Home Going Celebration For the late
November 11, 1929 - January 12, 2019 SERVICE HELD AT:
St. Paul’s Methodist Church East Sunrise Highway Freeport, Grand Bahama The Bahamas Saturday, January 26, 2019 10:00 a.m. OFFICIATING:
The Reverend Kenneth Lewis ASSISTED BY
The Reverend Dr. Emmette Weir Evangelist Carmen Ramlochan Interment
Grand Bahama Memorial Park Settler’s Way Freeport, Grand Bahama The Bahamas
Urban Lorenzo Gibbs was born to Joel and Clementina Gibbs on November 11, 1929 in the village of Allenview in the parish of St. Thomas on the island of Barbados. His father was a carpenter and his mother a seamstress, and theirs was a Christian home where daily worship and personal responsibility were a strict requirement for both he and his three siblings. He was widely acknowledged as a bright and industrious boy, displaying from an early age an intrinsic love of learning and a natural aptitude for scholastics. His sister, Ms. Eiolene Gibbs recounts that he was seldom seen without a book close at hand. In 1957, he married Evangeline Headley and their happy union produced five children: Roger, Andrew, Lennox, Guy, & Dawne. A loving husband and engaged father, he instilled in his children an ethic of discipline, the importance of service, and a love for the Lord. Though deeply saddened by the loss of his beloved Vangie in 1986, he continued to anchor the family encouraging and inspiring his children through his indomitable faith and deep wisdom. He was the proud grandfather of four boys: Justin, Spencer, Graeme and Ryan. A career educator, his expansive teaching experience spanned 51 years; beginning in 1951 at the age of 22, where as an apprentice teacher, he taught at Hillaby Mixed School, followed by several appointments including St. David’s All Age School in Christ Church, Barbados. He received his formal training and Teachers Certificate from Erdiston Training College and returned to the classroom in 1959 as a qualified teacher - at Holy Innocents Boys School where he had been a student years prior. On encouragement from his
childhood friend Othneil Watson (late), he applied for a teaching position in The Bahamas, and in June of 1961, he became Headmaster of the all-age school in Staniard Creek, Andros. He relocated his young family to the Bahamas and taught side by side with his wife for 2 years in the community. In 1963, he was transferred to Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama; where he is widely viewed as having done his seminal work. He arrived to find a woefully understaffed, small one-room school on the front road of Hepburn Town. For four years he both administered there and taught alongside his wife; facing difficult odds. But through his partnership with the community the children made great strides. In 1967, he became the founding Headmaster of the newly constructed Eight Mile Rock High School; serving there until 1974. During that time, new heights were achieved in academics and athletics. He took pride in his role in the fundraising and construction of an athletic field for the school – the first in that community. Over his next 20 years of his service to the Bahamas, he served as Principal or Vice Principal at seven schools throughout Grand Bahama and Andros including; Lewis Yard Primary, Bartlett Hill Primary, Hawksbill High, Nicholls Town All Age, Hawksbill Primary, Walter Parker Primary and finally the St. Paul’s Methodist College. Today; his former students occupy every space in Bahamian life; and many credit him as having played a defining role. A gregarious, but humble, plain spoken man; he formed deep, enduring relationships. Student-teacher relationships became life-long friendships. He engaged actively at the ground level of the Grand Bahama community; but nowhere more than his beloved Eight Mile Rock. He was happiest connecting, and conversing with people about topics lofty and commonplace; but invariably, the topic of conversation would turn to Jesus Christ. A life-long learner; he was in his 50s when he earned a B.Ed from the University of Miami and an MBA from Nova University. He read widely and constantly, with a keen interest in classical literature and ancient history. He was always up for a lively discussion on world affairs. Never idle, he was an avid gardener, delighting in tending the fruit trees and vegetables he grew in every corner of his backyard.
