Ellen's 2nd dream: the green cord

Alone in her room in dark of night

Utterly dejected: head in her hands

Wishing to meet up with the Christ

Thoughts of throwing herself at His feet

Telling Him of her problems; her fears

Knew He wouldn’t spurn her tears

Showing pity: comfort for her upon her knees

“If He comes?” she promised herself

“I will serve Him faithfully for the rest of my life!”

The door opened: a man stood there

“Do you want to see Jesus?” he said to her

“He is here: you can see Him if you desire

Take up all your things & follow me”

Ellen followed that angel bright

To a steep stairway he led

“Do not look down or you will fall”

Thus he led the way up those frail stairs

Many walked along with her but

Some glanced down & fell far below

At the door he said: “leave all your things outside”

Without hesitation she complied

The angel beckoned her inside

Jesus stood before her: kindness & majesty

His searing eyes penetrated to her very soul

She knew He understood everything

At first she tried to hide away from His gaze but

His dazzling smile encouraged her forward

Laying His hand upon her head: “Fear not” He said

His voice filled her with happiness so great

Overcome with emotion: she fell at His feet

There she was in heaven with Him!

Finally as her strength returned

Christ smiled at her: in her heart great love was born

The angel guide returned: opened up that door

She turned reluctantly: picked up her things

As she was bid: bundled up within her arms

A coiled green cord was handed to her

Told to “place it next to your heart”

This she did: the simple part!

“Whenever you wish to see your Lord again

Take the cord & stretch it out but remember

Do not leave it coiled too long: knots & tangles

Will be difficult to bring undone!”

Descending the stairs her joy increased

Everyone she met along the way

She told of Jesus’ love that day