1 Mother 'twas dark but the light came at last,
And flooded my soul with its gleam,
'Tis true that this life is by clouds o'ercast,
And death is only a dream.

Chorus:
Only a dream, only a dream,
Of glory beyond the dark stream;
How peaceful the slumber, how happy the waking,
For death is only a dream.

2 Mother I've often-times tho't during life,
Oh, how shall I cross the dark stream,
But Jesus hath given me gracious relief
For death is only a dream. [Chorus]

3 Mother I saw thro' the vail clear across
To the banks of the beautiful stream,
Where the Saints are repaid for all earthly loss
For death is only a dream. [Chorus]

4 Mother tell father I've seen the bright host
That God gave His Son to redeem,
I know He will faithfully stand at His post
For death is only a dream. [Chorus]

5 Tell him that trusting will make all bright,
When he comes to the much dreaded stream,
For truly 'tis only the soul taking flight,
And death is only a dream. [Chorus]