He served God throughout his life; learning, sharing, and preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In his youth, he was a member of the Carrington Village Assembly of the Brethren Church. Upon his arrival in Andros he was housed in the Methodist manse, and soon joined the congregation of Methodists in Staniard Creek. Once in Grand Bahama he worshipped at the St. David’s Methodist Church in SeaGrape, eventually moving to St. Paul’s Methodist Church in 1974; where he continued his witness; becoming a fully accredited lay preacher in 1981. At the time of his death, he had served the Church as Circuit Steward, Secretary to the Leaders Meeting, Secretary to the Scripture Examination Commitee, and, finally, as Circuit Auditor. Mr. Gibbs passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2019, called home from labour to reward. He is survived by: Sister: Eioline Gibbs; Children: Roger Gibbs, Robert Gibbs, Lennox Gibbs, Guy Gibbs (Claudette) and Dawne Gibbs; Grand Children: Justin Gibbs, Spencer Gibbs, Graeme Gibbs and Ryan Gibbs; Sister In Law: Stephanie Gibbs; Niece: Debra; Nephews: Alfred Gibbs, Peter Gibbs and Malcolm Gibbs; Cousins: Enid Holligan, Rosita Holligan, Verna Hope, Trevor Sandiford, Kentleigh Sandiford, Deveron Sandiford, Meryl Reid, Frank Reid, Dalvina Reid and Grantley Reid; Special Friends Including: Mr. Grafton Ifill, Sr. and Family, Dr. Wismore Butcher, Mrs. Carol Watson and Family (Nassau), Reverend Kenneth and Mrs. Lewis, Hon. Senator Alwyn Adams and Family (Barbados), Nurse Eva Harris, Ms. Carmeta Miller and Family, Mr. Ewart Baillou and Family, Ms. Juliet Spence, Mrs. Gloria Goodridge and Family, Mr. Sherick Martin and Family, Mr. Leslie Rolle and Family, Mr. Wesley Butler and family, Mrs. Norma
Headley, Saints at Carrington’s Brethren Assembly (Barbados), Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Holder, Mrs. Ellenor Rochester (Barbados), Mrs. Rochelle Smith, Mr. Bert Lightbourne and Family, Mrs. Gloria Pedican and Family, Mrs. Dale Feaster, Mrs. Gloria Lundy, Mrs. Antonia Lord, Mrs. Minna Winters, Mr. Alex Ferguson and Family, Mr. Rawle Dean, Mr. Oscar and Joan Headley (Markham, Ontario), Mr. Daniel Williams and Family, Mrs. Sheryl Joffre, Mrs. Francita Brice, Mrs. Isula Hamilton, Mr. Cecil and Barbara Thompson, Rev. Lindy Russell and Family, Bishop Theophilus Rolle and Family, Reverend Dr. Weir and Family, Mrs. Yolanda Rolle, Mrs. Ismae Hudson and Family, Evangelist Carmen Ramlochan, Mrs. Maureen Campbell and Family, Mrs. Mazee Brusch, Sis. Dorcas Sawyer, Mrs. Erica Kemp, Ms. Gemini and Mrs. Meryln Cooper, Dr. Rita Stuart, Ms. Faye Smith, Mrs. Shirley Smith, Ms. Chrystal Thompson and Family, Mrs. Lucy Fertil, Peter and Midlean Basden and Family, Mr. Jean-Claude Mathieu, Ms. Berris Brown, Ms. Gretchen Martin and Family, Mrs. Wally Robinson and Family, Ms. Mary Hanna and Family, Mr. Ellis Russell and Family, Mr. Kirk Wildgoose, Mr. Edmund Martin and Family, Mr. Berkley Wildgoose and Family, Patrick and Eulease McDonald, The Beckles Family, Mrs. Greta Bain, Mrs. Naomi Butler, Mrs. Rosalind Dean, Mr. Mack Smith and Family, Mrs. Judy Frith, St. Paul’s Methodist Church Famiy, St. Andrew’s Methodist Church Family, Eight Mile Rock Community, Barbados-Bahamian Association and a host of other friends too numerous to mention. Special Thanks To: Dr. Michael Parkinson, Dr. Winston Forbes, Dr. Leviticus Rolle, Dr. Mandi Pedican, Dr. Robin Roberts. Nurse Stephanie Gittens, Nurse Ione Henley, Nurse Eva Harris and Mrs. Gloria Lundy.
ORDER OF SERVICE Selection | Eight Mile Rock Old Scholars PROCESSION OF FAMILY RECEPTION OF THE BODY Opening Sentences | Rev. Kenneth Lewis I Am the Resurrection and the Life, says the Lord; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live; and whosoever lives and believes in me shall never die. The hour is coming and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. We brought nothing into this world and it is certain we shall carry nothing out. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and lived again that He might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. Our Saviour Christ Jesus abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. I am the first and the last, I am he who lives and was dead, and behold I am alive for evermore and I have the keys of death and of hell because I live, you will live also. And death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, for the first things are passed away. OPENING HYMN | O God Our Help In Ages Past Our God, our Help in ages past, our Hope for years to come, our Shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal Home.
A thousand ages in Thy sight are like an ev’ning gone, short as the watch that ends the night before the rising sun.
Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure; sufficient is Thine arm alone, and our defense is sure.
Time, like an ever-rolling stream, bears all its sons away; they fly forgotten, as a dream dies at the op’ning day.
Before the hills in order stood or earth received its frame, from everlasting Thou art God, to endless years the same.
Our God, our Help in ages past, our Hope for years to come, be Thou our Guide while life shall last, and our eternal Home!
Opening Prayer | Evangelist Carmen Ramlochan MINISTRY OF THE WORD | Justin Gibbs (Grandson) First Scripture Reading: Psalm 90 1Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. 3 Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men. 4 For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night. 5 Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep: in the morning they are like grass which groweth up. 6 In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down, and withereth. 7 For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled. 8 Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, our secret sins in the light of thy countenance. 9 For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told. 10 The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. 11 Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath. 12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. 13 Return, O Lord, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants. 14 O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil. 16 Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children. 17 And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. Reader: The Word of the Lord Congregation: Thanks be to God. Responsive Reading | Psalm 23 | Rev Dr. J. Emmette Weir Leader: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Congregation: He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. Leader: He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Congregation: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Leader: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Together: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN | Jerusalem My Happy Home Jerusalem, my happy home, when shall I come to thee? When shall my sorrows have an end? Thy joys, when shall I see?
Thy saints are crowned with glory great; they see God face to face; they triumph still, they still rejoice: most happy is their case.
O happy harbor of the saints, O sweet and pleasant soil! In thee no sorrow may be found, no grief, no care, no toil.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, God grant that I may see thine endless joy, and of the same partaker ever be!
THE SECOND READING | Romans 8:35-39 | Canon Norman Lightbourne (Rector, Christ the King Church) 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, for thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Reader: The Word of the Lord Congregation: Thanks be to God. Â TRIBUTES | Ms. Carmeta Miller Mr. Bert Lightbourne AS I KNEW HIM | Mr. Lennox Gibbs (Son)
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN | Through All The Changing Scenes Of Life Through all the changing scenes of life, in trouble and in joy, the praises of my God shall still my heart and tongue employ.
The hosts of God encamp around the dwellings of the just; deliv’rance he affords to all who on his succor trust.
Of his deliv’rance I will boast, till all that are distressed from my example comfort take, and charm their griefs to rest.
Oh, make but trial of his love, experience will decide how blest are they, and only they, who in his truth confide.
Oh, magnify the Lord with me; with me exalt his name; when in distress to him I called, he to my rescue came.
Fear him, ye saints, and you will then have nothing else to fear; make you his service your delight, your wants shall be his care.
THE GOSPEL READING | John 11: 17 – 27 (All Standing) | Rev. Kenneth Lewis RESPONSE TO THE GOSPEL Minister: This is the Gospel of Christ. Congregation: Praise be to Christ our Lord To be chanted (All Standing) Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelujah SELECTION | The Grand Bahama Methodist Circuit Choir SERMON | Rev. Kenneth Lewis RESPONSE TO THE GOSPEL Minister: This is the gospel of christ Congregation: praise be to christ our lord THE GLORIA PATRI | To Be Chanted (All Standing) Glory be to the Father And to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be World without end, amen.
REFLECTION HYMN | For All The Saints For all the saints who from their labors rest, who Thee by faith before the world confessed; Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia, Alleluia!
And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia, Alleluia!
Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress, and their Might; Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light. Alleluia, Alleluia!
But when there breaks a yet more glorious day; the saints triumphant rise in bright array; the King of glory passes on His way. Alleluia, Alleluia!
O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia, Alleluia!
From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, in praise of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia!
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER | (Family members) AFFIRMATION OF FAITH THE APOSTLES’ CREED (Together - All Standing) I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. PRAYER FOR THE FAMILY | Rev. Dr. Benson Headley PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING | Rev. Kenneth Lewis PRAISE BE TO YOU, O GOD OUR FATHER, who created us in your own image for eternal fellowship with you. PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING TO YOU, O CHRIST, OUR LORD AND OUR GOD, who have overcome the sharpness of death and opened the Kingdom of heaven to all believers, and are now seated at the right hand of God in the glory of the Father. PRAISE AND BLESSINGS BE TO YOU, O HOLY SPIRIT, GOD OUR COMFORTER, who bear witness within us of our acceptance with the Father and have become the pledge of our eternal inheritance. ALL PRAISE AND GLORY, BLESSINGS AND HONOUR, THANKSGIVING AND WORSHIP BE TO YOU, O BLESSED TRINITY, FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT, ONE GOD FOR EVER AND EVER. Amen. We bless your name for the life of URBAN whom we today lay to rest. We give you thanks for the joy and the blessing his life has brought to others, and his service to his generation according to your will and for every happy remembrance of his life.
