Safely, Safely, Gathered In

 

 

VERSE 1

Safely, safely, gathered in,

Far from sorrow, far from sin,

No more childish griefs or fears,

No more sadness, no more tears;

For the life so young and fair

Now hath passed from earthly care;

God Himself the soul will keep,

Giving His beloved—sleep.

 

VERSE 2

Safely, safely, gathered in,

Far from sorrow, far from sin,

Passed beyond all grief and pain,

Death for thee is truest gain;

For our loss we must not weep,

Nor our loved ones long to keep

From the home of rest and peace,

Where all sin and sorrow cease.

 

VERSE 3

Safely, safely, gathered in,

Far from sorrow, far from sin,

God has saved from weary strife,

In its dawn, this fresh young life;

Now it waits for us above,

Resting in the Savior’s love;

Jesu, grant that we may meet

There, adoring, at Thy feet.

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