The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8477

8477. One Bright Flower Has Drooped And Faded

1 One bright flower has drooped and faded,
One sweet youthful voice has fled,
One fair brow the grave has shaded,
One dear school-mate now is dead.

2 We would feel no pang of sadness,
For our friend is happy now;
She has knelt in soul-felt gladness
Where the blessèd angels bow.

3 She has gone to Heaven before us,
But she turns and waves her hand,
Pointing to the glories o’er us,
In that happy spirit-land.

4 Lord, do Thou keep watch above us,
Keep us all from error free;
Let Thy Spirit guide and love us,
Till, like her, we go to Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: One bright flower has drooped and faded
• Title: One Bright Flower Has Drooped And Faded
• Author: Robert C. Waterston
• Meter: 87.87
• Language: English
• Source: Christian Hymns, American Unitarian Cheshire Pastoral Association, 1844
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: LYDIA
• Composer: George Coles Stebbins, 1846-1945
• Meter: 87.87
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain