Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#728

728. God of the living, in whose eyes

1 God of the living, in whose eyes
unveiled your whole creation lies,
all souls are yours; we must not say
that those are dead who pass away;
for we believe and know it true,
our dead are living, Lord, with you.

2 Released from earthly toil and strife,
with you is hidden still their life;
yours are their thoughts, their works, their powers,
all yours, and yet most surely ours;
for we believe and know it true,
our dead are living, Lord, with you.

Text Information

• First Line: God of the living, in whose eyes
• Author: John Ellerton (1826-1893) (alt.)
• Meter: 8888 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  Luke 20:37-38
  ;
  Mark 12:26-27
  ;
  Matthew 22:31-32
  ;
  Revelation 14:13
• Topic: The Holy Spirit: The Church Celebrates - Death and Grieving; Eternal Life; Funerals: general; Trust

Tune Information

• Name: TYNEMOUTH (ST. CATHERINE'S)
• Composer: Henri Friedrich Hémy (1818-1888)
• Harmonizer: David Evans (1874-1948)
• Meter: 8888 88
• Key: G Major
• Source: Crown of Jesus Music, 1864
• Copyright: Harmonisation © Oxford University Press