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Over Yonder

Author: Henry de Fluiter Meter: 7.6.7.7 with refrain Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: Come let us sing of homeland Refrain First Line: Over yonder, down by the crystal sea

Meter: 7.6.7.7 with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: That Gospel train is comin' Lyrics: Refrain: King Jesus is a-listenin’ all day long, King Jesus is a-listenin’ all day long, King Jesus is a-listenin’ all day long, To hear some sinner pray. 1 That Gospel train is comin’, A-rumblin' through the lan’, But I hear them wheels a-hummin’ Get ready to board that train! [Refrain] 2 I know I been converted, I ain’t gon’ make no alarm, For my soul is bound for glory, And the devil can’t do me no harm. [Refrain] Topics: Admonition Scripture: Psalm 66:19 Used With Tune: KING JESUS Text Sources: Traditional

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KING JESUS

Meter: 7.6.7.7 with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Carl Haywood, b.1949 Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 51231 21611 35123 Used With Text: King Jesus Is A-Listenin'

[Come, let us sing of homeland]

Meter: 7.6.7.7 with refrain Appears in 6 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Henry de Fluiter (1872-1970) Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 17161 17234 76356 Used With Text: Over Yonder

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King Jesus Is A-Listenin'

Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #364 (2001) Meter: 7.6.7.7 with refrain First Line: That Gospel train is comin' Lyrics: Refrain: King Jesus is a-listenin’ all day long, King Jesus is a-listenin’ all day long, King Jesus is a-listenin’ all day long, To hear some sinner pray. 1 That Gospel train is comin’, A-rumblin' through the lan’, But I hear them wheels a-hummin’ Get ready to board that train! [Refrain] 2 I know I been converted, I ain’t gon’ make no alarm, For my soul is bound for glory, And the devil can’t do me no harm. [Refrain] Topics: Admonition Scripture: Psalm 66:19 Languages: English Tune Title: KING JESUS

Over Yonder

Author: Henry de Fluiter (1872-1970) Hymnal: Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #431 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.7 with refrain First Line: Come, let us sing of homeland Refrain First Line: Over yonder, down by the crystal sea, Lyrics: 1 Come let us sing of homeland, Down by the crystal sea; Wonderful land where Jesus Buildeth a mansion for me. Refrain Over yonder, down by the crystal sea, (down by the crystal sea,) Over yonder, there’s where I long to be, (There’s where I long to be,) No more sorrow, toil, grief, nor care, In the homeland bright and fair, Over, over there. Over there. 2 Water of life there floweth, Fruit in abundant store; Citizens of that country Hunger and thirst never more. [Refrain] 3 Come go with me to homeland, Jesus invites you there; Help spread the invitation, Tell it to men everywhere. [Refrain] Topics: Doctrines Eternal Life Tune Title: [Come, let us sing of homeland]

Over Yonder

Author: H. D. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #995 Meter: 7.6.7.7 with refrain First Line: Come let us sing of homeland Lyrics: 1 Come let us sing of homeland, Down by the crystal sea; Wonderful land where Jesus Buildeth a mansion for me. Refrain: Over yonder, Down by the crystal sea, Over yonder, There’s where I long to be; No more sorrow, toil, grief, nor care, In that homeland bright and fair, Over, over there. 2 There is a wondrous city, Streets of transparent gold; Not half its glorious beauty Has e’er to mortals been told. [Refrain] 3 Water of life there floweth, Fruit in abundant store; Citizens of that country Hunger and thirst nevermore. [Refrain] 4 Come go with me to homeland, Jesus invites you there; Help spread the invitation, Tell it to men everywhere. [Refrain] Topics: Anticipation Scripture: Revelation 21:4 Tune Title: [Come let us sing of homeland]