God Only Lent You This Child

I entered my little girl's room To kiss her and tuck her into bed, She replied, not just yet mommy And this is what she said. I have to talk to the pretty lady Who comes to visit me each night, She says she will take me with her So I have to look just right. She sat down at her vanity And began to brush her hair of gold, She then gets out all her jewelry And puts on all she can hold. She kneels by her bedside With her little hands clasp tight, Where are you pretty lady I want you to meet my mommy tonight. My mommy doesn't know I am leaving Yet a lot of nights I hear her cry , I wanted it to be a secret Could it be she already knows why. As I listen to her my eyes grow misty So I just let the teardrops fall, I know the time is nearing But God let me keep her just a little while. I hold my precious daughter to my breast Such a sweet and darling little thing, Oh God what will I do without her That is when I hear an angel sing. As the singing grows louder There surrounded by a golden light, Was the most beautiful angel It was the such a glorious sight. She took my little girl from me and lifted her Enfolding her within her wide spread wings, Just as the sky burst open A multitude of angels sings. Do not be so sad says the beautiful angel For God has prepared for her an eternal home, You see he only lent her to you for awhile Then she rose and they were gone.