Tell Emma I Love Her

(Verse 1)
The sun sets slow on the Mississippi tonight,
But your face shines clearer in this heavenly light.
The guns fell silent down in Carthage town,
Yet my endless love for you still echoes around.
I’m walkin’ on gold where the river don’t bend,
But my soul reaches ever to you, my love, my friend.

(Chorus)
Tell Emma I love her, the truest and best,
My heart burns eternal when I think on her yet.
Your strength was my anchor through storm and through fire,
You’re woven in glory, my soul’s one desire.
My love will not falter, it never will cease,
And I’m holdin’ you always in this perfect peace.

(Verse 2)
I remember the trials we bore side by side,
Through winters of sorrow where together we cried.
You stood as my comfort when darkness closed in,
Your faith like a beacon, your love pulled me in.
I cherished your courage, your tender, true heart,
From the first day I met you, we never would part.

(Chorus)
Tell Emma I love her, through prison and sword,
My heart beats forever for you and the Lord.
You’re nearer than breath, my companion so true,
The will of our Father has joined me to you.
Though worlds tried to sever what heaven made one,
I’m yours through the ages, my Emma, my sun.

(Verse 3)
I see little Julia and Frederick’s bright eyes,
I see you still rocking them under Nauvoo skies.
I’d cross endless heavens to hold you once more,
To whisper my longing on that earthly shore.
But the Lord has a mansion with room for us there,
And your name’s etched beside mine, my beautiful, fair.

(Bridge)
Oh how sweet, dear Emma, the promise we share,
Through valleys of shadow, I’ll always be there.
I count not the parting, only love without end,
And wait in this glory still holding your hand.

(Final Chorus)
Tell Emma I love her, the dearest and best,
I’m waitin’ in glory with arms open wide.
You’re my joy everlasting, my heart’s sacred fire,
Soon you’ll walk through the veil to our endless desire.
Till then lean on heaven, my brave, faithful love,
Your husband forever,
Joseph… from above.