Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#748

748. High in yonder realms of light

1 High, in yonder realms of light,
Dwell the raptur'd saints above,
Far beyond our feeble sight,
Happy in Immanuel's love!

2 Pilgrims in this vale of tears,
Once they knew, like us below,
Gloomy doubts, distressing fears,
Tor'ting pain, and heavy wo.

3 But these days of weeping o’er,
Past this scene of toil and pain,
They shall feel distress no more,
Never--never weep again!

4 ‘Mid the chorus of the skies,
‘Mid th’angelic choir above,
Hark--their songs melodious rise,
Songs of praise to Jesus' love!

5 Happy Spirits! ye are fled,
Where no grief can entrance find,
Lull'd to rest the aching head,
Sooth'd the anguish of the mind!

6 Ev'ry tear is wip'd away,
Sighs no more shall heave the breast;
Night is lost in endless day--
Sorrow--in eternal rest!

Text Information

• First Line: High in yonder realms of light
• Meter: P. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Scripture:
  John 19:2
• Topic: Eternity: Happiness of the righteous; Heaven alone can satisfy the soul

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