Light and Life ‎#61

61. Virginia

1 When musing sorrow weeps the past,
And mourns the present pain,
'Tis sweet to think of peace at last,
And feel that death is gain.

2 'Tis not that murm'ring tho'ts arise,
And dreads a Father's will;
'Tis not that meek submission flies,
And would not suffer still;

3 It is that heav'n born faith surveys,
The path that leads to light,
And longs her eagle plumes to raise,
And lose herself in sight;

Text Information

• First Line: When musing sorrow weeps the past
• Title: Virginia
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1881
• Copyright: By permission of R. M. McIntosh
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: VIRGINIA
• Composer: N. E. Everett
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.