I'll Not Fear The Crossing

<p>I stood by her bedside<br/>And held to her hand<br/>With heaven just one breath away<br/>&quot;Child, you must promise<br/>You&#x27;ll meet me up yonder<br/>Where life will not fade or decay&quot;<br/>She said &quot;I hear angels<br/>With their welcome song<br/>And I know that my parting is nigh&quot;<br/>With a smile on her face<br/>And a soft gentle voice<br/>I heard my sweet mother reply<br/><br/>&quot;I&#x27;ll not fear the crossing<br/>For it leads me home<br/>I&#x27;ll lay down these burdens<br/>That I&#x27;ve carried so long<br/>Death will be conquered<br/>And we&#x27;ll sing a new song<br/>And I&#x27;ll not fear the crossing<br/>For it leads me home&quot;<br/><br/>She taught me of Jesus<br/>When I was a child<br/>Her lifestyle showed me the way<br/>When life brought us heartaches<br/>And burdens got heavy<br/>All night you could hear mother pray<br/>As her health was failing<br/>And steps became slow<br/>Her faith never weakened or swayed<br/>She said &quot;Child, don&#x27;t worry<br/>It&#x27;s part of the journey<br/>We&#x27;ll all have to make it someday&quot;<br/>&quot;I&#x27;ll not fear the crossing<br/>For it leads me home<br/>I&#x27;ll lay down these burdens<br/>That I&#x27;ve carried so long<br/>Death will be conquered<br/>And we&#x27;ll sing a new song<br/>I&#x27;ll not fear the crossing<br/>For it leads me home&quot;<br/><br/>Oh, death will be conquered<br/>And we&#x27;ll sing a new song<br/>I&#x27;ll not fear the crossing<br/>For it leads me home&quot;