Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Jesus wept those tears are over
Topic: Christ/Life and Ministry
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: 8s and 7s peculiar
Tune:
Hymn Number: 156
Page Number: 097, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsJesus wept! those tears are over,
But his heart is still the same:
Kinsman, Friend, and Elder Brother,
Is his everlasting name.
Saviour, who can love like thee?
Gracious one of Bethany!
When the pangs of trial seize us,
When the waves of sorrow roll,
I will lay my head on Jesus --
Pillow of the troubled soul.
Truly, none can feel like thee,
Weeping one of Bethany!
Jesus wept! and still in glory
He can mark each mourner's tear --
Living to retrace the story
Of the hearts he solaced here.
Lord, when I am called to die,
Let me think of Bethany!
Jesus wept! that tear of sorrow
Is a legacy of love;
Yesterday, to-day, to-morrow,
He the same shall ever prove.
Thou art all in all to me,
Living one of Bethany!