Scripture Verse

It was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season. Revelation 6:11

Introduction

Words: Ri­chard F. Lit­tle­dale, Priest’s Pray­er Book 1864.

Music: Bar­ragh John Che­tham, Book of Psal­mo­dy 1718 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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If you know where to get a good pic­ture of Lit­tle­dale or Chet­ham (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

O Lord, to whom the spirits live
Of all the faithful passed away,
Unto their path that brightness give
Which shineth to the perfect day.

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O Lamb of God, Re­deem­er blest,
Grant them eter­nal light and rest.

Bless Thou the dead which die in Thee;
As Thou hast given them release;
So quicken them Thy face to see,
And give them ev­er­last­ing peace.

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In Thy green, pleasant pastures feed
The sheep which Thou hast summoned hence;
And by the still, cool waters lead
Thy flock in loving providence.

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How long, O holy Lord, how long
Must we and they expectant wait
To hear the gladsome bridal song,
To see Thee in Thy royal state?

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O hearken, Sav­ior, to their cry,
O rend the heavens and come down,
Make up the jewels speedily,
And set them in Thy golden crown.

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Direct us with Thine arm of might,
And bring us, perfected with them,
To dwell within Thy city bright,
The heavenly Je­ru­sa­lem.

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