A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) ‎#409

409. The Resurrection and the Life

Thou art gone to the grave;—but we will not deplore thee,
Though sorrows and darkness encompass the tomb;
The Saviour has passed through its portals before thee,
And the lamp of his love is thy guide through the gloom.

Thou art gone to the grave: we no longer behold thee,
Nor tread the rough paths of the world by thy side;
But the wide arms of mercy are spread to enfold thee,
And sinners may hope, since the Sinless hath died.

Thou art gone to the grave; and, its mansion forsaking,
Perchance thy tried spirit in doubt lingered long;
But the sunshine of heaven beamed bright on thy waking,
And the song that thou heard’st was the seraphim’s song.

Thou art gone to the grave; but we will not deplore thee,
Since God was thy refuge, thy guardian, thy guide;
He gave thee, He took thee, and He will restore thee;
And death has no sting, since the Saviour hath died.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou art gone to the grave;—but we will not deplore thee
• Title: The Resurrection and the Life
• Author: Heber
• Meter: 11s. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1866
• Notes: Public Domain.

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