O the bliss of loved ones resting

Verse 1

Oh, the bliss of loved ones resting By the crystal river bright; 'Neath the shade of trees immortal, Where no shadows dim the light! Resting, resting, sweetly resting, Where no shadows dim the light.

Verse 2

For this rest they longed and waited, Heaven's glory was the song; Living faith now bids us hear them Singing with the blood-washed throng; Resting, resting, sweetly resting, Singing with the blood-washed throng.

Verse 3

May we not on earth sing with them, Echoing back their notes of praise? Yes, but blessed hope inspires us Heav'n's eternal songs to raise; Resting, resting, sweetly resting, Heav'n's eternal songs to raise.

Verse 4

Oh, the peace and rest in heaven! Oh, the bliss of loved ones there! Love divine now bears us upward All their blessedness to share; Resting, resting, sweetly resting, All their blessedness to share.