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Some Sweet Day

Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #872 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Meeting in Heaven First Line: We shall meet beyond the skies Refrain First Line: We shall clasp our own again Lyrics: 1. We shall meet beyond the skies, Some sweet day, some sweet day; Gaze no more in tearful eyes, Some sweet day, some sweet day. Refrain: We shall clasp our own again, Free from sorrow, sin, and pain; We shall wish no more in vain, Some sweet day, some sweet day. 2. There will be no vacant chair, Some sweet day, some sweet day, Nor a mourning circle there, Some sweet day, some sweet day. Refrain: Death shall hear its note of doom, Christ shall burst the sealed tomb, Dust shall wake in beauty's bloom, Some sweet day, some sweet day. 3. Winter's frost or summer's heat, Some sweet day, some sweet day, Make no harvest incomplete, Some sweet day, some sweet day. Refrain: Eden bloom is ev'rywhere, Fadeless flow'rs perfume the air, Christ Himself the sunlight fair, Some sweet day, some sweet day. 4. Mansion, crown, and harp of gold, Some sweet day, some sweet day; Songs that never shall grow old, Some sweet day, some sweet day. Refrain: Joy shall bid farewell to Care, Praise shall sing no more with Prayer, Love shall lead us, over there, Some sweet day, some sweet day. Languages: English Tune Title: [We shall meet beyond the skies]

The Bright Forever

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: Christ in Song #873 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal First Line: Breaking thro' the clouds that gather Refrain First Line: On the banks beyond the river Lyrics: 1. Breaking thro' the clouds that gather O'er the Christian's natal skies, Distant beams, like floods of glory, Fill the soul with glad surprise; And we almost hear the echo Of the pure and holy throng, In the bright, the bright forever, In the summer land of song. Chorus: On the banks beyond the river We shall meet, no more to sever; In the bright, the bright forever, In the summer land of song. 2. Yet a little while we linger Ere we reach our journey's end; Yet a little while of labor, Ere the ev'ning shades descend; Then we'll lay us down to slumber, But the night will soon be o'er; In the bright, the bright forever, We shall wake, to weep no more. [Chorus] 3. O the bliss of life eternal! O the long unbroken rest! In the golden fields of pleasure, In the region of the blest; But, to see our dear Redeemer, And before his throne to fall, There to hear his gracious welcome, Will be sweeter far than all. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Breaking thro' the clouds that gather]

I Shall Be Satisfied

Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #875 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Return of Christ First Line: Soul amid earth sorrows dwelling Refrain First Line: I shall be satisfied then Lyrics: 1. Soul amid earth sorrows dwelling, Sighing for the strife to cease, Lo! the promise sweet foretelling Soon shall come the Prince of Peace. Chorus: I shall be satisfied then, I shall be satisfied then; When the King of kings, with angels attending, Rends the azure sky, in glory descending, When the saints awake in his own likeness, I shall be satisfied then. 2. Saddened by the world's complaining, Burdened with the ceaseless care, Tell me! is there rest remaining For the toilers over there? [Chorus] 3. Patient wait God's time for going, Murmur not though long thy stay, Ever trusting, ever knowing Thou shalt dwell with him some day. [Chorus] 4. Born of God, the soul can never Willing here with sin abide; Earth is not the glad forever Where the soul is satisfied. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Soul amid earth sorrows dwelling]

Jesus Comes

Author: Mrs. Phoebe Palmer Hymnal: Christ in Song #877 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Return of Christ; The Home Eternal Waiting for Christ First Line: Watch, ye saints, with eyelids waking Refrain First Line: Lo! he comes, lo! Jesus comes Lyrics: 1. Watch, ye saints, with eyelids waking; Lo! the powers of heav'n are shaking; Keep your lamps all trimm'd and burning, Ready for your Lord's returning. Refrain: Lo! he comes, lo! Jesus comes; Lo! he comes, he comes, all glorious! Jesus comes to reign victorious, Lo! he, comes, yes, Jesus comes. 2. Lo! the promise of your Saviour, Pardoned sin and purchased favor, Blood-wash'd robes and crowns of glory; Haste to tell redemption's story. [Refrain] 3. Kingdoms at their base are crumbling, Hark! his chariot wheels are rumbling; Tell, O tell of grace abounding, Whilst the seventh trump is sounding. [Refrain] 4. Nations wane, tho' proud and stately; Christ his kingdom hasteneth greatly; Earth her latest pangs is summing; Shout, ye saints, your Lord is coming. [Refrain] 5. Sinners, come, while Christ is pleading; Now for you he's interceding; Haste, ere grace and time diminished Shall proclaim the mystery finished. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Watch, ye saints, with eyelids waking]

