Yeh, you have done your time in hell... true... On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 7:48 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > THE FINAL INSPECTION > > > > The soldier stood and faced God, > > Which must always come to pass. > > He hoped his shoes were shining, > > Just as brightly as his brass. > > > > 'Step forward now, you soldier, > > How shall I deal with you ? > > Have you always turned the other cheek ? > > To My Church have you been true?' > > > > The soldier squared his shoulders and said, > > 'No, Lord, I guess I ain't. > > Because those of us who carry guns, > > Can't always be a saint. > > > > I've had to work most Sundays, > > And at times my talk was tough. > > And sometimes I've been violent, > > Because the world is awfully rough. > > > > But, I never took a penny, > > That wasn't mine to keep... > > Though I worked a lot of overtime, > > When the bills got just too steep. > > > > And I never passed a cry for help, > > Though at times I shook with fear.. > > And sometimes, God, forgive me, > > I've wept unmanly tears. > > > > I know I don't deserve a place, > > Among the people here. > > They never wanted me around, > > Except to calm their fears. > > > > If you've a place for me here, Lord, > > It needn't be so grand. > > I never expected or had too much, > > But if you don't, I'll understand. > > > > There was a silence all around the throne, > > Where the saints had often trod. > > As the soldier waited quietly, > > For the judgment of his God. > > > > 'Step forward now, you soldier, > > You've borne your burdens well. > > Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, > > You've done your time in Hell.' > > > > Author Unknown~ > > . > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "EX,GHPS,1988,V.V" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/exghps1988v_v?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
