Moravian Book of Worship ‎#805

805. Sleep Thy Last Sleep

Sleep thy last sleep,
free from care and sorrow;
rest, where none weep,
till the eternal morrow;
though dark waves roll
o'er the silent river,
thy fainting soul
Jesus can deliver.

Text Information

• First Line: Sleep thy last sleep
• Title: Sleep Thy Last Sleep
• Author: Edward Arthur Dayman (1868)
• Meter: 4.6.4.6.D. Mixed
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  John 11:7-27
• Topic: Death and Life to Come; Death of Believers; Funeral and memorial service

Tune Information

• Name: REQUIEM
• Composer: Joseph Barnby (1869)
• Meter: 4.6.4.6.D. Mixed
• Key: D♭ Major
• Notes: 602 A in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns