The Little Seraph ‎#23b

23b. China

1 Why do we mourn departing friends,
Or start at death's alarms?
'Tis but the voice that Jesus sends
To call them to his arms.

Text Information

• First Line: Why do we mourn departing friends
• Title: China
• Publication Date: 1874

Tune Information

• Name: CHINA
• Composer: Swain
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: B♭ Major