Who Is This?

Verse 1

Who is this in silence bending O'er a dark, sepulchral cave? Sympathetic sorrow blending With the tears around that grave? Christ the Lord is standing by At the tomb of Bethany.

Verse 2

Jesus wept! those tears are over, But his heart is still the same; Kinsman, Friend, and Elder Brother, Are his everlasting names. Saviour! who can love like thee, Gracious One of Bethany?

Verse 3

When the pangs of trial seize us, When the waves of sorrow roll, I will lay my head on Jesus, Pillow of the troubled soul. Surely, none can feel like thee, Weeping One of Bethany!

Verse 4

Jesus wept!—and still in glory, He can mark each mourner’s tear; Loving to retrace the story Of the hearts He solaced here. Lord, when I am called to die, Let me think of Bethany!

Verse 5

Jesus wept! that tear of sorrow Is a legacy of love; Yesterday, today, tomorrow, He the same does ever prove. Thou art all in all to me, Living One of Bethany!