We Know Not the Hour

Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #878 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Return of Christ First Line: We know not the hour of the Master's appearing Refrain First Line: He will come, let us watch and be ready Lyrics: 1. We know not the hour of the Master's appearing, Yet signs all foretell that the moment is nearing When he shall return, 'tis a promise most cheering, But we know not the hour. Chorus: He will come, let us watch and be ready; He will come, hallelujah! hallelujah! He will come in the clouds of his Father's bright glory, But we know not the hour. 2. There's light for the wise who are seeking salvation, There's truth in the Book of Divine revelation, Each prophecy points to the great consummation, But we know not the hour. [Chorus] 3. We'll watch and we'll pray, with our lamps trimmed and burning, We'll work and we'll wait till the Master's returning, We'll sing and rejoice, ev'ry omen discerning, But we know not the hour. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [We know not the hour of the Master's appearing]

Sweet By And By

Author: S. Fillmore Bennett Hymnal: Christ in Song #879 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal First Line: There's a land that is fairer than day Refrain First Line: In the sweet by and by Lyrics: 1. There's a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we can see it afar; For our Father waits over the way, To prepare us a dwelling place there. Chorus: In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore, In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore. 2. We shall sing on that beautiful shore, The melodious songs of the blest; And our spirits shall sorrow no more, Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. [Chorus] 3. To our bountiful Father above We will offer a tribute of praise, For the glorious gift of His love, And the blessings that hallow our days. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a land that is fairer than day]

The Year of Jubilee

Author: Mrs. L. D. Avery-Stuttle Hymnal: Christ in Song #880 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Nearing Home First Line: Oh, glory to God! it is coming again Refrain First Line: Shout with a voice of triumph Lyrics: 1. Oh, glory to God! it is coming again, 'Tis the glad jubilee of the children of men; Then blow ye the trumpet, shout glory and sing, And join in the praises of Jesus the King. Chorus: Shout with the voice of triumph, Soon shall the saints be free; Glory to the Lord! hallelujah! Hasten the jubilee! 2. 'Tis the glad antitype of that day long ago, When the hosts of the Lord might not gather or sow; When the minions of Israel from labor were free, And the land was to rest in the glad jubilee. [Chorus] 3. Yes, gladder by far is that rest "by and by," When on wings like the eagle we mount to the sky; We shall dwell evermore in that land of the blest, In that grand jubilee, in that sabbath of rest. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, glory to God! it is coming again]

Golden Dawning

Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #881 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Nearing Home; The Home Eternal Waiting for Christ First Line: I am waiting for the morning Refrain First Line: Hasten on, day eternal! Lyrics: 1. I am waiting for the morning Of the day that brings release, Waiting for the golden dawning Of God's everlasting peace. Chorus: Hasten on, day eternal! Bid the night of sorrow cease; Usher in love supernal, Bring the golden golden dawn of peace. 2. O'er the hilltops brightly breaking, Sun of Righteousness arise, Ev'ry soul from slumber waking As God's glory gilds the skies. [Chorus] 3. Endless joy for hours of crying, Everlasting peace for care; Immortality for dying, Hallelujahs glad, for prayer! [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [I am waiting for the morning]

One Sweetly Solemn Thought

Author: Phoebe Cary Hymnal: Christ in Song #882 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal Nearing Home First Line: One sweetly solemn tho't Refrain First Line: Nearer my home Lyrics: 1. One sweetly solemm tho't, Comes to me o'er and o'er; I'm nearer to my home today, Than e'er I've been before. Chorus: Nearer my home, Nearer my home; Nearer my home today, today, Than e'er I've been before. 2. Nearer my Father's house, Where many mansions be; Nearer the throne where Jesus reigns, Nearer the crystal sea. [Chorus] 3. Nearer my going home, Laying my burdens down, Leaving my cross of heavy grief, Wearing my starry crown. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [One sweetly solemn tho't]

The Better Land

Author: Gurdon Robins Hymnal: Christ in Song #883 (1908) Topics: The Home Eternal First Line: There is a land mine eyes hath seen Refrain First Line: Oh, land of love, of joy and light Lyrics: 1. There is a land mine eye hath seen In visions of enraptured tho't, So bright, that all which spreads between Is with its radiant glories fraught. Chorus: Oh, land of love, of joy and light Thy glories gild earth's darkest night; Thy tranquil shore, we, too, shall see, When day shall break and shadows flee. 2. A land upon whose blissful shore There rests no shadow, falls no stain; There those who meet shall part no more, And those long parted meet again. [Chorus] 3. Its skies are not like earthly skies, With varying hues of shade and light; It hath no need of suns, to rise To dissipate the gloom of night. [Chorus] 4. There sweeps no desolating wind Across the calm, serene abode. The wand'rer there a home may find Within the paradise of God. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There is a land mine eye hath seen]