The Gathering
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Beyond troubles and life torrents
Those currents of BAD
The efforts of others who labor
Trying to make us feel bad
Beyond temptation to strike out
Deliver some withering blow
Upon mind and body, these tormentors
Give them something to know
That the blessing of life is for sure not their toy
Should not cause others weep
This, our lives which spring forth
Should instill hearts to leap
We are each given here
Time to bless all we touch
Would we do this for joy,
Would it cost, oh, too much
In the spirit we may know
That to give means, be fulfilled
Through the life lessening strife
Love must burst forth and thrill
The hearts who have known
Many tears, hurts, and pains
Because we dared travel their way
Joy comes live there again
It is precious to see
Smile anew crease sorrowed face
Sharing blessings, not hurts
Gathered here in this place