“Don’t Be Afraid of Dying”
(Lyrics By Gerald Logan)
( Verse 1 )
There’s a man on his porch with the sun going down,
Silver in his hair, and peace all around.
He says, “Son, I’ve walked through the fire and rain,
But the thought of dying don’t bring me pain.”
( Pre-Chorus )
“Life is a river, and death’s just the bend,
Not a cold dark night, but a journey’s end.”
( Chorus )
Don’t be afraid of dying,
It’s just going home.
Leaving behind the struggle,
To rest where you belong.
No more tears, no more sorrow,
No more broken tomorrows—
Don’t be afraid of dying,
It’s where we’re finally strong.
( Verse 2 )
He said, “I once feared the grave, thought it meant goodbye,
Till I found the truth in a Savior’s eyes.
Now I know when my breath is through,
It’s just the doorway I’m passing through.”
( Pre-Chorus )
“This life is borrowed, a gift, not the end,
Death’s not a foe, it’s a faithful friend.”
( Chorus )
Don’t be afraid of dying,
It’s just going home.
Leaving behind the struggle,
To rest where you belong.
No more chains, no more hurting,
Every prayer finally certain—
Don’t be afraid of dying,
It’s where we’re never alone.
( Bridge )
Every graveyard’s just a garden,
Where the seeds of hope are sown.
What looks like the end of the story,
Is the start of going home.
( Chorus )
Don’t be afraid of dying,
It’s just going home.
The arms of heaven open,
And you’ll never walk alone.
No more pain, no more sighing,
Just eternal life abiding—
Don’t be afraid of dying,
It’s love you’re going to.
( Outro )
He closed his eyes, whispered soft, “I’m free.”
And the angels carried him home gently.
Don’t be afraid of dying,
It’s the doorway to eternity.
