Gather 'Round Children

She lies there so peaceful, in her eternal sleep
With wreaths of flowers, from her head to her feet
A gown of gold she wears, to match her silver hair
A peaceful smile upon her face, that shows her heavenly grace

Come gather 'round children, bow your head and pray
Come gather 'round children, while they lay mama away
She gave us all her good years
Oh, she gave us all her best
Come gather 'round children
While they lay our precious mama to rest

Now dad he's waited so long, for mama to join him
And on her right lies my brother John
On dad's left lies my sister
A flower taken, Lord, while still in bloom
I know we'll miss her
But Lord they'll be so glad to see her (c'mon now let's sing it)

Come gather 'round children, bow your head and pray
Come gather 'round children, while they lay mama away
She gave us all her good years
Oh, she gave us all her best
Come gather 'round children
While they lay our precious mama to rest