On September 24, 1996, Marilyn prophesied that the Lord was taking me, as He did Moses, for trespass, and that He had a ministry in the next world for me even as He had for Moses (as was seen on the mount of transfiguration). There came a resignation on my part, with sadness, and in this circumstance came this song which expresses that God does have a place reserved for saints. It is the destination of every believer, the goal of his spiritual trials and journey.
There is a place not far away
A place for which saints long and pray
And when they go, they’re there to stay…
There’s little here that we can bring
There is no doubt death has its sting
But what awaits will make us sing…
Goodbye to what has been before
Hello to what is held in store
We cross the sea to a glorious shore…
We must let go of near and dear
He’ll wipe away our every tear
In Christ we know we needn’t fear…
There is a place not far away
A place for which saints long and pray
And when they go, they’re there to stay.
Moon River, AB; October 27, 1996