Gloria Gaither (b. March 4, 1942) is a songwriter for gospel music, along with her husband, Bill Gaither. She also sang in the Bill Gaither Trio, one of the most influential groups in recent Christian music.
Beyond the Sunset
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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Should you go first and I remain to walk the road alone
I'll live in memory's garden dear with happy days we've known
In spring I'll watch for roses red and shades of lilac blue
In early fall when the brown leaves fall then I'll catch a glimpse of you
Should you go first and I remain to finish with the scroll
We've known so much of happiness yes we've had our cup of joy
And memory is one gift of God that death cannot destroy
Should you go first and I remain there's one thing I'd have you do
Walk slowly down that long path for soon I'll follow you
I want you to know each step I take so that you may walk the same
For someday down that lonely road you'll hear me call your name
Beyond the sunset oh glad reunion with our dear loved ones who've gone before
In that fair homeland we'll know no parting beyond the sunset for evermore
The song "Beyond the Sunset" by Bill & Gloria Gaither is a beautiful expression of love and loss. The lyrics describe the feelings of someone who has lost a loved one and is facing the prospect of life without them. The singer expresses their longing for the person they've lost, but also finds comfort in the memories they shared.
The first verse speaks of the singer's determination to keep their loved one close in memory, even if they are no longer physically present. They mention the specific sights and smells that they associate with their loved one, and express a desire to hold onto those memories. The second verse acknowledges the inevitability of death, but also suggests that the memories we create in life are powerful enough to transcend it. The final verse is a message to their loved one, expressing the singer's desire to follow them into the afterlife and be reunited with them once more.
Overall, "Beyond the Sunset" is a poignant and heartfelt tribute to the power of love and memory.
Line by Line Meaning
Should you go first and I remain to walk the road alone
If you pass away before me, I will continue to live on but will have cherished memories of our happy times together.
I'll live in memory's garden dear with happy days we've known
Even in your absence, I will remember the happiness we shared and continue to cherish it.
In spring I'll watch for roses red and shades of lilac blue
During springtime when flowers bloom, I'll be reminded of you and our memories together.
In early fall when the brown leaves fall then I'll catch a glimpse of you
Similarly, in the fall when leaves are falling, I will think of you and the memories we've made.
No lengthening shadows shall creep in to make this life seem droll
If you pass away, I vow to keep living my life to the fullest in honor of you, without letting it become monotonous or mundane.
We've known so much of happiness yes we've had our cup of joy
We have experienced so much happiness together and have savored every moment of it.
And memory is one gift of God that death cannot destroy
Even though death may separate us physically, the memories we've made and the moments we've shared will always be cherished and cannot be taken away.
Should you go first and I remain there's one thing I'd have you do
If you were to pass away before me, I would want you to remember and cherish the love we shared with each other.
Walk slowly down that long path for soon I'll follow you
I want you to take your time on your journey to the afterlife because I will eventually meet you there.
I want you to know each step I take so that you may walk the same
I will keep you in my thoughts during every step of my life's journey so that when you make the same journey, we will be in sync.
For someday down that lonely road you'll hear me call your name
When the time comes for both of us to leave this world, I hope you hear my voice calling out to you and we will finally be reunited.
Beyond the sunset oh glad reunion with our dear loved ones who've gone before
In the afterlife, we will be reunited with those who have passed before us and experience a joyous reunion.
In that fair homeland we'll know no parting beyond the sunset for evermore
In the afterlife, we will be together for eternity and will never have to say goodbye again.
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@johannasuero403
Beyond the sunset,
O blissful morning,
When with our Saviour
Heav'n is begun.
Earth's toiling ended,
O glorious dawning;
Beyond the sunset
When day is done.
2. Beyond the sunset,
No clouds will gather,
No storms will threaten,
No fears annoy;
O day of gladness,
O day unending,
Beyond the sunset,
Eternal Joy.
3. Beyond the sunset,
A hand will guide me
To God, the Father,
Whom I adore;
His glorious presence,
His words of welcome,
Will be my portion
On that fair shore.
