Lay Me gently At Heaven's Door

If my tears do no good, nor water a greater plan.
If my struggles benefit not me, nor my fellowman.
If my suffering helps no one in life's troubled span.
Wipe my mother's tears, and lay me gently at heavens door.

If love of God and  friend hath no earthly pay.
If here faith hath no reward, in this dark day.
If wisdom sought, and  hard work hath no sway.
All memory of me bury, and lay me gently at heaven's door.

    Wesley Jones