Lay Me Down To Rest

When you lay me down to rest

No burdens will I claim,

For I'll have nothing left my Lord

Except my soul and name

My name soon will be forgotten

Only a memory here or there,

Maybe carved upon a head of stone

For those that look or care

When that day arrives dear Lord

I'll be ready for where I go,

Whether buried in a dust top field

Or six feet below the snow

I can really say my life

Was fulfilled in every way,

It will be talked about when I'm gone

Just like it is today

For the one's that didn't bother with me

They may just come around,

But then dear Lord it will be to late

For my voice will project no sound

So when you lay me down to rest

No sorrow will I ask,

If there is any recognition

May it lie within my past

So let the music play

Then joy may fill the air,

While mourn is not my request

For any that may be there

Even though I may lie in comfort

For my days on earth are through,

I look forward to your acceptance

So I may be free to serve with you

Just before I meet you

Allow me to look my best,

So you may lead me far from here

When you lay me down to rest ..