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Author: Katharyn D. Bacon Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #16142 Meter: 7.8.7.8 D First Line: Sweetly sleep, oh! friends so dear Refrain First Line: Sweetly sleep until the dawn Lyrics:
1 Sweetly sleep, oh! friends so dear,
Beneath the flowers, the sun and dew,
As today we gather here
In loving memory of you.
Refrain:
Sweetly sleep until the dawn
Of that eternal, happy day,
When, with every shadow gone,
We shall abide in bliss for aye.
2 Sweetly sleep, and take your rest,
For every burden now is borne,
Safe upon your Savior’s breast,
Dear friends, for you we cannot mourn. [Refrain]
3 Sweetly sleep, so free from care,
You’ll wake, but ah! to sorrow not,
For the joys of Heav’n you’ll share,
O happy, happy is your lot! [Refrain]
4 Sweetly sleep, oh! sweetly sleep,
Your toil is done, your sorrow o’er;
Vigil o’er you angels keep,
And blest are you forevermore! [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: TUALATIN
Sweetly Sleep