“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 bow call on thee

Into resurrection.

Lets 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.