607. Safely, Safely Gathered In

1 Safely, safely gathered in,
Far from sorrow, far from sin,
No more childish griefs or fears,
No more sadness, no more tears;
For the life so young and fair
Now hath passed from earthly care;
God Himself the soul will keep,
Giving His beloved sleep.

2 Safely, safely gathered in,
Far from sorrow, far from sin;
Passed beyond all grief and pain,
Death for thee is truest gain;
For our loss we may not weep,
Now our loved ones long to keep
From the home of rest and peace,
Where all sin and sorrow cease.

3 Safely, safely gathered in,
Far from sorrow, far from sin;
God has saved from weary strife,
In its dawn, this fresh young life;
Now it waits for us above,
Resting in the Saviour's love;
Jesu, grant that we may meet
There, adoring, at Thy feet.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Safely, safely gathered in
Title: Safely, Safely Gathered In
Author: Henrietta O. de Lisle Dobree (1881)
Meter: 7 7, 7 7. D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1937
Topic: Last Things: Death and Burial of Children
Tune Information
Name: WELLS
Composer: Marcus Morris Wells, (1815-)
Meter: 7 7, 7 7. D.
Key: G Major



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