I recently returned from a ski/snowboarding trip with several men that lead simple churches here in Kentucky. As with most trips of this nature, everyone ends up sharing new music, YouTube videos, favorite movies, jokes, and other items that have provided us with recent laughter, joy, and occasionally insight into the Christian journey. For me, Josh Garrel’s music has been one of my best musical finds in a long time. I shared some songs with my good friend Matt, and in return he shared this great poem with me upon discussing the song “Pilot Me.” May this poem and song encourage you today!
Crossing the Bar
By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.
