O Lord, to Whom the
spirits live
Of all the faithful
passed away,
Unto their path that
brightness give
Which shineth to the
perfect day.
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O
Lamb of God, Redeemer
blest,
Grant them eternal
light and rest.
Bless Thou the
dead which die in
Thee;
As Thou hast given
them release;
So quicken them Thy
face to see,
And give them
everlasting peace.
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In Thy green,
pleasant pastures
feed
The sheep which Thou
hast summoned hence;
And by the still,
cool waters lead
Thy flock in loving
providence.
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How long, O Holy
Lord, how long
Must we and they
expectant wait
To hear the gladsome
bridal song,
To see Thee in Thy
royal state?
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O hearken, Savior,
to their cry,
O rend the heavens
and come down,
Make up the jewels
speedily,
And set them in Thy
golden crown.
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Direct us with
Thine arm of might,
And bring us,
perfected with them,
To dwell within Thy
city bright,
The heavenly
Jerusalem.
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