I Closed My Eyes
by Barbara Philbrook

I closed my eyes, I fell asleep.
I dreamt a dream that was so neat.

I saw a place as bright as snow,
and into it's brilliance I had to go.

I felt a warmth beyond compare,
I know my Savior was very near.

I felt no pain sorrow or fright,
my whole being felt pure delight.

I've no claim to Heaven I went,
I know only 'twas the best time I've ever spent.

I know too if they said I'd die tomorrow,
I'd feel no dread, fear or sorrow.

I know there is a place of quiet rest.
I've experienced it myself and feel so blessed.

I heard no sound and no one was in sight.
I just know it felt so very right.

A calm purer that I've ever known.
I know in my heart I am God's very own.

I'll live each day as well as I can,
extending invitations to my fellow man.

Telling them of the salvation story,
and how Jesus reigns in glory.

Asking them to also make the choice,
to accept Jesus with their own voice.

To secure their own reservation today,
by bowing their heads as they pray.

I closed my eyes and was given just a taste,
and now not one moment do I want to waste.

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