Suddenly it dawned upon me, that this road I travel on Is a pathway un-returning that my life will soon be gone Yet even now as I'm held captive, Christ's name I only praise These trials I'm facing last but few days For I know, I fought a good fight I know that I've kept the faith Even though my destruction is at hand I can sing because I see the truth has set me free And I know I will live with him one day, eternally Even though it all seems hopeless Even though I am tightly bound I am strengthened, my mind is free I know I am heaven bound For I know, I fought a good fight And I know I've kept the faith Even though my destruction is at hand I can sing because I see the truth has set me free And I know I will live with him one day, eternally When Jesus comes again, one bright and shining day He'll take me by the hand and I know I'll hear him say Welcome home my precious child Welcome home my beloved friend Even though the darkness often seemed too great I rejoice because you've proved that you are strong and true So come and enter in and live with me, eternally