Author: Fred Pratt Green, b. 1903 Hymnal: RitualSong #937 (1996) Hymnal Title: RitualSong 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, each 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: Eternal Life; Forgiveness; Freedom; Funeral; Funeral; Homeland; Jesus Christ; Journey; Liberation; Peace; Pilgrimage; Rest; Saints; Security Scripture: John 14:1-7 Languages: English Tune Title: MOEHR
Rest in Peace