The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#575

575. O the Bliss of Loved Ones Resting

1 Oh, the bliss of loved ones resting
By the crystal river bright;
'Neath the shade of trees immortal,
Where no shadows dim the light!
Resting, resting, sweetly resting,
Where no shadows dim the light.

2 For this rest they longed and waited,
Heaven's glory was the song;
Living faith now bids us hear them
Singing with the blood-washed throng;
Resting, resting, sweetly resting,
Singing with the blood-washed throng.

3 May we not on earth sing with them,
Echoing back their notes of praise?
Yes, but blessed hope inspires us
Heav'n's eternal songs to raise;
Resting, resting, sweetly resting,
Heav'n's eternal songs to raise.

4 Oh, the peace and rest in heaven!
Oh, the bliss of loved ones there!
Love divine now bears us upward
All their blessedness to share;
Resting, resting, sweetly resting,
All their blessedness to share.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, the bliss of loved ones resting
• Title: O the Bliss of Loved Ones Resting
• Author: John Samuel Coffman, 1848-1899
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Revelation 14:13
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Heaven: Future Life
• Notes: Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord … that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. Rev. 14:13.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. SYLVESTER
• Arranged from: John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: M.M. 58