 HER UPLIFTED EYES Though this earth will no longer Bring her sunsets to admire, Oh, how for nature's beauty She never did tire... A flower even of The smallest lowly sort, To her was of The greatest import... She adored a full shining moon Gasping in amazement and surprise, Never failing to meet its gaze With her uplifted eyes... Especially were the tops Of the trees so tall, Much in her conversation For she loved them one and all... Her zeal for God's creation Inspired and touched many a heart's cord, For Catherine Shaner Seaman's life Gave glory and honor to her Lord. Thus, her testimony vividly lives today In the flowers, sun, moon, and stars around-- For where we witness God's handiwork and designs 'Tis there, reminders of her love for them, And her love for us too will be found. --Veronica Lee Brandon The music you are hearing in the background is called "Beyond the Sunset." The lyrics are as follows: When with our Savior heav'n is begun; Earth's toiling ended, O glorious dawning, Beyond the sunset, when day is done. Beyond the sunset no clouds will gather, No storms will threaten, no fears annoy; O day of gladness, O day unending, Beyond the sunset, eternal joy! Beyond the sunset a hand will guide me To God, the Father, whom I adore; His glorious presence, His words of welcome, Will be my portion on that fair shore. Beyond the sunset, O glad reunion, With our dear loved ones who've gone before; In that fair homeland we'll know no parting, Beyond the sunset forevermore! --Virgil P. Brock
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