Beyond The Sunset

Earth’s toiling ended, oh glorious dawning
Beyond the sunset when day is done
Should you go first and I remain to walk the road alone
I’ll live in memory’s garden dear with happy days we’ve known
In spring I’ll watch for roses red, when fades the lilac blue
And in early fall when brown leaves fall, I’ll catch a glimpse of you
Should you go first and I remain, to finish with the scroll
No lengthening shadows shall creep in to make this life seem droll
We’ve known so much of happiness, and we’ve had our cup of joy
But memory is one gift of God that death cannot destroy.
Should you go first and I remain, for battles to be fought
Each thing you’ve touched along the way, will be a hallowed spot
I’ll hear your voice and I’ll see your smile and though blindly I may grope
The memory of your helping hand will buoy me on with hope
Should you go first and I remain, one thing I’d have you do.
Walk slowly down that long, long path, for soon I’ll follow you
And I’d want to know each step you take that I may walk the same
For someday down that lonely road, you’ll hear me call your name
Beyond the sunset, oh glad reunion
With our dear loved ones, who’ve gone before
In that fair homeland, we’ll know no parting
Beyond the sunset for ever more