Silently Weep

Verse 1

Sorrowful mourner, silently weep; Weep for thy loved one sleeps her last sleep. Gaze on the form where beauty once bloomed; Now in the dust it must be entombed.

Chorus

Sorrowful mourner, silently weep; Weep for thy loved one sleeps her last sleep.

Verse 2

Bear her away, friends, to her last home; Peacefully lay her down in the tomb. Lightly, tread lightly, round the low bed; Sweetly now sleeps the beautiful dead.

Verse 3

Beautiful song-birds, sing round her grave; Gently ye pine boughs, over her wave; Blow, ye soft breezes, sweet breath of spring; Musical rill, your requiem sing.

Chorus 2

Soon shall we meet her, weeping no more, Meet her upon yon beautiful shore.