Beyond The Sunset - Bill & Gloria Gaither

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