Sunday, November 21, 2010

The FOUR LAST THINGS

Life is short and death is sure
The hour of death remains obscure.
A soul you have, and only one,
if that be lost, all hope is gone.
Waste not time, while time shall last;
for after death 'tis ever past.
All-seeing God, your Judge will be,
and Heaven or Hell your destiny.
All earthly things will speed away,
Eternity, alone, will stay.

(from) The New Revised Jesus, Mary, Joseph Novena Manual
by Father Stedman

2 comments:

  1. I am 70 yrs. old & still remember my mother teaching all her six children this poem. It has remained in my memory all my life.

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  2. Thank you for posting this poem. I am a Catholic who professes the Traditions of Holy Faith. I appreciate the Wisdom of past teachings, and bringing Truth into the Light 🌲👑🌲👑

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