Years ago, I had the privilege of conducting the funeral
service for Bill Fergusen. His daughter Shelly (now Shelly
Long), sang one of the prettiest song I’ve ever heard. It was
called “What a Beautiful Day to go Home”. I just got to
thinking about what could have been. Hope you like it.

It’s a Beautiful Day to go Home
By Ralph “Yankee” Arnold

To be born in heaven, and not on earth
Would by-pass leaven, and its’ terrible curse

To be born above, and not below
Death could not reign, for flesh could not sow

To be born of spirit, and not of flesh
Man need not work, nor would he rest

To be born divine, without limit of time
Man would not fail, for sin of mind

To be born of God, and not of man
We would not choose life’s shifting sand

To be born incorruptible, without threat of death
We would be indestructible, T’would be no last breath

But be as it may, let God have his say
Not that man has his will, but that God has his way

To be born in heaven, and not on earth
Man could not know Salvation’s worth

To be born above, and not below
Man could not love, as God love so

To be born divine, without limit of time
Man would not learn love, joy, or peace of mind

To be born of God, and not of man
Man would have no hopes, dreams, or plans

The work of God for all to see
Are us trophies of grace for Eternity