Love Me Like This

 

You've heard me say,

"I'm going away-"

Please don't bereave

Your loss when I leave;

Open your heart

To what love imparts,

Freest treasure

In selfless measure.

I've been to you 

Life, the Way, and Truth-

Though I go home,

I won't leave you alone;

It's not pretend, 

I've promised to send-

Comfort and peace,

The Spirit in Me.

I know you yearn

For My soon return-

Be still and lend

Your heart while I spend

These precious last days

At My father's place.

I'll come; I will,

But for now, be still.

Love Me today,

I've shown you the way-

Come to the cross 

And there, count the cost.

Count what I see,

What's set before Me,

Count My joy! It's worth

More than gems on earth.

"If you loved Me, you would rejoice because I say, 'I am going to the Father.'"

-John 14:28

written by: Carolyn-Elizabeth Roehrig