TO MY SISTER,
ON THE DEATH OF HER DAUGHTER.
Do not grieve for Gertie,
Though she has passed away;
For she has gone to Heaven,
With the angels there to stay.
Do not grieve for Gertie,
Though she has passed away;
For she has gone to Heaven,
With the angels there to stay.
Dear sister, trust in Jesus,
As your Gertie did while here:
She will welcome you to Heaven
When from earth you disappear.
As your Gertie did while here:
She will welcome you to Heaven
When from earth you disappear.
Ever think of her an angel
In that better world above,
To welcome you, her mother,
With outstretched arms of love.
In that better world above,
To welcome you, her mother,
With outstretched arms of love.
Then throw away all sadness,—
Be cheerful while you may;
For you'll surely meet your darling
At the resurrection-day.
Be cheerful while you may;
For you'll surely meet your darling
At the resurrection-day.