There was a David and a Paul,
A Jeremiah and a James.
These greater men received their call
And walked by faith: we know their names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yet to His praise, He loves to choose
Forgotten men who serve their time.
It was His pattern with the Jews:
\u201cHumble\u201d and \u201cGreat\u201d to His ears rhyme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who knew Robert Van Wingerden?
His wife and four, plus sev\u2019ral score
Of workers in the greenhouse when
He saw in Heav\u2019n an open door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A large extended family
Compete in growing through the week.
Yet larger still at Calvary
Will miss his presence and his cheek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A box of books he passed to me
That showed the Son in His right place.
Bob aided my theology
And helped turn Tsongas to His grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of mission work we often spoke
Our fellowship here was greatest.
When Jesus called, he surely woke
To receive a Double Harvest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has no faith left, only sight.
Now he desires one last thing;
I\u2019ll labor then both day and night
For other souls to help us sing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is not death to die, \u2018tis sleep\u2014
To die is gain, not pain nor loss
For so our Lord has taught His sheep.
We do not sorrow with the Cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unknown on earth, he now above
Cleansed from corruption and all sin
May kiss the Son in peace and love
The highest joy in earth or Heav\u2019n.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
There was a David and a Paul,A Jeremiah and a James.These greater men received their callAnd walked by faith: we know their names. Yet to His praise, He loves to chooseForgotten men who serve their time.It was His pattern with … Continue reading