Classic Poem

I mourn with thee, and yet rejoice
That thou shouldst sorrow so;
With angels choirs I join my voice
To bless the sinner's woe.

Though friends and kindred turn away,
And laugh thy grief to scorn;
I hear the great Redeemer say,
" Blessed are ye that mourn. "

Hold on thy course, nor deem it strange
That earthly cords are riven:
Man may lament the wondrous change,
But " there is joy in heaven! "