Classic Poem

All weareth, all wasteth,
All flitteth, all hasteth,
All of flesh and time: —
Sound, sweet heavenly chime,
Ring in the unutterable eternal prime.

Man hopeth, man feareth,
Man droopeth: — Christ cheereth,
Compassing release,
Comforting with peace,
Promising rest where strife and anguish cease.

Saints waking, saints sleeping,
Rest well in safe keeping;
Well they rest today
While they watch and pray, —
But their tomorrow's rest what tongue shall say?