Dear Lord I know you’re near
You promised you would be
Near to the broken hearted
And you’ve never failed me
Though I would pass this cup
I know Earthly life has an end
It’s just a fact that I can’t deny
Life is a gift that you only lend
I’m afraid that like so many
I’m prone to take for granted
This precious gift you’ve given
Each of us a seed you’ve planted
All of us loved and valued
Each endowed with gifts
A lifetime to unwrap them
Living our purpose our soul lifts
And so I ask dear Lord
For an extra portion of grace
Pressed down and overflowing
So that we can finish this race
For our lives are so fragile
And good health does leave
We fight and struggle
But one day we all grieve
So when that day comes
And you call out our name
I pray we’ll be found ready
Hearts afire with Jesus’ flame
When our final breath we breathe
Whispering our last farewell
May an escort of angels carry us
To heaven where You dwell
