Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#556

556. Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding

1 Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding
O’er the spoils that death has won,
We would at this solemn meeting,
Calmly say--Thy will be done.

2 Though cast down, we’re not forsaken,
Though afflicted, not alone;
Thou didst give, and Thou hast taken;
Blessèd Lord--Thy will be done.

3 Though to-day we’re filled with mourning,
Mercy still is on the throne;
With Thy smiles of love returning,
We can sing--Thy will be done.

4 By Thy hands the boon was given,
Thou hast taken but Thine own:
Lord of earth, and God of heaven,
Evermore--Thy will be done.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding
• Meter: 8s & 7s
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Burial; Death; Grave
• Notes: Author from index: Hastings

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