The Minstrel of Zion ‎#134

134. At the grave of a child

1 Who shall forbid our grateful wo,
Our tears of love to start;
There's balm in their assuaging flow,
To heal the wounded heart.

2 This lovely babe, thus early torn
From our fond breasts away,
With silent grief is gently borne
To its lone bed of clay.

3 Here rest thee, till our longer race,
And heavier toils shall close;
Then shall we seek thy resting-place,
And share thy long repose.

4 We plant thee here, with tears bedew'd,
Bright flower of heavenly dye;
And often shall our griefs renew'd
These flowing founts supply.

5 But thou shalt yet in beauty bloom,
A plant of paradise;
And gladden with thy sweet perfume
Our mansion in the skies.

Text Information

• First Line: Who shall forbid our grateful wo
• Title: At the grave of a child
• Publication Date: 1845
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: AT THE GRAVE OF A CHILD
• Composer: S. W.
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain.