Let the Little One Sleep

Barney Elliott Warren • English

Primary Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Verse 1

That little form before us In death’s embrace, Sweet angel face, Has left a vacant place.

Chorus

Let the little one sleep, Let the little one sleep, It is free from this world of care; The Master has come, And called it home, It is resting over there.

Verse 2

Our darling child is sleeping, It’s left this shore, Forevermore, Its suff’ring days are o’er.

Chorus

Let the little one sleep, Let the little one sleep, It is free from this world of care; The Master has come, And called it home, It is resting over there.

Verse 3

Our little one is living Among the blest In sweeter rest; Our Father knoweth best.

Chorus

Let the little one sleep, Let the little one sleep, It is free from this world of care; The Master has come, And called it home, It is resting over there.

Verse 4

Our child has gone to glory; Let us prepare To meet it there, Eternal bliss to share.

Chorus

Let the little one sleep, Let the little one sleep, It is free from this world of care; The Master has come, And called it home, It is resting over there.

Scripture References

Reference 1

1-thessalonians 4:13-14