The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#641

641. Say, Why Should Friendship Grieve

1 Say, why should friendship grieve for those
Who safe arrive on Canaan's shores?
Released from all their hurtful foes,
They are not lost, but gone before.

2 How many painful days on earth
Their fainting spirits numbered o'er!
Now they enjoy a heav'nly birth;
They are not lost, but gone before.

3 Dear is the spot where Christians sleep,
And sweet the strain which angels pour;
O why should we in anguish weep?
They are not lost, but gone before.

4 On Jordan's bank whene'er we come,
And hear the swelling waters roar,
Jesus, convey us safely home,
To friends not lost, but gone before.

Text Information

• First Line: Say, why should friendship grieve for those
• Title: Say, Why Should Friendship Grieve
• Author: Benjamin Clark
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 1:10
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Seasons, Days, Services: Funeral Condolence, Consolation
• Notes: Christ … hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. II Tim. 1:10.

Tune Information

• Name: GONE BEFORE
• Composer: J. Henry Showalter, 1864-1947
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
• Incipit: 11234 32123 45543
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: M.M. 54