Author: Fred Pratt Green, b. 1903 Hymnal: HS1991 #795 (1991) Meter: 8.8.7.7.8.3.3.8 Tune Title: MOEHR First Line: Rest in peace, earth's journey ended Lyrics: 1 Rest in peace, earth's journey ended,
You whom Christ redeemed, defended:
To the place where saints are one,
Safely brought by him alone
May he grant us like protection,
Rest in peace,
Rest in peace,
Rest in peace, earth's journey ended.
2 Happy soul, to Christ united,
Calmer now and clearer sighted:
Your new journey now begins,
Freed from earth's besetting sins:
Pressing on towards perfection,
Happy soul,
Happy soul,
Happy soul, to Christ united.
3 May we meet, dear Lord in heaven,
Each forgiving and forgiven,
Each more gifted to pursue
All you have for us to do.
By your Spirit's sure direction
May we meet,
May we meet,
May we meet, dear Lord in heaven. Topics: Burial; Christian Hope; Death; Eternal Life; Life, Everlasting; Peace; Prayer Scripture: Revelation 14:13 Languages: English
Rest In Peace