Who Will Stand Beside Me

Who will stand beside me When my life is done - There to watch me slip away Just like the fading sun. And who will hold my hand At my final breath - Who will say a last goodbye When I am close to death. Shall you see me weeping Wipe away my tears - Gently soothe my fevered brow Dissolving all my fears. Watching as I falter When my time is due - Softly whisp’ring through the night A tender ‘I love you.’ As I lay there dying Will you speak my name - Shall I see you by my side Once more with me again. And shall you look upon me, See my spirit soar - Reaching out with open arms To hold me then once more. When my heart stops beating, When I close my eyes - Shall you gently carry me With you to Paradise. In that final moment, Touching the unknown - O shall you stand beside me So I am not alone.