The Young Soldier’s Lines

When this you see, don’t think of me
As lying in the grave,
But think of God’s eternal love
Shown in the gift He gave.
A false profession once I made,
And never thought I lied,
But now I know my ransom’s paid,
Paid when my Saviour died.
I knew I was a sinner,
When for His help I cried;
And then I saw for all my sin
My Saviour crucified.
So weep no more my loved ones now,
And let God comfort bring,
For He’ll be swift to bring you help:
Our God knows everything.
So sing sweet songs of gladness —
God bless you on life’s way —
For I have done with sadness,
I shall live through endless day.

A. G. C. R