The Silver Chime ‎#93a

93a. Hymn 9--Parting

1 Still one in life and one in death,
One in our hope of rest above;
One in our joy, our trust, our faith,
One in each other's faithful love.

2 Yet must we part, and, parting, weep;
What else has earth for us in store?
Our farewell pains, how sharp and deep!
Our farewell words, how sad and sore!

3 Yet shall we meet again in peace,
To sing the song of festal joy,
Where none shall bid our gladness cease,
And none our fellowship destroy.

4 There, hand in hand, firm-linked at last,
And, heart to heart, enfolded all,
We'll smile upon the troubled past,
And wonder why we wept at all.

Text Information

• First Line: Still one in life and one in death
• Title: Hymn 9--Parting
• Publication Date: 1862
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKINGHAM
• Composer: Dr. Mason
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.