Arise My Son

Arise now my son Life’s hardships will trouble you no more Unfettered by earthly bonds Spread your wings and ascend to grace For there you will find old and new friends Who have patiently awaited your arrival They have seen your tender heart And a smile to add to the light Now begins a new journey One filled with timeless wonder Announce your arrival with music Sing your name loudly to the angels You ran a good race Beside you I was proud to run Together, as one, we lost and won And now I can tell of your victory But I must finish as well As my feet still trod the course An endless hill rises before me And I am tired and worn So I pray to your Father and mine To see me through my fear Of failing to finish in glory And persevering in my struggles Allow my boy to guide me With whispers of encouragement And a son’s unconditional love To a father who is sorely in need Let me see the finish line Help me overcome my earthly loss And with arms outstretched Let me be held in my son’s arms for eternity