Hymn 762 – HUSH! blessed are the dead | C&S English Hymnary

1. HUSH! blessed are the dead In Jesus’ arms who rest And lean their weary head Forever on His breast. 2. Oh beautiful a sight! No darkling veil between They see the Light of Light Whom here they loved unseen. 3. For them the world is past With all its toil and care Its withering midnight blast Its fiery noonday glare. 4. Them the good shepherd leads Where storms are never rife In tranquil dewy meads Beside the Fount of life. 5. Ours only are the tears Who weep around their tomb The light of bygone years And shadowmg years to come. 6. Their voice their touch their smile Those love-spring flowing o'er Earth for its little while Shall never know them more. 7. O tender hearts and true Our long last vigil kept We weep and mourn for you Nor blame us Jesus wept. 8. But soon at break of day His calm Almighty voice Stronger than death shall say Awake, arise, and rejoice AMEN