Gems and Jewels ‎#118

118. Why Should We Weep!

1 Why should we weep, for those who sleep,
On Jesus’ loving breast!
Far from life’s din; far from earth’s sin,
In paradise they rest!

Chorus:
In arms of love, in realms above,
God gives His loved ones sleep!
And those who rest on Jesus’ breast,
He will securely keep.

2 Where naught alarms, where naught e’er harms,
‘Neath skies forever fair;
By waters bright, in robes of white,
They rest securely there! [Chorus]

3 There angels dwell, and anthems swell
The joy that cannot cease!
They know no night; God is their Light,
No grief can mar their peace! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Why should we weep, for those who sleep
• Title: Why Should We Weep!
• Author: A. P. Cobb
• Refrain First Line: In arms of love, in realms above
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Why should we weep, for those who sleep]
• Composer: J. H. Fillmore
• Notes: Public Domain.