Jim Reeves's Song Across The Bridge

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‘ ‘ Across the Bridge... ” was a song popularized by ace American musician, Jim Reeves. It was a song that took the airwaves by storm and was heard at parties and ceremonies across the globe. In the hey days of the song, any home that did not have it either did not have the wherewithal or lacks an appreciation for good music. Until far into the future, Jim Reeves‘ song, “A cross the bridge... ” will remain evergreen.
It is a philosophical, soul-stirring song, which calls our attention to the afterlife Jim Reeves’ song is a ministration which every eternity-oriented person should constantly think about. Some people are quick to conclude that Jim Reeves‘ song is a lullaby for the poor. They opine that the poor and the needy seem to enjoy such philosophical songs simply because they are in one difficulty or the other.
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Some people are quick to conclude that Jim Reeves‘ song is a lullaby for the poor. They opine that the poor and the needy seem to enjoy such philosophical songs simply because they are in one difficulty or the other.

For the rich who enjoys affluence obtained from his evil dealings such thought on the afterlife is an exercise in abstractions. Come to think of it, issues of afterlife are not things to be swept under the carpet because after the journey of so many miles we would need to sit down to count how far we have gone.

Somebody once remarked: “Live each day as if it is your last day on earth.” Martin Luther, the German Reformator wrote, “Live today as if Jesus died yesterday, rose today and will return tomorrow.” What do all these say to us? Succinctly stated: we should be careful how we live today because there is tomorrow. Anyone who lives with tomorrow in View is careful of how he/she should conduct him/herself. There is need for daily

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