The Book of Worship ‎#439

439. Thou art gone to the grave! but we will not deplore thee

1 Thou art gone to the grave! but we will not deplore thee,
Though sorrows and darkness encompass the tomb;
The Savior has passed through its portals before thee,
And the lamp of His love is thy guide through the gloom.

2 Thou art gone to the grave! we no longer behold thee,
Nor tread the rough paths of the world by thy side;
But the wide arms of Mercy are spread to enfold thee,
And sinners may hope, for the Sinless hath died.

3 Thou art gone to the grave! and, its mansion forsaking,
Perchance thy weak spirit did not in doubt lingered long:
But the sunshine of heaven beamed bright on thy waking,
And full on thine ear burst the seraphim's song.

4 Thou art gone to the grave! but we will not deplore thee,
Since God was thy Ransom, thy Guardian, and Guide:
He gave thee, He took thee, and He will restore thee;
And death has no sting, for the Savior hath died.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou art gone to the grave! but we will not deplore thee
• Meter: 12s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867
• Topic: Death
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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