I'm just a little feller And I didn't quite make it there; I went straight to be with Jesus And I'm waiting for you here.

Don't you fret about me, Mommy, I'm of all God's lambs most blest; I'd have loved to stayed there with you, But our Shepherd knows what's best.

Many dwelling here where I live Waited years to enter in, Struggled through a world of sorrow And their lives were marred with sin.

So sweet, Mommy, don't you sorrow, Wipe those tears and chase the gloom; I went straight to Jesus' bosom From my lovely mother's womb.

Thank you for the life you gave me, It was brief, but don't complain, I have all of heaven's glory, Suffered none of earthling's pain.

Thank you for the name you gave me, I'd have loved to brought it fame; But if I'd lingered in earth's shadows, Might instead have brought it shame

so bravely bear the bitter grief and try to under stand prepare your hearts to meet me in this bright eternal land for now i am with jesus held in his loving hand