Sleeping In The Arms Of Jesus

Performed by the Perry Sisters

Verse I

She tried to remember the faces around her

There in her mind, somewhere in time, she always knew

But age had confused her, and stolen her from them

They held to her love, when angels above came to her rescue

Chorus

Only sleeping in the arms of Jesus

Carried away, to rest in His arms

On angels white wings

They may be gone from our sight

But to them it’s just goodnight

Only sleeping in the arms of Jesus

Verse II

That night at her bedside, they gathered around her

Soon they know, she had to go, and leave them behind

She talked of Heaven, and dreamed of her mansion

As her time drew near, she had no fear

As she closed her eyes

Repeat chorus; tag with:

They may be gone from our sight

But to them it’s just goodnight

Only sleeping in the arms of Jesus