By The Gaithers
Beyond the sunset, oh blissful morning
When with our savior, heaven is begun
Earth’s toiling ended, oh glory 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 wait for roses red,
When fades the lilac blue,
In early Fall, when brown leaves call
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,
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, I’ll see your smile,
Though blindly I may grope,
The memory of your helping hand
Will buoy me along 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.
I’ll want to know each step you take
That I may walk the same,
For some day down that long, 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 forever more
Beyond the sunset forever more