Christopher Marlowe - When Sorrows Encompass Lyrics

When sorrows encompass me round
And many distresses I see
Astonished I cry can a mortal be found
Surrounded with troubles like me

Few seasons of peace I enjoy
And they are succeeded by pain
If ever few moments of praise I employ
I have hours and days to complain

Oh when will my sorrows subside
Oh when will my sufferings cease
Oh when will I meet with my loved ones gone by
In the mansion of glory and bliss

My spirit to glory conveyed
My body laid low in the ground
I wish not a tear at my grave to be shed
But all join in singing around

If souls disembodied can know
Or visit their brethren below
My spirit shall join you while singing I go
And leave all my cares in the grave

Our bodies in dust shall obey
And swifter than thought shall arise
Then, changed in a moment go shouting away
To the mansions of love in the sky