Benjamin Russell High School - Echo Yearbook (Alexander City, AL)

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Dedication In Memory of A Former Classmate Barbara Yales As I lie upon my bed And gaze at the lovely sky above, Oh, how wonderful it is, I think. To know that God is love And to know that He dwells yonder Far above that azure blue. Where Stan and his mighty forces Can never harm the good and true. If we live humble and faithful To the way, the truth and life If we follow in Jesus’ footsteps Live without sinning and without strife, The reward is joy and life everlasting, If the precious comforter abide within But to those who go on sinning, Death and hell is their only win. He plainly tells us to be watching, And the time is surely ftigh When we see the Lord appearing. With His angels in the sky. Oh, dear ones, won’t you take warning, Hell’s an awful place to be. For the rich man there lifting his eyes Don’t you remember what a plea? Requesting of Lazarus in Abraham’s bosom, To warn his kindred to flee that lake For he had made a terrible mistake When you make your own decision Which one, dear friend, will it be? Will it be detruction forever, Or to dwell with the pure and free? Pray to God for sweet deliverance From a part of sin and strife. And go to live with the King forever. Where there’s joy and eternal life. -Written by BARBARA YATES