1 “Into his rest,” how the heart in its sadness,
Lingers again o’er the promise so sweet;
Turning the flood-tide of sorrow to gladness,
Making the hope of life’s vict’ry complete.
Refrain:
“Into his rest,” when our journey is ended,
Into his rest, when life’s battles are won;
How can a soul by his mercy attended,
Faint by the wayside e’er duty is done?
2 “Into his rest,” when the soul that went singing,
Through the long hours, though the night had grown drear;
Enters the gate—hallelujahs still ringing,
Leaving a life work of comfort and cheer. [Refrain]
3 “Into his rest,” oh, how sweet to remember,
When our earth burdens grow heavy to bear;
Whether he calls us in May or December,
Spring-time eternal awaiteth us there. [Refrain]
4 “Into his rest,” then, O pilgrim grown weary,
Look up with joy to the heavenly hills;
What though the years of thy home-way be dreary,
Recompense waiteth for all of life’s ills. [Refrain]
Source: Wondrous Love: A Collection of Songs and Services for Sunday Schools #160
