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REFRAIN: Only a dream, only a dream
All glory, beyond the dark s--
How peaceful the slumber, how happy the waking
For death is only a dream
Mother, was dark, but the light came at last
And flooded my soul with its gleam
True, that this life is like clouds overcast
For death is only a dr--
REFRAIN: Only a dream, only a dream
All glory, beyond the dark --
How peaceful the slumber, how happy the waking
For death is only a dream
Mother, I've often felt, during this life,
"How shall I cross the dark s--?"
For Jesus has given me gracious relief
For death is only a dream
REFRAIN: Only a dream, only a dream
All glory, beyond the dark sea
How peaceful the slumber, how happy the waking
For death is only a dream
Mother, I've seen through the veil, clearly cross
To the banks of that beautiful stream
Where saints are repaired for earthly loss
For death is only a dream
REFRAIN: Only a d--, only a dream
All glory, beyond the dark sea
How peaceful the slumber, how happy the waking
For death is only a dream
Mother, tell Father I've seen that bright host
That God gave his son to redeem
I know he will faithfully stand at his post,
For death is only a dream
REFRAIN: Only a --, only --
(Remainder of chorus is an instrumental solo)