"He's Asleep" Jesus Said

"He's asleep" Jesus said Of Lazarus His friend He who was dead, and was buried And laid in His own grave.

He who died for four days Jesus said, he's asleep He's the resurrection and life For all those that trust Him.

Jesus' friends never die But their bodies conceal Away from worm, below the ground Now to fly in the sky.

Sleep on thou beloved Jesus is by your side Be not afraid, for He promised Resurrection to us.

His voice will soon be heard, From thy now resting place His sweet voice will now call on thee Into resurrection.

Let's not be sorrowful Like one that has no hope We bid thee farewell dear belov'd Sleep on and take thy rest.

And we also shall sleep At the time of our call O that we at dawn meet again At the feet of our Lord.