There is a place in Heaven-
"Sanctuary" if you will,
Where God has a collection
Of birds upon His sill.
Seems there are many kinds
Which fly free up above...
But I believe His favorite is;
The Golden turtledove!
I once knew a lady,
Who'd seen some tearful days-
The Lord furnished a vision,
To chase her fears away.
She told me she would see them,
In her garden square...
With their feathers gilded;
Bearing Love to share.
They brought her peaceful solace
As they lit about-
Then flew off in a flush of Light,
('Twould make sweet Angels shout!)