Pastor Ray Spears

Preacher

"This was written for the pastor of the First Baptist Church, Herndon VA, Dr. Ray Spears, on his tenth anniversary at the church."

Don Husted, Sr.







He came from Louisiana, no banjo on his knee
Just a firm conviction to get that first degree.
So he earnestly worked and hit the books
"Wow, this education thing is harder than it looks."
But he will not be halted, he’s determined as can be
No stopping him now, look he’s got that second degree.

Then he’s off and running, he had a goal to reach
No ifs ands or buts, it’s a must, he really had to preach.
One more rung on the ladder, we said he was determined as could be
Just a little more to go, well what ya you know, he now has his PHD.

He has been in our midst a while through lots of joy and tears
We celebrate an anniversary, Wow! Has it really been ten years?!
He’s been a ray of sunshine to brighten up our life
And a solid rock in those times of strife.

Now we know he doesn’t like a lot of pomp and fuss
Se we’ll just say "Thank you Lord, for sending him to us."
But there is just one more thing though we just have to say
Thanks a bunch!! We love you, Ray!!

Don Husted, Sr.

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