I never can forget the way
When my dear mother did sweetly say
You are leaving, my darling boy
You always have been your mother’s joy

Now as you leave this world to roam
You may not be able to get back home
But remember jesus who lives in on high
Is watching over you with a mighty eye

The world is so full of sin and woe
And many sorrows everywhere you go
The lord jesus is everywhere
If you get in trouble now, he’ll meet you there

Now when I think of my mother dear
How often she did felt her cheer
My wondering mind was going astray
Was saying son, accept the way.