"O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever." Psalms 136:1
Everything in life is passing
and whatever we possess
Cannot endure forever
but ends in nothingness,
For there are no safety boxes
nor vaults that can contain
The possessions we collected
and desire to retain . . .
So all that man acquires,
be it power, fame, or jewels,
Is but limited and earthly,
only "treasure made for fools" . . .
For only in God's kingdom
can man find enduring treasure,
Priceless gifts of love and beauty -
more than mortal man can measure,
And the "riches" he accumulates
he can keep and part with never,
For only in God's kingdom
do our treasures last forever . . .
So use the word forever
with sanctity and love,
For nothing is forever
but the love of God above!
Helen Steiner Rice
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