Far from affliction, toil and care

By Traditional English Hymns

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1. Far from affliction, toil, and care,
The happy soul is fled;
The breathless clay shall slumber here,
Among the silent dead.
2. The Gospel was his joy and song,
E'en to his latest breath;
The truth he had proclaimed so long
Was his support in death.
3. Now he resides where Jesus is,
Above this dusky sphere;
His soul was ripened for that bliss
While ye he sojourned here.
4. The church's loss we all deplore,
And shed the falling tear;
Since we shall see his face no more,
Till Jesus shall appear.
5. But we are hasting to the tomb;
Oh, may we ready stand;
Then, blessed Lord, receive us home,
To dwell at thy right hand.

Bible Reference

Psalm 90:5–6; Isaiah 40:6–8; 1 Corinthians 15:51–57

About This Hymn

This hymn is a memorial or funeral text reflecting on the departure of a believer from earthly toil into eternal rest. It emphasizes that the soul freed from suffering now dwells where Christ is, anticipating the resurrection and eternal fellowship. The language balances grief at parting with confidence in hope—calling for readiness and the promise of being received by the Lord.

The tune Martyrdom is a Scottish melody adapted by Hugh Wilson, and it is the usual tune associated with this hymn.

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  • Category: Hymn
  • Author/Writer: Traditional English Hymns (1800)
  • Added: September 29, 2025
  • Last Updated: September 29, 2025
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