Laughter and happiness filled the corridors - as two
young princesses enjoyed their father's time .
A king - who had been placed in a position - he had
never wanted - chosen - or designed .
And yet -the destiny had been sealed - by a higher
order and decree -
Of this man - not eloquent - nor happy in the limelight -
on a throne - he never chose to be .
But - it was God's choice alone - that had placed him
there -
And God makes no mistakes - with those He calls - anoints
and chooses as His heir.
So it was - in time - this good king grew weak and died -
and in his place stepped forth his eldest daughter -
a beautiful young bride .
Elizabeth - regal and serene - stepped to the plate -
and took the scroll -
that would carry her - and her broken heart - to her
exalted role .
And yet - she drank from the depths of the chalice
in her hand
And vowed - her undying service - to her God - her people
and her land .
Never once has she faltered - though at times the ice
looked thin enough to break -
And those around her came and went - and oft-times sorrow
left its shadow in her wake -
But - through it all - in quietness and trust - her Majesty
has remained - steadfast - true and still -
Where others fell - she has stood - serene and poised -
as a beacon - shining faithfully on England's hill .
So - on this happy celebration of her sixty years of
faithful reign
We remember her - with grateful thanks - for all her
accomplishments - she has established - and attained.
Twelve PMs and many governments have met with her in state -
And a Commonwealth of millions - have come and gone - and
passed before her gate .
Yet - still true to that first vow - she spoke when young -
and full of earnest zeal
She still stands - firm in her resolve to make her calling
sure and real .
Never has she turned from duty - however harsh or hard the
calling may have been -
So - thank You LORD - that Britain has been truly great -
Because - YOU gave to us - Elizabeth -
our good and gracious -
Sovereign Queen .
(GOD bless our Queen - and may she long reign over us )