[ABSENCE]
When I am absent, sweetheart,
And you are left alone;
Will you spend your time in sighing
For me to come back home?
How well I know you’ll miss me,
For I know that I’ll miss you;
Tho’ we may be far apart, dear,
Yet my love for you will be true.
I often sit and wonder,
And life’s love song repeat;
Ah! because I love you only,
Is what makes life so sweet.
With you alone I’m happy,
And when we are apart I sigh;
I wish each moment and hour,
That you were ever nigh.
O tell me, sweetheart, when I’m absent,
Do you love me as when I’m near;
Do you yearn for my returning,
Do you sigh or shed one tear?
The roses bring sweet fragrance,
And twilight brings the dew;
The birds sing songs of gladness,
Ah! true love will bring me to you.
[NO PREJUDICE IN HEAVEN]
There’ll be no prejudice shown in heaven,
All will have robes as white as snow;
Some may have, a crown more starry,
For the service rendered here below.
Together around the heavenly throne,
Praising the Father and the Son;
Every race shall be represented,
Singing sweetly, “Thy will be done.”