Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs ‎#CCCXVIII

CCCXVIII. A Funeral Hymn

1 Most precious in our Saviour's sight,
Are all his saints unnotic'd death!
He bears them to eternal light,
When they resign their mortal breath.

2 Precious the soul by him redeem'd;
From threat'ning evils snatch'd away,
Precious their dust, by him esteem'd,
He'll raise it at the latter day.

3 Free from this world's unnumber'd cares,
From Satan's rage, and human spite,
From sin's distress, and gloomy fears;
How precious this in Jesus' sight!

4 All this, and more, our brother proves;
Now he the Son of man can see;
He sees, he feels, he joys, he loves,
And all from intermission free.

Text Information

• First Line: Most precious in our Saviour's sight
• Title: A Funeral Hymn
• Author: James Relly
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Colossians 3:3-4
  ;
  Psalm 104:29-30
  ;
  Lamentations 3:32-33
• Topic: Miscellaneous Hymns for Sundry Occasions

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