The cof­fin

The phrase "The cof­fin" resonates through 2 hymns, touching hearts across generations.

“The cof­fin”· 2 hymns found
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When my wea­ry head is hid
Must wi­ther like the blast­ed rose;

The cof­fin

Is it still the de­vil’s lust
Will soon your ac­tive limbs en­close.

Welcome God’s and Mary’s Son

Lyricist: Caspar Neumann (1648–1715)
Composer: Johann Crüger (1598–1662)
Hymn 1

...When my wea­ry head is hid

Underneath the cof­fin lid.

Is it still the de­vil’s lust...

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When my wea­ry head is hid

Underneath the cof­fin lid.

Is it still the de­vil’s lust

Welcome God’s and Mary’s Son

Young People All, Attention Give

Lyricist: Anonymous, 1804
Composer: Frederick Maker
Hymn 2

...Must wi­ther like the blast­ed rose;

The cof­fin, earth, and wind­ing sheet

Will soon your ac­tive limbs en­close....

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Must wi­ther like the blast­ed rose;

The cof­fin, earth, and wind­ing sheet

Will soon your ac­tive limbs en­close.

Young People All, Attention Give

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