We bless you for your mercy and goodness which have followed URBAN all the days of his life, that now the trials of this world are over and death itself is past. Receive him into your perfect Kingdom and bring us with all who have lived and served you faithfully to the fullness of your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER OF COMMENDATION (All Standing) ETERNAL GOD, who have made us all and hate nothing that you have made, and have given your Son for our redemption we commend our brother URBAN to your perfect mercy and wisdom. Eternal rest grant unto him. And let perpetual light shine upon him. THE LORD’S PRAYER (All Standing, Hands joined) OUR FATHER, which art in heaven; hallowed be thy Name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive them that trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. BENEDICTION NOW THE GOD OF PEACE who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal Covenant, make you perfect in every good thing to do his will, working in you that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen RECESSIONAL HYMN | My God How Wonderful Thou Art My God, how wonderful Thou art, Thy majesty how bright, How beautiful Thy mercy seat, in depths of burning light!
Yet I may love Thee too, O LORD, Almighty as Thou art; or Thou hast stooped to ask of me the love of my poor heart.
How dread are Thine eternal years, O everlasting LORD; by prostrate spirits, day and night, incessantly adored.
No earthly father loves like Thee, no mother e’er so mild, bears and forbears, as Thou hast done with me, Thy sinful child.
How wonderful, how beautiful, the sight of Thee must be, Thine endless wisdom, boundless pow’r, and awesome purity.
Father of Jesus, love’s reward, what rapture will it be, prostrate before Thy throne to lie, and ever gaze on Thee!
O how I fear Thee, Living God, with deepest, tend’rest fears, and worship Thee with trembling hope, and penitential tears.
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ur relationship was so special. No matter how old I became, I was always daddy’s little girl. God in his wisdom chose you to be my father, and you looked to Him to influence you in that role. You were a father par excellence. You were a provider, protector, leader and confidante. I could always count on you through thick and thin, you never disappointed. You supported me throughout my long educational trek. You would find the resources, going from pillar to post, searching for US currency. I always marveled at how a man so small in stature could be so full of energy. You were never idle; busy writing sermons in the wee hours of the morning, or researching a paper for a student who needed your help, busy in the garden, organizing social events, visiting the sick and shut-ins, attending church services. No matter the location or the weather, you attended weddings and funerals. You were so loyal. I remember when Graeme and Spencer were very young, one exclaimed, “grandfather is always working!” Your spirit attracted people, young and old. Where ever we went – Mr. Gibbs! I was proud to be your daughter. You served with distinction in the home and outside the home; what an honourable man you were! Daddy, you were my bedrock, my source of inspiration and support through the years. When you became ill on December 23rd 2018, I saw the tables turning, and I tried to be your strength. I was honoured to be at your service, to help you through your annus horribilis – I would have it no other way. Now I must continue without you. You worried about me, but there was no need; for you had already imparted the key life lessons. You taught me through your actions - service above self; but most importantly love and reverence for God. We shared a passion for Jeopardy; and had a running debate over whether Jakes was better than Hagee. I still say Jakes. Daddy; I will miss you dearly; but I remain confident in that great and joyful reunion. Dr. Dawn Gibbs
TO OUR GRANDFATHER JUSTIN:
“I always enjoyed visiting my grandfather due to his constant upbeat spirit. He exemplified the strengths of love and passion; something that we should all try to emulate.”
SPENCER:
“Grandfather was a teacher at heart, and anytime we could visit him he took the opportunity to teach us as much as he could. With the limited time that we could spend with him, he was able to guide and mentor me as he did with his students. His genuine honesty and loving character were one of a kind and the influence that he has had will be remembered.”
GRAEME:
“What I loved the most about my grandfather was how kind and gentle he was. He always had kind and thoughtful words to share with my brothers and I and he will be greatly missed.”
“MR. URBAN GIBBS’
name meant respect for elders; it meant discipline and diligence; it meant no nonsense adult and cultivated serious thinking, language and action, all geared toward self- development from self – respect.
