Streams of Mercy

The oldest member of Jackson Springs Presbyterian Church passed away last week, or as Presbyterians like to say, “joined the Church Triumphant!” Yesterday, we had a Celebration of Life service giving thanks for the gift of his life, and his new life in Christ.

At his request, we played a special song at the end of his service – “When It’s All Been Said and Done”. That song was a final blessing to his church family - one that touched all our hearts.

“When It’s All Been Said and Done”

When it's all been said and done

There is just one thing that matters

Did I do my best to live for truth

Did I live my life for you.

When it's all been said and done

All my treasures will mean nothing

Only what I've done for love's reward Will stand the test of time

Lord your mercy is so great That you look beyond our weakness And find purest gold in miry clay Making sinners into saints

I will always sing your praise

Here on earth and ever after For you've shown me Heaven's my true home When it's all been said and done You're my life when life is gone

When it's all been said and done There is just one thing that matters Did I do my best to live for truth Did I live my life for you Lord I'll live my life for you

What a wonderful message! “When it’s all been said and done … only what I’ve done for love’s reward will stand the test of time.” How very true! “When it’s all been said and done … did I live my life for you, Lord ? I’ll live my life for you.”

Thanks to our dear friend for this final blessing.

Elizabeth