CLEAR ON THROUGH ETERNITY

CLEAR ON THROUGH ETERNITY

Because you’ve done so much for me,
Opened my eyes and let them see.

And shone a light that set me free,
Clear on through eternity,

I hope to do the same for you,
To stay forever faithful, remain forever true.

It’s not my duty, my sweet love,
To remind you of your beauty.

But I’ll rise and do it anyway.
On the morning of each brand new day,

When sunrise streaks across the sky
And bids my sorrow swiftly fly.

O’er the dusky mountaintops,
Littered with the day’s spent teardrops.

It’s not my job, but I’ll make the vow,
To pause and do it anyhow,
And sing your praises loud and clear,
A clarion call from far to near.

It’s not my duty all the while,
To tell you how you make me smile,
How you charm with grace and style
And comfort me through life’s long mile.

It’s not my duty or my chore,
To tell you how I yearn for more.
More of your mystery and your charm,
The shelter of your loving arms.

But I’ll smile and do it anyway, with all I do and all I say.
Because you’ve done so much for me,
Opened my eyes and let me see,
And shone a light that set me free,
Clear on through eternity.

-Bruce Potts
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