Sister, Thou Wast Mild and Lovely
Author: Samuel F. Smith
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1. Sister, thou wast mild and lovely,f 11. Sister, thou wast mild and lovely,
2Gentle as the summer breeze, 2Gentle as the summer breeze, 3Pleasant as the air of evening 3Pleasant as the air of evening 4When it floats among the trees. 4When it floats among the trees. 5 5 62. Peaceful be thy silent slumber, 62. Peaceful be thy silent slumber, 7Peaceful in the grave so low; 7Peaceful in the grave so low; 8Thou no more wilt join our number; 8Thou no more wilt join our number; 9Thou no more our songs shalt know. 9Thou no more our songs shalt know. 10 10 113. Dearest sister, thou hast left us; 113. Dearest sister, thou hast left us; t 12Here thy loss we deeply feel; t 12Here thy loss we deeply feel, 13But ’tis God that hath bereft us; 13But ’tis God that hast bereft us; 14He can all our sorrows heal. 14He can all our sorrows heal. 15 15 164. Yet again we hope to meet thee 164. Yet again we hope to meet thee 17When death’s gloomy night has fled; 17When death’s gloomy night has fled; 18Then on earth with joy to greet thee 18Then on earth with joy to greet thee 19Where no bitter tears are shed. 19Where no bitter tears are shed. 20 20
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