Adapted by Gesius, 1605, TOO 1 FRIEND after friend departs; Who hath not lost a friend? There is no union here of hearts, That finds not here an end: Were this frail world our only rest, Living or dying, none were blest. 2 Beyond the flight of time, Beyond this vale of death, 3 There is a world above, Formed for the good alone: 4 Thus star by star declines Till all are passed away, As morning high and higher shines To pure and perfect day. Nor sink those stars in empty night; They hide themselves in heaven's own light. Giornivichi. S. ASAPH (D.C.M.) 1 "Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named.” YOME, let us join our friends above, Co That have obtained the prize, And on the eagle-wings of love To joy celestial rise. Let all the saints terrestrial sing 2 One family, we dwell in Him, At His command we bow; Part of His host hath crossed the flood, And part is crossing now. 3 Our old companions in distress And eager long for our release Even now by faith we join our hands 4 Our spirits, too, shall quickly join, O that we now might grasp our Guide! "I know that my Redeemer liveth:....whom I shall see for myself, and mine Sweet truth to me! And with these eyes 4 I said sometimes with tears, I shall arise, And with these eyes My Saviour see. 5 Then welcome, harmless grave! By thee to heaven I'll go: My Lord His death shall save Sweet truth to me! I shall arise, And with these eyes d "I know that my Redeemer liveth:....whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold." 4 I said sometimes with tears, I shall arise, And with these eyes My Saviour see. 5 Then welcome, harmless grave! I shall arise, And with these eyes My Saviour see. |