Poems (Edwards)/Sleep in Peace

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SLEEP IN PEACE.
Sleep in peace within the grave,Low beneath death's tranquil wave,Care no longer pain thy breast,In thy deep and quiet rest,Sleep in peace.
Storms no longer round thee roll,Sins no longer vex thy soul,Parting words are heard no more,Every trial now is o'er,Sleep in peace.
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Who, ah! who would call thee backTo this dark and dreary track,Who would bid thee live again,Slave to sorrow, sin and pain,Far from peace?
Thou art happy, happy now,With thy glory-beaming brow,With the blood-washed saints on highFar beyond the starry sky,Rest in peace.
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