10s & 8s
M. H. Turner
1.
Shed not a tear o'er your friend's early bier,
When I am gone, when I am gone:
Smile when the slow tolling bell you shall hear,
Weep not for me as you stand round my grave,
Think who has died his beloved to save,
Think of the crown all the ransomed shall wear,
When I am gone, when I am gone.
2.
Shed not a tear as you all kneel in prayer,
Sing a sweet song when my grave you shall see,
Sing to the Lamb who on earth once was slain,
Sing to the Lamb who in heaven doth reign,
Sing till the earth shall be filled with his name,
3.
Plant you a rose that shall bloom o'er my grave,
Sing a sweet song, such as angels may have,
Praise ye the Lord that I'm freed from all care,
Pray ye the Lord that my joys you shall share,
Look up on high and believe that I'm there,
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