You gave me strength to carry on,
When my body was so torn.
You lifted me on wings of love,
When my spirit was so worn.
Through all the times when in despair,
When I hung my head in shame,
You came to me when I was feeling down,
As I called upon your name.
When my heart was troubled,
With more pain than I could bear,
You caught each and every tear I shed,
While you were up there.
So, when I get to heaven,
I'll pray to you from the deep,
And, make a request to you
For my soul to keep."