As your fleeting breath grows weaker
As the pall bearing angels wait,
Will your departing soul go into outer darkness;
Or up to the Pearly Gate ?

Will you face that moment with satisfaction
That your life was wisely spent,
Will your heart quake with fear;
Or will it rest content ?

Will your eyes focus on the sparkle
Of your crown around God's throne,
Or will that awful place called Hell
Forever be your eternal home ?

Will you close your eyes in rest
And see Jordan's crystal realm,
Or will you ride the devil's ship
With Satan at the helm ?

Will you see the golden city
Where the Tree of Life's in bloom,
Or will you see souls in agony
Remember the price of sin is doom !

Now's the time to make decisions
What will your answer be,
It's one you'll live with
Through out eternity.

Trust in the risen Savior
You, He'll surely bless,
You can close your eyes in peaceful slumber,
And die in eternal rest.
 
 

                                              Carl L. Hempen