Little Rosewood Casket lyrics

In a little rosewood casket Resting on the parlor stand There's a package of love letters Written by a cherished hand Wil you go and bring them sister Read them o'er for me tonight I have often tried but could not For the tears would blind my eyes When I'm dead and in my casket Should I gently fall asleep Fall asleep to wake in heaven Dearest sister do not weep