so long and death so complete
And the grave an impossible potion to cheat
But there's One who has been there and still lives to tell
There is One who has been through both heaven and hell
and the grave will come up empty handed that day
Jesus will come and steal us away.

Many still mourn, many still weep for those that they love who have fallen asleep
But we have this hope though our hearts may still ache
Just one shout from above and they all will awake
And in the reunion of joy we will see Death will be swallowed in sweet victory

When the last enemy is done, from the dust will come a song
Those asleep will be awakened, not a one will be forsakened
He shall wipe away our tears, He will steal away our fears
There will be no sad tomorrow, there will be no pain and sorrow

Where is the sting, tell me where is the bite?
When the grave robber comes like a thief in the night.
Where is the victory, where is the prize?
When the grave robber comes and death finally dies." -Petra