Because

[grapehound]

Because you prayed and sent your thoughts across the air,
To ask God, that every soul that felt despair,
Would sleep tonight; Then find tomorrows new born day
Had chased their fears and sorrows right away.

Because you prayed that war and earthly strife would cease,
That all the nations of the earth would live in peace,
The peace of God, the spirits highest accolade,
Will tranquilise your sleep tonight, because you prayed.

Because you smiled to cheer that soul who mourned a friend,
Then made her understand that death is not the end.
That life continues in other spheres,
Thus helping her to stem the flow of bitter tears.
Because you smiled, when in you own life, times were sad,
Within God's special keeping, you'll be domiciled
When you pass over from this life; Because you smiled.

Because you heard, whenever someone called for help and you leant a hand
Till they were fit once more, upon their own account to stand,
Then told them that they owed you nought for helping them along.
Twas help someone had given you, and said to pass it on.

Because you heard when ere God called and made His will to do
And counted it an honour that the one He chose was you.
When you return to spirit, God will greet you with the words,
" I know you, faithful spirit. You're the one who always heard."

Anon