Beyond The Sunset

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