HEAVEN

Heaven's gates are opening
Slowly swinging wide
A gentle voice is calling
It's time to come inside

The journey home is ended
Weary was your way
I guided your every footstep
And give you strength each day

I counted your every breath
Each beating of your heart
When you simply trusted me
And for Home you made a start

The angels now are welcoming
The streets of gold in view
And in my Father's house
A mansion waits for you

No more for you the heartaches
The doubts and the fears
I will gently reach my hand
And brush away your tears

There is no more darkness
Neither day nor night
Death will never touch you
And I will dress you in robes of white

Hear how I eagerly greet you
Welcome home my child
The lost lamb I searched for
And gathered from the mountain wild

I died for you in agony
On the cross I took your place
I rose for you in triumph
And saved you by my grace

Gaze upon my princely head
Once crowned with thorns for you
See my nail scarred hands
As I reach to you my two

For I am welcoming you to Heaven
This place of perfect peace
Where joy and happiness is everlasting
In an Eternity that will never cease