Hymnal: Calvary Songs #103c (1875) Hymnal Title: Calvary Songs First Line: There is a land immortal Lyrics: 1 There is a land immortal,
The beautiful of lands;
Beside its ancient portal
A silent sentry stands;
He only can undo it,
And open wide the door;
And mortals who pass through it,
Are mortal nevermore.
Refrain:
There is sweet rest in heaven,
There is sweet rest in heaven,
There is sweet rest, there is sweet rest,
There is sweet rest in heaven.
2 Though dark and drear the passage
That leadeth to the gate,
Yet grace comes with the message,
To souls that watch and wait.
And at the time appointed
A messenger comes down,
And leads the Lord's anointed
From cross to glory's crown. [Refrain]
3 Their sighs are lost in singing,
They're blessed in their tears;
Their journey heavenward winging,
They leave on earth their fears:
Death like an angel seemeth;
"We welcome thee," they cry;
Their face with glory beameth—
'Tis life for them to die! [Refrain] Languages: English
There is sweet rest in heaven