The Wall of Heaven

I've been a drunkard most of my life

My drinkin' killed my darlin' wife but not one night has she left me here alone

Still it's not her ghost I dread when she stands next to my bed

It's those words she speaks that chill me to the bone

I have seen the wall of heaven

And your name's not written there

And each time you turn from Jesus

It is more than I can bear

For there awaits a robe of diamonds

And a crown for you to wear

But I've seen the wall of heaven

And your name's not written there

I know a man who is my shame

Old Whisky is his name, and he mocks my wife each night when she appears

And though she's fighting for my soul, Old Whisky won't let go

Though she says these words through a ghostly veil of tears

And every night it is the same

All the guilt and all the shame

And there's Old Whisky saying "Hey, I'm your truest friend"

And though the ghost has gone away, she will haunt me through the day

And when the night comes 'round, she'll remind me once again

And though you've always been a sinner

And you've reaped just what you've sown

The angels are still willing

To carve your name into that stone

You've yet to give your heart to Jesus

Trust His love and tender care

For I've seen the Wall of Heaven

And your name's not written there