Author: B. E. W. Meter: 7.4.4.6.6.6.8.5.4.7 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: That little form before us Lyrics: 1 That little form before us
In death’s embrace,
Sweet angel face,
Has left a vacant place.
Refrain:
Let the little one sleep,
Let the little one sleep,
It is free from this world of care;
The Master has come,
And called it home,
It is resting over there.
2 Our darling child is sleeping,
It’s left this shore,
Forevermore,
Its suff’ring days are o’er. [Refrain]
3 Our little one is living
Among the blest
In sweeter rest;
Our Father knoweth best. [Refrain]
4 Our child has gone to glory;
Let us prepare
To meet it there,
Eternal bliss to share. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Used With Tune: [That little form before us] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Let_the_Little_One_Sleep); Faith Publishing House, Echoes from Heaven, 1976 (49); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (261)
Let the Little One Sleep