Sweet Rest in Heaven by Mary J. Cottrell

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Michigan · Aug 29, 1865

Sweet Rest in Heaven.

By Mary J. Cottrell

I AM weary, very weary Of even friendship's smile, For oft concealed beneath it I've found the tempter's guile. I long to see the morning I long to rest at home, I long to hear the welcome, "My weary tried ones come." For though hopes here are riven, There is sweet rest in Heaven.

But shall I hear that welcome, Will it to me be given? Shall I that home inherit, That glorious home in Heaven? My heart, hear'st thou the question? The answer lies with thee, If thou wouldst gain bright Heaven Watch, fight, and ever pray. Deep trials here are given, But there's sweet rest in Heaven.

Thou'rt weak! ah yes I know it, But Jesus Christ is strong, His grace will be sufficient— The conflict is not long; Soon, soon it will be over, And if I faithful prove, I'll never more be weary, But rest with Christ above. The promise sure is given, There is sweet rest in Heaven. MARY J. COTTRELL. Ridgeway, N. Y. July 5, 1865