A Selection of Hymns, Used in the Parish Church, and the Church of the Holy Trinity, Ulverston/Hymn 119

HYMN 119.

Thou art gone to the grave—but we will not deplore thee,
Though sorrows and darkness encompass the tomb;
The Saviour hath pass'd through its portals before thee,
And the lamp of His love was thy guide through the gloom.

Thou art gone to the grave-we no longer behold thee,
Nor tread the rough path of the world by thy side;
But the wide arms of mercy are spread to enfold thee,
And sinners may hope, since the Saviour hath died.

Thou art gone to the grave-and, its mansion forsaking,
Perhaps thy tried spirit in doubt linger'd long;
But the sunshine of Heav'n beam'd bright on thy waking,
And the sound which thou heard'st was the seraphim's song.

Thou art gone to the grave—but t'were wrong to deplore thee,
Since God was thy ransom, thy guardian thy guide,
He gave thee, He took thee, He soon will restore thee,
Where death has no sting, since the Saviour has died.