We may reflect on what has been lost in time, to consider that Mr. Gibbs hailed from a generation that placed duty above all else; a generation for whom the performance of duty, the habit of discipline and the achievement of excellence was the only true happiness; since it confirmed and honoured all the sacrifices made to assure one’s development and advancement. The business of Urban Gibbs was to cultivate young people into parents’ dreams fulfilled. When he entered into a community – even after 3pm, visiting parents – a hush came over the entire neighborhood! Wisdom, duty and principle had arrived and parents were keen to receive his judgement and his advice. I weep for his beautiful spirit...for the man who looked upon you and took no excuse for your failure to attain excellence. May his beautiful, dutiful soul rest in well-deserved peace...” Professor Gilbert Morris Grade 7A – Eight Mile Rock High School
COMPATRIOT
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hortly after my arrival in Grand Bahama in 1969 to assume command of the Royal Bahamas Police Force Security and Intelligence Branch my colleagues informed me of a compatriot named Urban Gibbs who was doing magnificent work as Headmaster of the Eight Mile Rock School. It was a Sunday evening when I was taken to meet the Gibbs Family at their home in Eight Mile Rock. We were offered English Twinning tea and fine English biscuits. We were made to feel special. On subsequent visits Mr. Gibbs informed me that he had followed my prosecutorial career. He urged that I continue my
studies in the Law; and further suggested additional subjects like Economics and British Constitution. Mr. Gibbs offered to be my tutor. I passed the 3 subjects in 6 months and gained entrance to the University of London to read law. The Ifill and Gibbs families grew strong in their association; and Mr. Gibbs became my mentor until the day of his passing on the evening of January 12th. He was the one from whom I took counsel. May he Rest in peace Grafton O. Ifill Sr. QPΊ Ret. Asst. Commissioner Royal Bahamas Police Force
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he recent death of my compatriot and special friend Mr. Urban Gibbs has again brought to the fore, the enormity of his profound contribution to the growth and development of Grand Bahama in particular and the Bahamas in general. He represents a group of ambitious, industrious and well qualified Barbadians who journeyed to the Bahamas in the 1960s and adopted the Bahamas as their home. I met Mr. Gibbs in1974 when I joined the academic staff at Hawksbill High School and we remained close friends until his death. Mr. Gibbs’ immense involvement in the field of education was stellar. He was the quintessential educator whose outstanding work touched and transformed the lives of many. His visionary and transformational leadership facilitated highly positive results. He possessed an insatiable appetite for new knowledge and skills. Although he is best known for his career in education, his contribution to the work of the church and the community in general is noteworthy. He was a pillar of the St. Paul’s Methodist Church; and he served with distinction in the Barbadian – Bahamian Association. Mr. Gibbs, demonstrated similarly admirable skills in the home, and with the firm support of his late wife produced caring and well-educated children who are making positive contributions at home and abroad. He was loved and respected by all who had the privilege to know him. He has left behind an enviable legacy. My wife, Ceeney, joins me in extending heart-felt condolences to the family of the deceased. May he rest in peace and rise in glory some glad day. Dr. Wismore B Butcher Educator (Ret.)
SOLDIER, REST! THY WARFARE O’ER, Sleep the sleep that knows not breaking; Dream of battled fields no more, Days of danger, nights of waking. In our isle’s enchanted hall, Hands unseen thy couch are strewing, Fairy strains of music fall, Every sense in slumber dewing. Soldier, rest! thy warfare o’er, Dream of fighting fields no more; Sleep the sleep that knows not breaking, Morn of toil, nor night of waking. No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour’s clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan or squadron tramping. Yet the lark’s shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow. Ruder sounds shall none be near, Guards nor warders challenge here, Here’s no war-steed’s neigh and champing, Shouting clans or squadrons stamping. Huntsman, rest! thy chase is done; While our slumbrous spells assail ye, Dream not, with the rising sun, Bugles here shall sound reveillé. Sleep! the deer is in his den; Sleep! thy hounds are by thee lying: Sleep! nor dream in yonder glen How thy gallant steed lay dying. Huntsman, rest! thy chase is done; Think not of the rising sun, For at dawning to assail ye Here no bugles sound reveillé.
IN APPRECIATION We, the family of the late URBAN LORENZO GIBBS, take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to all our relatives, friends, neighbours and church family who have so graciously shown us your kindness and love during this difficult time in our lives. We want you to know that YOU ALL have left an indelible mark upon our hearts. As you have blessed us, may God’s abundant blessings fill every area of your lives today and forever, Amen! The Gibbs Family
PALLBEARERS Justin Gibbs Spencer Gibbs Graeme Gibbs. Guy Gibbs Robert Gibbs Lennox Gibbs
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