Classic Poem

“Rest in the Lord,” from harps above
The music seems to thrill;
Rest in His everlasting love,
Rest and be still.

Rest thou, who claimest for thine own
Thy chosen bride to-day.
Affianced in His faith alone
Thy bride for aye.

And thou, whose trustful hand is given
Avouching here thy spouse,
Rest, for a Father seals in heaven
His children's vows.

Rest ye, who cluster round them both
To mingle praise and prayers;
Your God affirms the plighted troth,
Your God and theirs.

Rest, for the Heavenly Bridegroom here
Is standing by your side,
And in this union draws more near
His mystic bride.

“Rest in the Lord:” thrice Holy Dove,
In us Thy word fulfil;
Rest in His everlasting love,
Rest and be still.