Ephraim's Last June

[Verse] Down by the old oak tree, where the shadows dance at noon, Ephraim left this world one warm, sunny June. Ruth's heart shattered like a vase, in her hands it lay, Children 'round her crying, heard their daddy'd gone away. [Verse 2] In their small white chapel, the hymns of love were sung, Voices high and trembling, hearts a bitter rung. Ruth clutched Ephraim's picture, tears streaming from her face, Telling stories of his love, through God's amazing grace. [Chorus] Ephraim, you're our shining star, though you've flown away, Your love still warms our hearts, morning, night, and day. Ruth and all the children, miss you through the pain, In our memories and dreams, you’ll always remain. [Verse 3] Out in the fields he worked, with hands so strong and kind, Now the tractor's silent, and the barn he left behind. Ruth remembers laughter in the simple things they’d do, Picnics by the river and the sunsets’ golden hue. [Verse 4] Children tell their stories of a father’s love so deep, Teaching them the lessons they’re now destined to keep. His voice echoes softly on the winds that gently sigh, A guardian spirit watching from the clear blue sky. [Chorus] Ephraim, you're our shining star, though you've flown away, Your love still warms our hearts, morning, night, and day. Ruth and all the children, miss you through the pain, In our memories and dreams, you’ll always remain.