Philip W. Long

Kay and family, I did not know you and Wayne that well though we do attend the same church, Surry Methodist and I have been praying for both of you for a long time now. I will continue to pray for you Kay, I know how hard it is and what you are going through and I pray for strength for you.

My condolences to all of Wayne's family and friends. I played music with Wayne in the 60's & 70's when I was still in high school. What a great man, mentor, husband and father to not only his family but even more so to his friends. My friend will be missed, but I know he will watch us all from a better place.

A SEAT BY MY LORD

Lord, please be with me,
Each hour of each day
Guide me Your way
Through life I do pray.



Though man may tempt me
And peace be denied
Help me through each day,
Stay right by my side.



Teach me to pray
Help me to be humble
Before Your presence
Hold me, lest I stumble



Show me each road
And pathway to take
To arrive at Your..
Almighty Pearly Gate.



For by grace...

What is death? Some see it as departure,
never to return, anywhere!! Some see it
as a relief from their pain here. Some
see it as simply escape from the agony
of this world. And some simply refuse to
even think of it, would rather deny it.
Yet, from the moment of birth we are
destined to die..

I see death as God's reward when our
work here is done - our meeting with
the Great Almighty. What a day that
will be too. I will not call it on,
that is...

A BRAND NEW DAY, LORD

Today is brand new, with sun shining so bright
I look out the window, I stand in total awe
And see the marvelous world you have made
Made with the everlasting love, not even one flaw.

You made all of this for us to enjoy
The forests, the animals, the oceans so quiet
Oh, Lord, how can we repay for the beauties we see
And the love, dear Lord, - with love you gave us life.

Let us go through this day, with prayer to you
Thanking...

A Peaceful Walk


There's a little path
Going down in the field,
It leads into the forest
Which offers it a shield

The path will fade
As the leaves take over
The stillness there,
Is like none other

The silence of the trees
The stillness of the air
The nature all around
Is what God sent us to share!

A little farther down the way,
Is a parting, and a little brook
Where water flows so gently
Figures dance in it, if you only...

My Father Is Always Near



Father, when I think of all the wondrous things
You have done for me,
All the times I felt I could not go on,
And then, You were there, I could see.




I felt Your presence there to lift me up,
To help me on my way
To reassure me that You were near
And would listen to all I had to say.




Never could there be a friend,
Never one so dear as You,
I sat there and said a prayer,
That is all I...