Laudes Domini ‎#1106

1106. Death at Prime

1 Go to the grave in all thy glorious prime!
In full activity of zeal and power;
A Christian cannot die before his time;
The Lord's appointment is the servant's hour.

Refrain:
Servant of Jesus, pass to thy rest:
Soldier of Jesus, go dwell among the blest.

2 Go to the grave; at noon from labor cease;
Rest on thy sheaves, thy harvest task is done;
Come from the heat of battle, and in peace,
Soldier! go home; with thee the fight is won. [Refrain]

3 Go to the grave, for there thy Saviour lay
In death's embraces, ere he rose on high;
And all the ransomed, by that narrow way,
Pass to eternal life beyond the sky. [Refrain]

4 Go to the grave? no, take thy seat above!
Be thy pure spirit present with the Lord,
Where thou for faith and hope hast perfect love,
And open vision for the written word. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Go to the grave in all thy glorious prime!
• Title: Death at Prime
• Refrain First Line: Servant of Jesus, pass to thy rest
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Burial: Of a pastor; Death
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CARMEN COELI
• Meter: P. M.
• Key: A Major