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Text:The Aged Sire Has Gone to Rest
Author:John J Moore
Tune:MAITLAND
Composer:George N. Allen

580. The Aged Sire Has Gone to Rest

1 The aged sire has gone to rest;
He left the world below,
To rest upon the Saviour's breast,
Escaping every foe.

2 Tho' kindred dear and friends might mourn,
He could no longer stay:
On angel's wings he swift was borne
To realms of endless day.

3 His silver locks no altars wreathe
Nor voice earth's temple fill:
But where enraptured spirits breathe
His voice the regions thrill.

4 Melodious strains his notes control,
Proclaiming love divine;
While him angelic throngs behold
'Midst cloudless glory shine.

AMEN.

Text Information
First Line: The aged sire has gone to rest
Title: The Aged Sire Has Gone to Rest
Author: John J Moore
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: Eternal Life
Tune Information
Name: MAITLAND
Composer: George N. Allen
Meter: C. M.
Key: A Major



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