4. Beyond the sunset,
O glad reunion,
With our dear loved ones
Who've gone before;
In that fair homeland
We'll know no parting,
Beyond the sunset
For evermore!
@kohane3909
Beyond the sunset, oh blissful morning
When with our savior, heaven is begun
Earth's toiling ended, oh glorious dawning
Beyond the sunset when day is done
Should you go first and I remain to walk the road alone
I'll live in memory's garden dear with happy days we've known
In spring I'll wait for roses red, when fades the lilacs bloom
And in early fall when brown leaves fall, I'll catch a glimpse of you
Should you go first and I remain, to finish with the scroll
No lessening shadows shall ever creep in to make this life seem droll
We've known so much of happiness, we've had our cup of joy
But memory is one gift of God that death cannot destroy
Should you go first and I remain, for battles to be fought
Each thing you've touched along the way, will be a hallowed spot
I'll hear your voice I'll see your smile though blindly I may grope
The memory of your helping hand will buoy me on with hope
Should you go first and I remain, one thing I'll have you do
Walk slowly down that long long path, for soon I'll follow you
I want to know each step you take that I may walk the same
For someday down that lonely road, you'll hear me call your name
Beyond the sunset
Oh, glad reunion
With our dear loved ones who've gone before
In that fair homeland, we'll know no parting
Beyond the sunset, forever more
@auntiepatable
I found this so I thought I'd put it on here. I think it's just as good as the original. What do you guys think?
BEYOND THE SUNSET
I WILL WAIT FOR YOU
MY HANDS ARE REACHING OUT
SO I CAN GUIDE YOU THRU
THESE GOLDEN GATES OF HEAVEN
INTO THE ETERNAL LIGHT
WE WILL WALK SIDE BY SIDE
OH WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SITE
YES THERE COMES A TIME
WHEN WE HAVE TO LET GO
WHETHER IT BE HAPPY OR SAD
WE WANT YOU ALL TO KNOW
OUR LIVES WITH YOU ALL
WAS A BLESSED EVENT
THERE IS NOTHING WE WOULD CHANGE
BECAUSE YOU WERE ALL HEAVEN SENT
AND THRU ALL THE TEARS
WE WILL BOTH LEAVE BEHIND
OUR JOURNEY IS JUST BEGINNING
AS WE ALL KNEW IT WAS TIME
BEYOND THE SUNSET
I WILL WAIT FOR YOU
MY HANDS ARE REACHING OUT
SO I CAN GUIDE YOU THRU
THESE GOLDEN GATES OF HEAVEN
INTO THE ETERNAL LIGHT
WE WILL WALK SIDE BY SIDE
OH WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SITE.
@MsBear747
Thanks Psalm 43&17 😊😊 Praying 🙏 Praise God 😊😊
@sharonpinner1207
My husband went to Glory 4 months ago. I listen to this everyday! I miss him so and can not wait to join him!
@user-ky2sn8nw2i
I'm so sorry for your loss!
@gaylenhal1482
Rip to him and sorry for your loss
@sarahd3980
He waits for yoy.
@mariahauhnar1222
Should you go first, and I'll remain?.. This line hits me hard everytime I'm tuning into this song😢 Beyond the sunset, with our dear ones! Oh! I'm longing for that moment 😢😢
@paulkaye1248
Yes, someday soon, I'll join my brother, 3 sisters and my mom and dad at the family circle at the throne. Thank you so much George Younce for this beautiful rendition of a great hymn. God bless all who listen and hear the words of this blessed song.
@samuelasande5848
whenever i listen to this hymn i find myself crying....tears are a language that God understands. thank you
@josephineboettcher3589
Oh yes so very true, I feel the
same way!!! God bless you!!!
@janettrim7587
My grandmother found this sitting on a sidetable by my grandfather's chair. It brought tears to my eyes, even back then. I watched as my grandmother got up from his chair and walked into the closet where his clothes hung there. As she closed the door so I couldn't see, I heard her weep. I couldn't bear her pain so I walked out the door to give her her time with him, standing in the closet so she could smell him and be with him once more. This sounds like a song but I could never write it. This song George does so well, still brings it all back to me. Thank you for this posting and the memories it brings.