Garden of Love Written for a couple's 50th wedding anniversary The Master Gardener looked down one day From His throne up in Heaven above And He witnessed the joining of two tender hearts As they vowed their eternal love. "I'll give them a garden of roses", said He "To lovingly care for and tend Ten roses in all I'll give to them But one bud at a time I'll send." Down through the years the rosebuds came To fill the garden of love And the Master Gardener looked down and smiled From His throne up in Heaven above. So patiently they labored then From early morn 'til late at night To make sure that each little bud Would prove a blessing in God's sight. Sunshine and rain, laughter and pain Times of plenty and hard times too They nurtured and trained the roses And marveled at how well they grew. Now one by one they've left the garden Each to start one of his own And the Master Gardener still looks down And smiles from His Heavenly throne. "Well done, my faithful gardeners You have labored long and well, The results of your labors Only time and eternity will tell." By Ruth Sutherland Ruth went with our Savior in Heaven! In June 2005 Used with permission. "May you always be covered in God's Pure Love!" Thank you for visiting me! Love And Peace Joan