Songs of Christian Service ‎#86

86. Above the Bright Blue

1 There’s a beautiful place called heaven,
It is hidden above the bright blue,
Where the good, who from earth-ties are riven,
Live and love and eternity thro’.

Refrain:
Above the bright blue, the beautiful blue,
Jesus is waiting for me and for you;
Heaven is there, not far from our sight,
Beautiful city of light.

2 This land of sweet rest awaits us,
Some day it will break on our view,
‘Tis promised by Christ the Redeemer,
To his followers faithful and true. [Refrain]

3 When he left his beloved disciples,
He said, as he bade them adieu,
“I go to prepare you a mansion,
And soon I’ll be sending for you.” [Refrain]

4 We know not when he shall call us,
Whether soon, the glad summons shall be,
But we know, when we pass o’er the river,
The glory of Jesus we’ll see. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: There's a beautiful place call'd heaven
• Title: Above the Bright Blue
• Author: C. E. P.
• Refrain First Line: Above the bright blue, the beautiful blue
• Publication Date: 1903
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [There's a beautiful place call'd heaven]
• Composer: Chas. Edw. Pollock
• Notes: Public Domain.