Lyrics
Oh Lord, the time is growing nigh
Expressing a sense of urgency as the time of death is approaching.
When I must breathe my last breath inside
Acknowledging the imminent end of life, indicating the need for divine presence.
Lord in my dying hour
Requesting the Lord's presence during the moment of death.
Stay with me Jesus
Specifically asking Jesus to stay with the individual during the dying process.
Oh Lord, my friends will gather 'round
Describing the gathering of friends as the person approaches death.
They're watching me slowly, slowly sinking down
Depicting the watchful eyes of friends witnessing the gradual decline.
Stay with me Jesus
Reiterating the plea for Jesus to remain present during this difficult time.
Now Lord, Lord, now Jesus time has come
Acknowledging that the time has come for the individual to leave their earthly existence.
When I'm must my earthly home
Highlighting the departure from the physical world and the earthly home.
Friends standing around, till
Referencing friends gathered around as the departure takes place.
They know that I am about to die
Acknowledging the awareness of impending death among those present.
But I'm not worried, I'm not afraid,
Expressing a lack of worry or fear in the face of death.
I know you do Jesus
Expressing faith in Jesus and confidence in His guidance.
Just what you say to me, follow
Committing to follow the words and teachings of Jesus.
You be with me Lord, day and night.
Requesting continuous presence and support from the Lord, day and night.
I'm not afraid
Reiterating a lack of fear in the face of death due to faith in Jesus.
I said I'm dying
Acknowledging the reality of approaching death.
Don't leave me now
Pleading with the Lord not to leave during this critical moment.
O Lord, I know you'll stand by your word,
Expressing confidence in the Lord's faithfulness and adherence to His promises.
Whenever I call you
Acknowledging a consistent connection with the Lord through prayer.
I know you always you have already heard
Believing in the Lord's attentive nature, having heard prayers before.
Stay with me Jesus
Reiterating the request for Jesus to stay with the person during the challenging time.
O Lord, I said farewell
Bidding farewell to the earthly realm.
Fare thee well
Wishing well to friends and others left behind.
To my friends down here
Acknowledging loved ones who have passed away and are awaiting reunion.
I got loves ones
Referring to departed loved ones in the afterlife.
Waiting for me up there
Anticipating a reunion with loved ones in the afterlife.
O Lord, others are waiting for me, what a reunion
Acknowledging the presence of others waiting for the individual in the afterlife.
I know that will be, stay with me Lord
Expressing anticipation of a joyous reunion with others in the afterlife.
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