If I Had a Visit To Heaven

If I had a visit ti heaven, for but a short length of time I would gather all of my family there, and some close friends of mine I'd hold my Father close to me and say " I miss you so, I wish I could have spoke with you when God, said time to go" I'd kiss my dear sweet Mother, hold her silken hand I would tell her not to worry, she raised a fine young man I'd see my older Brother, such a short time we did have you see, the good Lord took him, when I was just a lad My Grandma's and my Grandpa's, all rocking in their chairs I'm glad to see them healthy, without the ailing cares With all my friends who dwell there, I'd chat with them awhile when it's time for leaving, I'd leave them with a smile Well, here St. Peter's coming, say's it's time for me to go I ask for just a moment, so that I may let them know The lives you left behind you, are faithful, brave and strong we'll meet again in heaven, it won't be very long For when St. Peter calls us, you'll know it when you pray we won't be there to visit, we will all be there to stay.