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573. Safely, safely gathered in

1 Safely, safely gathered in,
No more sorrow, no more sin,
No more childish griefs or fears,
No more sadness, no more tears;
For the life, so young and fair,
Now hath passed from earthly care:
God Himself the soul will keep,
Giving His beloved sleep.

2 Safely, safely gathered in,
Free from sorrow, free from sin,
Passed beyond all grief and pain,
Death, for thee, is truest gain:
For our loss we must not weep,
Nor our loved one long to keep
From the home of rest and peace,
Where all sin and sorrow cease.

3 Safely, safely gathered in,
No more sorrow, no more sin;
God has saved from weary strife,
In its dawn, this young fresh life,
Which awaits us now above,
Resting in the Saviour's love.
Jesus, grant that we may meet
There, adoring at Thy feet.

Text Information
First Line: Safely, safely gathered in
Author: Mrs. H. O. Dobree, 1831-1894
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Children: Death, of; Children: In Heaven; The Christian Life: Time, Death, Eternity (5 more...)
Tune Information
Name: MAIDSTONE
Composer: Dr. W. B. Gilbert, 1829-1910
Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7
Key: G Major or modal



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