President Gordon B. Hinckley--What is This Thing That Men Call Death?

posted by Curt, on March 25, 2008 05:42 am

Ever since first hearing a poem written by President Hinckley recited and sung at his funeral, it's been on my mind. Some recent events have made me think about it even more. It really is a beautiful sentiment. Here it is, titled, What is this thing that men call death:

What is this thing that men call death,
This quiet passing in the night?
'Tis not the end, but genesis
Of better worlds and greater light.

O God, touch thou my aching heart,
And calm my troubled, haunting fears.
Let hope and faith, transcendent, pure,
Give strength and peace beyond my tears.

There is no death, but only change,
With recompense for vict'ry won.
The gift of him who loved all men,
The Son of God, the Holy One.

As of March 25, you could still get a free download of the poem put to music by Janice Kapp Perry here. Please enjoy.

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