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CLXXXVI. Happy who in Jesus live

1 Happy who in Jesus live,
But happier still are they
Who to God their spirits give,
And 'scape from earth away:
Lord, thou read'st the panting heart,
Lord, thou hear'st the praying sigh;
O 'tis bitter to depart,
'Tis better far to die.

2 Yet if so thy will ordain
For our companion's good,
Let us in the flesh remain,
And meekly bear the load;
Till we have our grief fill'd up,
Till we all our works have done,
Late partakers of our hope,
And sharers of thy throne.

3 To thy wise and gracious will
We quietly submit,
Waiting for redemption still,
But waiting at thy feet:
When thou wilt the blessing give,
Call us up thy face to see,
Only let thy servants live,
And let us die to thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Happy who in Jesus live
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Topic: Funeral
• Notes: Tune: HAMILTON'S

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