A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) ‎#407

407. “Weep Not.”

Dear as thou wast, and justly dear,
We would not weep for thee;
One thought shall check the starting tear,—
It is—that thou art free.

And thus shall faith’s consoling power
The tears of love restrain;
O, who that saw thy parting hour
Could wish thee here again?

Gently the passing spirit fled,
Sustained by grace divine;
O, may such grace on us be shed,
And make our end like thine!

Text Information

• First Line: Dear as thou wast, and justly dear
• Title: “Weep Not.”
• Author: Dale
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1866
• Notes: Public Domain.

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