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948. O for the death of those

1 O, for the death of those
Who slumber in the Lord!
O, be like theirs my last repose,
Like theirs my last reward!

2 Their bodies in the ground
In silent hope may lie,
Till the last trumpet's joyful sound
Shall call them to the sky.

3 Then ransomed they will soar
On wings of faith and love.
To meet the Saviour they adore,
And reign with him above.

4 With us their names shall live
Through the remaining years,
Embalmed with all our hearts can give
Our praises and our tears.

5 O, for the death of those
Who slumber in the Lord!
O, be like theirs my last repose,
Like theirs my last reward!

Text Information
First Line: O for the death of those
Author: James Montgomery
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: Death and Resurrection
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: SHAWMUT
Arranger: Lowell Mason
Meter: S. M.
Key: D Major
Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #89 or 732.



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