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Text:The Grave

386. The Grave

1 The grave is now a favor'd spot,--
To saints who sleep, in Jesus bless'd;
For there the wicked trouble not,
And there the weary are at rest.

2 At rest in Jesus' faithful arms;
At rest as in a peaceful bed;
Secure from all the dreadful storms,
Which round this sinful world are spread.

3 Thrice happy souls, who're gone before
To that inheritance divine!
They labor, sorrow, sigh no more,
But bright in endless glory shine.

4 Then let our mournful tears be dry,
Or in a gentle measure flow;
We hail them happy in the sky,
And joyful wait our call to go.

Text Information
First Line: The grave is now a favor'd spot
Title: The Grave
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1845
Scripture:
Topic: Consummation of Things: Death
Notes: Public Domain.
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