O Death, How Bitter is the Thought

*Verse 1:* O Death, how bitter is the thought To one at peace, possessions sought With nothing to worry, prosperous and well Yet knowing in time, to the grave we'll dwell *Chorus:* But O Death, how welcome is your call To those weary and failing, needing all For in your embrace, we find release From age's burden, and the world's ceaseless crease *Verse 2:* Do not fear, for Death's decree is clear It comes for all, both far and near From ten years to a thousand, the same end we find In Hades' depths, no question to mind *Chorus:* But O Death, for the wicked, a dire fate Their children bear disgrace, their inheritance abate For those who forsake the law, calamity awaits In death, their curse is sealed, at Hades' gates *Bridge:* So let us cherish our days, for they are few And build a virtuous name, forever true May hidden wisdom and unseen treasure be our guide In every circumstance, let righteousness abide *Chorus:* For O Death, though bitter is the thought In your embrace, weary souls find sought And in the end, a good name shall remain Eternal in glory, free from worldly stain is the thought In your embrace, weary souls find sought And in the end, a good name shall remain Eternal in glory, free from worldly stain (outro guitar riffs)