Thus in the quiet joy of kindly trust

Thus in the quiet joy of kindly trust

Author: Horatius Bonar
Tune: SCOTLAND (Clarke)
Published in 2 hymnals

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1 Thus in the quiet joy of kindly trust,
We bid each parting saint a brief farewell;
Weeping, yet smiling, we commit their dust
To the safe keeping of the silent cell.

2 Softly within that peaceful resting-place
We lay their wearied limbs, and bid the clay
Press lightly on them till the night be past,
And the far east give note of coming day.

3 The day of re-appearing! how it speeds!
He who is true and faithful speaks the word:
Then shall we ever be with those we love
Then shall we be forever with the Lord.

4 The shout is heard, the Archangel's voice goes forth;
The trumpet sounds, the dead awake and sing;
The living put on glory; one glad band,
They hasten up to meet their coming King.

5 Short death and darkness! Endless life and light;
Short climbing; endless shining in yon sphere,
Where all is incorruptible and pure;
The joy without the pain, the smile without the tear.

Source: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book: for use in divine worship #972

Author: Horatius Bonar

Horatius Bonar was born at Edinburgh, in 1808. His education was obtained at the High School, and the University of his native city. He was ordained to the ministry, in 1837, and since then has been pastor at Kelso. In 1843, he joined the Free Church of Scotland. His reputation as a religious writer was first gained on the publication of the "Kelso Tracts," of which he was the author. He has also written many other prose works, some of which have had a very large circulation. Nor is he less favorably known as a religious poet and hymn-writer. The three series of "Hymns of Faith and Hope," have passed through several editions. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872… Go to person page >

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Author: Horatius Bonar
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