A Song of Farewell: Rest In Peace

Schulz-Widmar, Russell (b. 1944)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB

Accompaniment:
Organ

Occasion:

Masses for the Dead

Publication Information:
GIA Publications — G-2969 (1987)

Text Information:
Reference: Fred Pratt Green

Lyrics:

Rest in peace, earth's journey ended,
you whom Christ redeemed, defended:
To the place where saints are one
Safely brought by him alone-
May he grand us like protection-
rest in peace, earth's journey ended.

Happy soul, to Christ united,
Calmer now and clearer-sighted:
Your new journey now begins,
Freed from earth's besetting sins:
Pressing on towards perfection
Happy soul, to Christ united.

May we meet, dear Lord, in heaven,
Each forgiving, each forgiven,
Each more gifted to pursue
All you have for us to do.
By Spirit's sure direction
May we meet, dear Lord, in heaven.

Words © 1982 Hope Publishing Company, 380 S Main Pl, Carol Stream, IL 60188

Notes: Unison or SATB voices and Organ; descant
Submitted by: Anthony DiCello Added: May 25, 2022