Death Gain to the Faithful

Verse 1

Why should our tears in sorrow flow When God recalls His own, And bids them leave a world of woe For an immortal crown?

Verse 2

Is not e’en death a gain to those Whose life to God was given? Gladly to earth their eyes they close To open them in heaven.

Verse 3

Their toils are past, their work is done, And they are fully blest; They fought the fight, the victory won, And entered into rest.

Verse 4

Then let our sorrows cease to flow; God has recalled His own; But let our hearts, in every woe, Still say, "Thy will be done." AMEN.