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Heavenly light new song version

An end of life prayerful song!

Heavenly Light

Dark days have come....
my life is ending
My days are numbered...
but, I'm unafraid

I have no regrets...
except I must leave her
My days are numbered...
but, I'm unafraid

So don't you worry,
don't fret about me...
I'll always be with you...
in your...memory


Chorus
Heavenly light...shine down upon me
Shine on my pathway...to eternity
Oh Heavenly light...shine down upon me
My life's in your hands Lord...
remember me...


I've had some hard times,
but, I've had your blessing
You've given me love...
and...I will miss her

Please comfort her Lord,
for she will get lonely
Please help her endure,
till, we meet again


Chorus
Heavenly light...shine down upon me
Shine on my pathway...to eternity
Oh Heavenly light...shine down upon me
My life's in your hands Lord...
remember me...

All of my life, Lord, 
I've been your servant
I've done my best,
to do your will

You've given your son,
and, I don't feel worthy
Thank you for your love, Lord,
I will praise you still


Chorus
Heavenly light...shine down upon me
Shine on my pathway...to eternity
Oh Heavenly light...shine down upon me
My life's in your hands Lord...
remember me...

My life's in your hands Lord...
remember me...
My life's in your hands Lord...
remember me...

repeat and fade


John Derek Hamilton
February 28,2018

Revised with music and vocals
July 31,2025

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Maria Williams August 1, 2025 at 11:01 PM This is such a beautiful song John, its filled with love, compassion and hope. A fave for the list ...Hugs John Hamilton August 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM Thanks Maria I appreciate your kind words of support, it was a hard time for me when I wrote this but glad others can enjoy anyway. Thanks especially for the fave that means a lot coming from a person of your talent!

Bj Legros Kelley July 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM This is so incredibly beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this. I can imagine this was something my dad would have loved so much, he didn't want to leave my mama nor us children, but God was calling him home, and he knew it. This is a jewel, thank you so much for writing and sharing it! John Hamilton July 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM Thanks BJ I'm so glad you enjoyed, it was difficult to write at the time I almost never survived but am thankful I wrote it now if it can help others that's my reward. Thank you for your kind words and visit.

Bill Baker July 31, 2025 at 10:38 AM I don't care where it comes from, John. I'm just ecstatic that you share with us, these beautiful Lyrics along with beautiful music. This one brought me to tears, as I have prayed this prayer many many times over the last year. I'm ready when my numbered days are over, but long to be at peace that God will care for my Sara who is 7 years younger than me. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill p.s. This goes on my FAVs list so I can replay at will. :-) John Hamilton July 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM Thanks Bill glad you like it enough to fave it. Yes I went through all these feelings a few years ago, I died a few times but thankfully they could revive me.