664 C.M. W. Gadsby
“There the weary be at rest.” Job 3. 17
1
What solemn tidings reach our ears!
 
How awful and how grand!
 
A brother [or sister] landed safe from fears,
 
On Canaan’s happy land.
2
No clouds shall now obstruct his sun,
 
But all be life and peace;
 
With him ’tis ever, ever noon,
 
Nor can his joy decrease.
3
He’s gone in endless bliss to dwell,
 
And I am left below,
 
To struggle with the powers of hell,
 
Till Jesus bids me go.
4
Though he’s more happy, I’m secure;
 
God’s promise cannot fail;
 
O may I patiently endure
 
My heavenly Father’s will.
5
The counsel of the Lord shall stand,
 
And all his will be done;
 
I’ll therefore wait in Meshech’s land,
 
Until he fetch me home.