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 lilacs bloom
And in early fall when brown leaves call
I'll catch a glimpse of you
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 mem'ry of your helping hand
Will buoy me on with hope
Beyond the sunset
Oh, blissful morning
When with our Saviour
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 finish with the scroll
No lessening shadows shall ever creep in
To make this life seem droll
We've known so much of happiness
We've had our cup of joy
And memory is one gift of God
That death cannot destroy
I 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
Should you go first and I remain
One thing I'll have you do
Walk slowly down that long, long path
For soon, I'll follow you
In that fair homeland
We'll know no parting
Beyond the sunset for evermore
