Carols of Hope ‎#182

182. Looking Beyond

1. I am looking beyond the darkness
Gath'ring so oft around me here;
And a blessed, a holy vision
Lends to my soul sweet cheer.

Refrain:
I am looking beyond my toiling,
Waiting to hear the Lord say,
Come; Then with him I shall rest forever
Safe in my heav'nly home.

2. I am looking beyond the pathways
Often so rough for weary feet,
To the rapture of pure redeem'd ones
Treading the golden street. [Refrain]

3. I am looking beyond sad parting,
Trials of life so hard to bear,
To the meeting in God's fair city:
Sorrow comes never there. [Refrain]

4. I am looking beyond the earth life
Soon with its cares to close for me;
And by faith, in the realms eternal
Glories untold I see. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I am looking beyond the darkness
• Title: Looking Beyond
• Author: Jennie Wilson
• Refrain First Line: I am looking beyond my toiling
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1906

Tune Information

• Name: [I am looking beyond the darkness]
• Composer: Thoro Harris
• Key: C Major