I go to see her several times a day She never seems to know how long I've been away But the nurses say she calls my name Late at night Sometimes we talk as if there's nothing wrong And then suddenly she'll look away as if I'm gone But by her side is where I belong Even now Deep inside a fire's still burning Still I see her spirit glow How long before You take her Lord Only You can know So I will hold her hand 'till evening As the sun goes slowly down I will lay my soul beside the coals Until the light goes out She never used to like my music loud But I can turn the stereo way up now Still it's hard to fill the silent house Since she's gone Lord it's hard to see through all these tears She's so far away and yet she's so near But until You make Your meaning clear I'll be strong