If I Awake

When I lay my head down to rest,

I pray to God that I've done my best.

And before I go to bed each night,

I search my heart to see if I've done what is right.

For I never know if I'll ever awake again.

That's something that's not to be known to men.

Waking up is something that I hope to do,

And if I awake I'll have more time to spend with you.

Well My fate is in the hands of God,

As along life's pathway I must trod.

And if I should die before I wake,

I pray to God my soul He'll take.,

Surely His mercy has been extended to me,

And by grace someday His face I will see.

Oh, What love Jesus has for us all,

If only upon His name we will call.

He's gone to prepare a place in Heaven so fair,

It's up to me if I want to go and live over there.

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By Charles E. Fitzgerald 08/16/2001

Lakeland, Florida

Copyright ©2001 Charles Earnest Fitzgerald

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