When I Am Gone
4HIM · 4Him [1990]
So quickly fading
It only lasts a season then it's gone
And I have chosen
To live each moment
Depending on a strength beyond my own
For even thought my weakness
I am learning to believe
That through my silent faith
Somebody will see
(chorus)
When I am gone
What will they say
When I am gone
Will I leave behind a witness
That will carry on
When all the works and deeds that I have done
Dissolve into the past
Lord, let Your fire burn steadfast
When I am gone
I look around me
And see the darkness
Within a world where few are set apart
And then I wonder
Have I been faithful
To share the hope that lives within my heart
For when I tell another
What the savior's love can do
They just might be the one
To reach out to you
(chorus)
When I Am Gone
Released on the 1990 self-titled album by the Christian rock band 4HIM, 'When I Am Gone' stands as a defining track in their early discography. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of melodic rock and worship-oriented songwriting that characterized their work during the early 1990s. With its emotive delivery and thematic focus on faith and perseverance, the recording reflects the spiritual depth common to the band's catalog, including contemporaries like 'Stay Forever' and later works on 'Hymns: A Place of Worship'. As a staple of their live performances and radio airplay, the track remains a significant representation of the era's Christian rock sound, showcasing 4HIM's ability to craft anthems that resonated deeply with their audience.