Timeless Truths ‎#553

553. Let the Little One Sleep

1 That little form before us
In death’s embrace,
Sweet angel face,
Has left a vacant place.

Refrain:
Let the little one sleep,
Let the little one sleep,
It is free from this world of care;
The Master has come,
And called it home,
It is resting over there.

2 Our darling child is sleeping,
It’s left this shore,
Forevermore,
Its suff’ring days are o’er. [Refrain]

3 Our little one is living
Among the blest
In sweeter rest;
Our Father knoweth best. [Refrain]

4 Our child has gone to glory;
Let us prepare
To meet it there,
Eternal bliss to share. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: That little form before us
• Title: Let the Little One Sleep
• Author: B. E. W. (1911)
• Refrain First Line: Let the little one sleep
• Meter: 7.4.4.6.6.6.8.5.4.7
• Scripture:
  1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Let_the_Little_One_Sleep); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (49); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (261)

Tune Information

• Name: [That little form before us]
• Composer: Barney E. Warren (1911)
• Meter: 7.4.4.6.6.6.8.5.4.7
• Key: F Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Let_the_Little_One_Sleep); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (49); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (261)