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Michael knelt in solemn prayer Near the bed… his wedding eve... To thank God for the love he'd found It was still hard to believe! Emily was his everything All he'd dreamed of and much more He asked God to bless his marriage And the life that lay in store! It had all worked out so wonderfully He was drawn to her from the start In less than the twinkling of an eye This woman had won his heart That first night they’d talked for hours Sharing the secrets of their souls Michael told her he was a Christian Explained how Heaven was his goal At first Emily had only shrugged Saying, "God 's never been in my life!" But Michael smiled as he took her hand Saying, “ He’s chosen you as my wife!" He told her then of Jesus How much He'd suffered for our sins Emily touched his cheek & softly said "I wish I had that faith within!" Throughout the several months that followed With the help of his Mom and his Dad... Michael introduced Emily to the Savior The One who gave all that He had And so Emily listened & came to believe That though she'd no family of her own She had a Father who loved her very much That she'd never been really alone! She came to know how God and His love And the faith shining in Michael’s eyes Was something she too, could be part of As she began to realize... That she herself, was a child of God And she could share as Michael's wife In the promise of Heaven's Salvation And the joy of eternal life! Her inlaws-to-be were delighted She and Sarah, Michael's mother, grew close And as the day of the wedding drew nearer It was Sarah she confided in most! Michael borrowed enough from his father To purchase their wedding ring set Two wide golden bands with initials engraved Stood for memories they'd never forget! The day of the ceremony was perfect The sky was clear and brilliant,bright blue As they said the time-honored words before God They were joined in love sweet & true The first few months of married life Flew by quickly until the fall day Emily sat and listened with wonder To what the doctor had to say As her heart overflowed with happiness She could hardly contain her joy! Their dream was suddenly coming true! Of a precious baby girl or boy!! Unable to wait one more minute She called her mother-in-law on the phone "Sarah!" she exclaimed, "I must tell someone! But MIchael's working & I'm at home!!" |
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