Deathbed-Relient K

I attended the funeral of a close family friend. During the service, one of the readings was on John 14:6

Jesus answered, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me."

After the funeral, I pondered on the concept of dying and song Deathbed by Relient K came into mind. The song is about a man who is dying and he reflects back on his life. By his account, the man considered himself a failure due to the fact he was dying alone. But the end of the song offers hope:

Then Jesus showed up
Said "Before we go up
I thought we might reminisce
See one night in your life
When you turned out the lights
You asked for and prayed for my forgiveness

You cried, wolf
The tears they soaked your fur
The blood dripped from your fangs
You said 'What have I done?'
You loved that lamb
With every sinful bone
And there you wept alone
Your heart was so contrite
You said 'Jesus please forgive me of my crimes
Sanctify this withered heart of mine
Stay with me until my life is through
And on that day, please take me home with you'"

I can smell the death on the sheets
Covering me
I can't believe
This is the end

I can hear you whisper to me
Its time to leave
You'll never be
Lonely again

But this was my deathbed
I died there alone
When I closed my eyes tonight
You carried me home

I am the way
Follow me and take my hand
And I am the truth
Embrace me and you'll understand
I am the life
Through me you'll live again
For I am love
I am love
I am love

Lyrics: http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/lyrics/new/track.asp?track_id=7141