Sorry, I Never Knew You

[Verse 1] Last night as I was sleeping, this dream came to me;. I dreamed about the end of time about eternity; I saw a million sinners fall on their faces to pray, The Saviour sadly shook His head, and this I heard Him say; [Chorus] Sorry, I never knew you, depart from me for ever more; Sorry, I never knew you, go and serve the one that you served before. [Verse 2] I thought the time had come when I must stand the trial, I told the Lord that I had been a Christian all the while, But through the book He then looked, and sadly shook His head; They placed me over on His left, and this is what He said ; [Chorus] Sorry, I never knew you, I find no record of your birth; Sorry, I never knew you, go and serve the one you served while on earth. [Verse 3] There was my wife and children, I heard each one's voice, They must have all been happy, it seemed they did rejoice, With robes of white around them, and crowns upon their head; My little girl looked up at me, and this is what she said; [Chorus] Daddy, we can't go with you, we must stay on this lovely shore; Sorry for we still love you, but you cannot be our Daddy anymore. [Verse 4] When I from sleep awakened, with tears in my eyes, I looked around, and there about me to my great surprise, I saw my wife and babies, and knew I'd had a dream, Then down beside my bed I fell, and for mercy did scream; [Chorus] Father, Who art in glory, in mercy look on me today; Forgive me let me serve Thee, till the summons comes and calls me away.