I'm in Heaven while I'm living
Way down here on earth with thee .
For my darling , you're the angel ;
That brings it , so close to me .
As God must love his creations ,
He would surely be remiss ;
If the wonder of your being
Was not one he came to miss .
He might then , take jealous heeding
Of the time I've had with you .
And decide it's time to gather
To Himself this love so true .
That is why I fear the hour
On that dark and fateful day ,
When the Lord calls one more angel
Home to join His bright array .
What depression , pain , and sorrow
Shall invade my troubled mind ?
As I know that time for certain ,
I'll be left so far behind .
Will I yet again know Heaven ,
As it's been with you and me ?
How much time must I endure , this
Hell on earth it's bound to be ?
And if I should tire of sorrow ,
And the pain's too much to bear ;
Will I find you dear in Heaven
If I go in search up there ?
And would I , in seeking Heaven ,
Find another Hell instead ?
As I know one thing for certain ;
Living's Hell , when loves are dead .
I have this to keep me going .
This alone , till life is through .
Just the faith , that God in wisdom ;
Knows my Heaven is with you .
And if life and death are parcels
Of the same divine design ;
God will share again His angel ,
And His kingdom shall be mine .
GREENWOLFE 1962
