Author: Margaret Mackay, 1802-1887 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #482 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal First Line: Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep Lyrics: 1 Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep,
From which none ever wakes to weep!
A calm and undisturbed repose,
Unbroken by the last of foes.
2 Asleep in Jesus! O how sweet
To be for such a slumber meet!
With holy confidence to sing
That death has lost his venomed sting.
3 Asleep in Jesus! peaceful rest,
Whose waking is supremely blest!
No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour
That manifests the Savior's power.
4 Asleep in Jesus! O for me
May such a blissful refuge be!
Securely shall my ashes lie,
waiting the summons from on high. Topics: The Christian Life Death and Life Eternal; Death; Victory Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:15 Languages: English Tune Title: REST (BRADBURY)
Asleep in Jesus