|
|
I wrote this hymn especially for the memorial service held for Mr. Moody in Carnegie Hall, where I also sang it as a solo. It was the last sacred song to which I wrote both the words and music. It has been largely adopted in England as a funeral hymn. As it does not appear in ”Gospel Hymns ”the words as they are found in ”Sacred Songs and Solos ”are here given in full.
Out of the shadow-land, into the sunshine, Cloudless, eternal, that fades not away; Softly and tenderly Jesus will call us; Home, where the ransom'd are gath'ring to-day. Chorus. Silently, peacefully, angels will bear us Into the beautiful mansions above; There shall we rest from earth's toiling forever, Safe in the arms of God's infinite love. Out of the shadow-land, weary and changeful, Out of the valley of sorrow and night, Into the rest of the life everlasting, Into the summer of endless delight. Out of the shadow-land, over life's ocean, Into the rapture and joy of the Lord, Safe in the Father's house, welcomed by angels, Ours the bright crown and eternal reward. |