Virginia M. King

Lake Park, Florida, USA

Virginia was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1926. Receiving music scholarships, she studied at three universities and became a Minister of Music. In 1949, she married her high school sweetheart. They had seven children (now married); and moved to Florida in 1965, where Virginia taught and directed music at St. Claire Catholic Church and School. Upon retirement, they relocated to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Virginia returned to Florida after her husband's death. Currently Minister of Music at St. John, Lutheran Church, she writes organ voluntaries and anthems for her choirs. Strongly believing in Bible teachings, she tries to portray them in poetry.

Morning Prayer

Come Jesus, my Redeemer
O come and abide thou with me,
Come now and gladden my spirit
My spirit is longing for Thee.
Awaken my heart with the morning
And guide me throughout all the day
And then when the evening is falling
Be with me, dear Jesus, I pray.
Thou art my life
Thou art my love
Fill with holiness from above
Oh Thou, sweet Jesus
My soul calls to Thee
Come Jesus Redeemer
Abide Thou with me.

Angels

Angels of mercy, Angels of love
God's Holy Messengers from above
Guard and protect me throughout the night
And lead me into His heavenly light.
Angels before me guiding my way
angels behind, that I, don't go astray
Angels beneath me lifting me up
Angels above, overflowing my cup.
Angels beside me holding my hands
Thank you dear God for your heavenly bands
You, with your gossamer wings, like a dove
Carry my prayer to heaven above.

The Double Rainbow

Once I saw a rainbow
Over the ocean blue
Encompassed by a shadow
Of every color and hue.
It was a double rainbow
Most beautiful to see
and underneath the rainbow
Were two sails upon the sea.
I think it was God's message
Quite old, and get still new
It takes both rain and sunshine
To make the lovely view.
As we go along life's highway
A lot of rain must fall.
But we can find the rainbow
When the sun shines over all.
So, if you feel discouraged
And don't know what to do
Just trust for God's own sunshine
To bring a rainbow over you.