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Loved Ones Gone

We have loved ones gone before us, To that happy, peaceful home

Author: Arthur G. Connatser
Tune: [We have loved ones gone before us] (Connatser)
Published in 2 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 We have loved ones gone be­fore us
To that hap­py, peace­ful home,
And they’re sing­ing with the an­gels
Where no sin or death can come.

Refrain:
O the joy that thrills our spi­rits
As we think of loved ones gone,
For thro’ faith in Christ we’ll meet them,
When eter­ni­ty shall dawn!

2 Safe are they who sleep in Je­sus:
All their toil and cares are o’er;
Now they live in peace and glo­ry
With the Sav­ior they adore. [Refrain]

3 Father, keep us ever faith­ful
In the straight and nar­row way
That with Thee and loved ones yon­der
We may dwell in bliss for aye. [Refrain]


Source: The Cyber Hymnal #16151

Author: Arthur G. Connatser

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Text Information

First Line: We have loved ones gone before us, To that happy, peaceful home
Title: Loved Ones Gone
Author: Arthur G. Connatser
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O the joy that thrills our spirits
Copyright: Public Domain

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #16151
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

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The Cyber Hymnal #16151

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