Church Book ‎#283

283. O God, in whom the happy dead

1 O God, in whom the happy dead
Still live united to their Head,
Their Lord and ours the same:
For all Thy saints, to memory dear,
Departed in thy faith and fear,
We bless Thy holy Name.

2 By the same grace upheld, may we
So follow those who followed Thee,
As with them to partake
The free reward of heavenly bliss.
Merciful Father! grant us this,
For our Redeemer's sake.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, in whom the happy dead
• Author: Josiah Conder (1836)
• Meter: C. P. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Church: The Communion of Saints; Sunday after New Year
• Notes: Alternate tune: #286

Tune Information

• Name: BRIDEHEAD
• Meter: C. P. M.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Composer from index: A. D. H. Troyte