When I must leave you For a little while
Please do not grieve And hug your sorrow to you
Through the years, But start out bravely
With a gallant smile; And for my sake
And in my name Live on and do
All things the same. Feed not your loneliness
On empty days,
But fill each waking hour In useful ways
Reach out your hand In comfort and in cheer
And I in turn will comfort you And hold you near;
And never, never Be afraid to die,
For I am waiting for you in the sky!
