Brother, though from yonder sky

Verse 1

Brother, though from yonder sky Cometh neither voice nor cry, Yet we know for thee to-day Every pain hath passed away.

Verse 2

Not for thee shall tears be given, Child of God, and heir of heaven; For he gave thee sweet release; Thine the Christian’s death of peace.

Verse 3

Well we know thy living faith Had the power to conquer death; As a living rose may bloom By the border of the tomb.

Verse 4

Brother, in that solemn trust, We commend thy dust to dust; In that faith we wait, till, risen, Thou shalt meet us all in heaven.

Verse 5

While we weep as Jesus wept, Thou shalt sleep as Jesus slept; Then with Jesus thou shalt rest, Crowned, and glorified, and blest.