GONE AWAY WITH A FRIEND

As I looked down into the face of an old saint of God,
I thought your race is over your life crown is won.
Separated for the present but soon we’ll meet again,
For you’ve only gone away with a Friend.
Gone away with a Friend someone closer than a brother,
with somebody who loves me more than children, Dad, or Mother.
And He holds my very soul in the palms of His hands,
Let it read on my tombstone, “I’ve Gone Away With A Friend.”
Oh constant companion through life’s joy and pain,
all my hopes and all my dreams I entrust to His dear name.
And when my soul breaks free from the ties that hold me here,
I’ve gone away with Jesus no other friend so dear.

Key of C

Writer: Phyllis Combs
Publisher: Deelight Music / BMI
TIME: 3:26