Safely, safely, gathered in, Far from sorrow, far from sin, No more childish griefs or fears, No more sadness, no more tears; For the life so young and fair Now hath passed from earthly care; God Himself the soul will keep, Giving His belovèd—sleep. ============================= Safely, safely, gathered in, Far from sorrow, far from sin, Passed beyond all grief and pain, Death for thee is truest gain; For our loss we must not weep, Nor our loved ones long to keep From the home of rest and peace, Where all sin and sorrow cease. ============================= Safely, safely, gathered in, Far from sorrow, far from sin, God has saved from weary strife, In its dawn, this fresh young life; Now it waits for us above, Resting in the Savior’s love; Jesu, grant that we may meet There, adoring, at Thy feet.
