so He looked for a new recruit.
He wanted someone pure of heart,
strong, courageous, and true.
He searched the world high and low,
but found only a precious few.
Then after much thought,
God made His choice,
that to us seemed so cruel.
For He selected someone we love,
whose years on Earth were few.
With angry eyes we turned
toward the sky,
shook our heads and then asked why!
His answer was quite simple, you see.
Heaven’s battles are hard to fight.
So only the best will do.