A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#469

469. Hope beyond the Grave

1 My soul, this curious house of clay,
Thy present frail abode,
Must quickly fall to worms a prey,
And thou return to God.

2 Canst thou, by faith, survey with joy,
The change before it come,
And say, “Let Death this house destroy,
I have a heavenly home?

3 “The Saviour, whom I then shall see,
With new admiring eyes,
Already has prepared for me
A mansion in the skies.

4 “I feel this mud-walled cottage shake,
And long to see it fall;
That I my willing flight may take
To him who is my All.

5 “Burdened and groaning then no more,
My rescued soul shall sing,
As up the shining path I soar,
‘Death, thou hast lost thy sting.’”

6 Dear Saviour, help us now to seek,
And grant thy Spirit’s power;
That we may all this language speak,
Before the dying hour.

Text Information

• First Line: My soul, this curious house of clay
• Title: Hope beyond the Grave
• Author: Newton
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Death

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