When I must leave you f or a little while-
Please do not grieve a nd shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow to you t hrough the years,
But start out bravely w ith a gallant smile;
And for my sake a nd for my name
Live on and do a ll things the same,
Feed not your loneliness o n empty days,
But fill each waking hour i n useful ways,
Reach out your hand i n comfort and in cheer
And I in turn will comfort you a nd hold you near;
And never, never b e afraid to die
For I am waiting for you in the sky!