On the death of R.P.

On the death of R.P. died June 29th 1871

He’s gone and we will miss him here

The Christian friend and husband dear

He’s gone to join those realms above

Have everlasting peace and love

Awake the host across the flood

Whose sins are washed in Jesus’ blood

To bring them home the Lord came down

That they might wear the victor’s crown

And though we can’t refrain the tear

This thought at least our minds will clear

That God has called his soul again

And what’s our loss has been his gain

Thou that know art of prayer

And make the widows lot thy care

Thy love can make cheer the lonely hour

And guard the plant around the flower