Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 8.8.7.7.8.3.3.8 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: John 14:1-14 First Line: Rest in peace, earth's journey ended Lyrics: 1 Rest in peace, earth's journey ended,
you whom Christ redeemed, defended:
to the place where saints are one
safely brought by him alone.
May he grant us like protection,
rest in peace,
rest in peace,
rest in peace, earth's journey ended.
2 Happy soul, to Christ united,
calmer now and clearer sighted:
your new journey now begins,
freed from earth's besetting sins.
Pressing on towards perfection,
happy soul,
happy soul,
happy soul, to Christ united.
3 May we meet, dear Lord, in heaven,
each forgiving and forgiven;
each more gifted to pursue
all you have for us to do.
By your Spirit's sure direction
may we meet,
may we meet,
may we meet, dear Lord, in heaven. Topics: Death and Life to Come; Death of Believers; Funeral and memorial service; Grief and sorrow; Heaven; Journey; Life to Come Used With Tune: MOEHR
Rest in Peace