The Church Hymnal ‎#246

246. Safely, safely gathered in

1 Safely, safely gathered in,
Far from sorrow, far from sin,
No more childish griefs or fears,
No more sadness, no more tears;
For the life so young and fair
Now hath passed from earthly care;
God Himself the soul will keep,
Giving His beloved sleep.

2 Safely, safely gathered in,
Far from sorrow, far from sin;
Passed beyond all grief and pain,
Death for thee is truest gain;
For our loss we may not weep,
Now our loved ones long to keep
From the home of rest and peace,
Where all sin and sorrow cease.

3 Safely, safely gathered in,
Far from sorrow, far from sin;
God has saved from weary strife,
In its dawn, this fresh young life;
Now it waits for us above,
Resting in the Saviour's love;
Jesu, grant that we may meet
There, adoring, at Thy feet.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Safely, safely gathered in
• Author: H. O de L. Dobree (1881)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: Burial of the Dead: For a Child; Burial of the Dead

Tune Information

• Name: MONICA
• Composer: M. B. Foster
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.D.
• Key: D Major