Susie came to stay, then left
Our splintered hearts in shards, bereft
For her few days we give you praise
Though now we can’t perceive your ways
Just on your face we fix our gaze
Susie came to stay, new-born
Our hearts were rent in shreds and torn
A life so short, a dawn so brief
From this poor world of pain and grief
Ripped far to soon by death, the thief
Susie came to stay, sweet child
Our hopes high-piled, our hearts beguiled
What was the rush? Why quick to leave?
What use lament? Why must we grieve?
What comfort can we now conceive?
Susie did not come to stay
She came to teach us how to pray
Your kingdom come, your will be done
Your name be hallowed as we run
Our course to see the battle won
Susie is no longer here
We shall not live rough-shod by fear
For you have conquered death, Oh Lord
For you supply each breath, Oh Lord
And now preserve our faith, Oh Lord
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