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102. Rest, Beloved, Rest

1 Beloved one, thy earthly work is finished,
No pain or grief shall e’er thy soul molest;
Thy voyage oft was dark, but thou wast faithful,
O rest, beloved one, forever rest!

Refrain:
O rest, beloved, rest,
The Master saith, “Well done,”
And now among the blest,
O rest, beloved rest.

2 Beloved one, our hearts with grief are riven,
As now we look upon thy form so blest,
But soon, oh! soon we’ll meet thee with the angels,
O rest, beloved one, forever rest! [Refrain]

3 Beloved one, so free from earthly conflicts,
Repose in peace upon thy Saviour’s breast;
Farewell, farewell, until we cross the river,
O rest, beloved one, forever rest! [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Beloved one, thy earthly work is finished
Title: Rest, Beloved, Rest
Author: Katharyn Bacon
Refrain First Line: O rest, beloved, rest
Language: English
Publication Date: 1907
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Beloved one, thy earthly work is finished]
Composer: Adam Geibel
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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