Hymnal: The Hartford Selection of Hymns from the Most Approved Authors #CCCLXIV (1799) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Unvail thy bosom, faithful tomb Lyrics: 1 Unvail thy bosom, faithful tomb,
Take this new treasure to they trust,
And give these sacred relics room
To seek a slumber in the dust.
2 Nor pain, nor grief, nor anxious fear,
Invade thy bounds. No mortal woes
Can reach the peaceful sleeper here,
And angels watch his soft repose.
3 So Jesus slept; God's dying son
Pass'd through the grave and blest the bed;
Rest here blest saint, till from his throne
The morning break and pierce the shade.
4 Break from his throne, illustrious morn,
Attend O earth! his sov'reign word;
Restore thy trust, a glorious form;
He must ascend to meet his Lord. Topics: Funeral Languages: English
A funeral hymn, at the interment of the body