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From Distant Shores Returning
Author: H. Brueckner; C. Barth Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #644 (1930) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Lyrics: 1 From distant shores returning,
The pilgrim journeys home;
For rest His soul is yearning,
He would no longer roam.
2 A flowered grave encloses
What he had held so dear;
He sees the wilting roses,
And looks beyond for cheer.
3 Great cities often glory
In boundless wealth of gold,
But soon the doleful story
Of their decay is told.
4 The harps sweet tones are waning
Upon the silent air,
Nor day nor night retaining
That melody so fair.
5 The pilgrim who the pleasures
Of yonder world can taste,
Cares naught for earthly treasures,
That soon will go to waste.
6 He longs for things immortal,
For joys that ne'er decay,
And so to heaven's portal
He fondly wends his way. Topics: Meditation Languages: English Tune Title: VIATOR
From Distant Shores Returning
From distant shores returning
Author: H. Brueckner; C. G. Barth Hymnal: Wartburg Hymnal #353 (1918) Lyrics: 1 From distant shores returning,
The pilgrim wanders home;
For rest his heart is yearning,
He would no longer roam.
2 A silent grave encloseth
What he most treasured here;
His heart no more reposeth,
But looks beyond for cheer.
3 Though royal cities tower
In strength and precious gold,
They vanish like a flower,
And soon their fall is told.
4 The rivers, swiftly flowing,
Merge with the ocean deep;
The mighty winds cease blowing,
And waves their silence keep.
5 The sound of harpstrings waneth
While floating on the air,
Nor day nor night retaineth
That melody so fair.
6 The pilgrim who the pleasures
Of yonder world can taste,
Cares naught for earthly treasures
That quickly go to waste.
7 He longs for things immortal,
For an eternal day,
And so to heaven's portal
He ever wends his way.
Topics: Life Eternal
From distant shores returning
