The Covenant Hymnal ‎#758

758. O How Blest to Be a Pilgrim

Text Information

• First Line: O how blest to be a pilgrim
• Title: O How Blest to Be a Pilgrim
• Author: Joel Blomqvist, 1840-1930
• Author: Lars P. Ollén
• Translator: Signe L. Bennett, 1900-1996
• Translator: Glen V. Wiberg, 1925-
• Refrain First Line: Songs of vict'ry there shall greet us
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with refrain
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 35:10
  ;
  Revelation 21:1-4
  ;
  Revelation 21:27
• Topic: Eternal Life; Heaven; Heritage Hymns; Pilgrimage
• Copyright: © 1978, 1996 Covenant Publications

Tune Information

• Name: HANSON PLACE
• Composer: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
• Arranger: Kenneth L. Fenton, 1938-
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with refrain
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: arr. © 1996 Kenneth Fenton