| Song | Why Do We Mourn Departing Friends |
| Content Description | Why Do We Mourn Departing Friends is a comforting Christian hymn that addresses grief and the sorrow of losing loved ones. The song reminds believers that death is not the end for those in Christ, offering hope of resurrection and eternal reunion. Its gentle lyrics encourage peace, trust in God, and assurance of heaven. As a traditional worship hymn, it continues to bring comfort to Christians seeking meaningful hymn lyrics centered on loss, hope, and God’s eternal promises. |
| Album | Christian Hymnal – Series 2 |
| Genre | Praise & Worship |
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| Publisher / Copyrights | John Wesley’s Collection of Hymns |
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| Tags | Christian hymn, worship song, traditional hymn, funeral hymn, church worship |
| Theme(s) | Grief, Comfort, Heaven, Hope, Eternal Life |
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Why Do We Mourn Departing Friends,
Or Shake At Death’s Alarms?
‘Tis But The Voice That Jesus Sends,
To Call Them To His Arms.
The Graves Of All His Saints He Blessed,
And Softened Every Bed:
Where Should The Dying Members Rest,
But With Their Dying Head?
Thence He Arose, Ascending Higher,
And Showed Our Feet The Way:
Up To The Lord Our Flesh Shall Fly,
At The Great Rising-Day.
Then Let The Last Loud Trumpet Sound,
And Bid Our Kindred Rise;
Awake, Ye Nations Under Ground;
Ye Saints, Ascend The Skies.
