Please write on my tombstone
There's no need for a name
When folks see my tombstone
For without forgiveness
When we have repented
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Forgiven
An old man was dying
And he said to his friends,
"I have one last request
Before my time here ends.
One solitary word,
Forgiven," he told them
" 'Tis life's lesson well learned.
Or a choice bible quote,
'Cause I've been Forgiven
I truly have no doubt.
And they read that one word,
Perhaps they will listen…
A heartfelt message heard.
What hope am I sharing,
What peace will I leave you
For all of my caring.
And Jesus has given…
Then we can be certain
That we've been Forgiven."
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© Viola Doncaster, Nov. 21, 1998.
Inspired by a story told by
Rev. Norman MacPhee.
